Product Innovation
Confidently Create New Products & Categories
Create unique, market-ready products by translating consumer insights, trends, and data into actionable innovations. This includes ideation, concept development, and leveraging novel ingredients to enhance functionality, differentiation and marketability.
New Market Entry & Expansion
Powerfully Enter New Markets or Channels
Whether you’re introducing a new product in Japan or expanding into new categories, markets, or channels globally, we provide tailored co-creation services to ensure success. From market analysis to brand alignment and product development, we make sure your offerings resonate and stand out in any market.
Testimonial
“Partnering with Haruna Co-Create was an incredible experience. They applied their deep experience in tea extraction to perfectly align with the tastes and preferences of the American market. The result is a tea product that stands out and resonates with our customers. Their collaborative approach and attention to detail made the entire