Brand Analysis

BRAND ANALYSIS

Insight into Brands and Packaging in Retail and Foodservice

At Stepfive, we offer in-depth brand and packaging analysis for businesses operating in the retail and foodservice sectors. Our goal is to help companies strengthen their brand positioning, differentiate from competitors, and respond more effectively to evolving consumer trends.

What Is a Brand Analysis?

A brand analysis provides a clear picture of how your brand or product performs within the market. Our analysis includes:

• Brand identity and market positioning

• Packaging and design: visual appeal and functionality

• Competitive analysis: how does your brand compare?

• Consumer experience: how is the product perceived?

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• Innovation and trends: where are the opportunities for growth?

Why Choose Stepfive?

With years of experience in brand research and packaging analysis across both retail and foodservice, Stepfive delivers strategic insights that go beyond the surface. Our team blends data-driven research with market expertise to help your brand:

• Increase brand recognition and visibility

• Create more appealing and effective packaging

• Gain a competitive edge

• Connect more deeply with target audiences

Brand Analysis for Retail and Foodservice

Retail and foodservice are fast-moving industries where consumer preferences shift rapidly. A clear packaging strategy and strong brand positioning are critical to standing out on the shelf and attracting the right buyers.

Our brand analysis reveals how your packaging and brand perform across various sales channels, including supermarkets, foodservice wholesalers, and online platforms.

Ready to Discover the Impact of Your Brand?

Curious to see how your brand and packaging measure up in today’s market? Get in touch with Stepfive and discover how a tailored brand analysis can help you build a stronger, more competitive brand.

Contact us for a no-obligation introduction!

Private label the new A-brand?

These are exciting times in retail. The current private labels are formidable competition for the established order of A-brands. The distinctiveness of A-brands and the brand loyalty of consumers are decreasing. For A-brands this means that they have to profile themselves even more innovatively and distinguish themselves more through the quality of their products. Private labels have the advantage that they can quickly anticipate developments in the market and can immediately place their products with a wide range in the right positions, with an almost comparable product.

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Successfully Positioning Brands and Packaging in Retail and Foodservice

At Stepfive we develop strategic plans for brands and packaging within the retail and foodservice sector. A strong brand strategy and effective packaging strategy are essential to standing out in a competitive market. Our approach helps companies strengthen their position, build customer loyalty and achieve commercial success.

What does a Stepfive strategy brief entail?

Our strategy briefs are tailor-made and based on in-depth market research, competitor analysis and consumer behaviour. We help companies with:

-Brand positioning: How can your brand distinguish itself in the market?
-Packaging strategy: Which packaging works best for your target group and sales channel?
-Customer-oriented approach: How do you optimally respond to the wishes and needs of consumers?
-Innovation and sustainability: How can you make packaging more sustainable and increase brand value at the same time?
-Distribution strategy: How do you ensure the right product availability within retail and food service?

Strategic Packaging Development

Packaging is more than just a shell; it is a powerful marketing tool. At StepFive we develop a packaging strategy that is in line with the latest market trends and consumer habits. We look at:
-Design and branding: Attractiveness, recognizability and impact on the shelf
-Usability: Functionality and practical application for the consumer
-Sustainability: Eco-friendly materials and reusable or recyclable options
-Regulations: Compliance with legislation and packaging standards within retail and foodservice

Strategy within Retail and Foodservice

The dynamics within retail and foodservice require a flexible and well-considered approach. Whether it concerns a supermarket product, catering packaging or a private label brand, we develop strategies that respond to consumer trends and competitive pressure.

With our approach, we ensure that your brand and packaging perform optimally across various sales channels, such as supermarkets, wholesalers and online marketplaces.

Getting started with your Brand and Packaging Strategy?

Do you want to develop a strong strategy for your brand and packaging within retail or foodservice?Stepfive helps you with a well-considered and data-driven approach.

-Contact us today for a no-obligation strategy consultation!

Throw off that armor...

Your brand must constantly move with developments in the market. Ten years ago, a brand with one specific look and one message could last for several years, but nowadays a brand is expected to innovate regularly. The consumer wants to be surprised. We are involved with FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) on a daily basis and know what is happening in the market. That is why we can assist you in developing the right strategy and in developing new concepts, identity and communication.

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Responsible Packaging and Branding for Retail and Foodservice

Sustainability is no longer a trend, but a necessity within the retail and foodservice industries. At StepFive we help companies develop a sustainable packaging strategy and strengthen their sustainable brand proposition. This not only helps brands to operate in a more environmentally friendly way, but also to respond to the growing consumer demand for green and circular solutions.

What are we doing in the field of sustainable packaging and brands?

At StepFive we work on sustainable innovations that contribute to a better environment, , data-end="885">lower CO₂ emissions and less waste. Our expertise includes:

-Sustainable packaging materials: Biodegradable, recycled and recyclable materials
-Environmentally friendly brand strategy: How do you position your brand as sustainable and distinctive?
-Legislation and regulations: Compliance with international and national sustainability standards
-Circular Economy: Developing reusable and circular packaging solutions
-Consumer Behaviour and Sustainability: How to respond to the demand for sustainable products?

Sustainable Packaging Solutions for Retail and Foodservice

Packaging plays a crucial role in sustainability. We help brands with:
-Ecological materials: Reduction of plastic use and use of natural resources
-Smart packaging designs: Less material consumption and more efficient logistics
-Biobased and compostable packaging: Alternatives to fossil plastic packaging
-Innovative technologies: Smart packaging with a longer shelf life to combat food waste

Sustainability as a Brand Strategy

Consumers are increasingly opting for sustainable brands. A clear sustainability strategy is essential to position your brand more strongly and make it commercially successful. At StepFive we help brands with:
-Transparent communication about sustainable claims and impact
-Green marketing strategies to increase awareness
-Sustainability within private labels and A-brands
-Impact measurement: How do you measure the environmental benefits of your packaging?

Sustainability in Retail and Foodservice

Whether it concerns sustainable packaging in the supermarket, environmentally friendly foodservice packaging or making a private label more sustainable, Stepfive offers strategic advice and innovative solutions. We help companies develop a sustainable portfolio that meets the requirements of both the consumer and the legislation.

Getting started with Sustainable Packaging and Brands?

Do you want to make your brand and packaging future-proof? Stepfive supports companies with a tailor-made sustainability strategy that benefits both the planet and your brand value.

-Contact us for a free sustainability consultation!

Long-term vision is timeless

By already working on product innovation now, you have a head start on your competitors. Stepfive develops multiple product innovations each year in collaboration with students from HAS (Food & Design). This involves searching for opportunities in the market, concept development, developing recipes, branding and activation. Would you like more information? Then contact us.

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Innovative and Eco-Friendly Packaging Solutions

At Stepfive we believe that packaging design is more than just protection: it tells the story of your brand, increases recognition and contributes to a sustainable world. We are experts in sustainable packaging design and develop innovative packaging solutions that are visually appealing as well as functional, user-friendly and environmentally friendly.

From Concept to Product: Custom Packaging

Do you want to develop new packaging or make an existing packaging concept more sustainable? We guide you every step of the way:

-Strategy & Concept development – We translate your brand identity into unique sustainable packaging that stands out on the shelf and meets consumer expectations.

-Material selection & Sustainability – We work with sustainable packaging materials, such as recycled cardboard, biodegradable plastics and natural fibres, which fit within the circular economy.

-Design & Branding – From use of colour to design, we ensure that your eco packaging not only makes an impact, but also meets retail and foodservice guidelines.

-Production & Realization – We work with the best suppliers for efficient and cost-effective production of your sustainable packaging.

-Testing & Optimization – Our packaging is tested for functionality, ease of use and shelf life, so that it perfectly matches your product and target group.

Sustainability and Innovation in Packaging Design

More and more consumers and companies are looking for sustainable packaging solutions that meet strict environmental standards and legislation. At Stepfive, we combine sustainable materials with smart packaging design to develop eco-friendly packaging that:

-100% recyclable or biodegradable
-Reduce plastic consumption and CO₂ emissions
-Meet retail and foodservice requirements

Why Choose Stepfive?

-Specialist in sustainable packaging design and branding
-Use of innovative, environmentally friendly materials
-Strong focus on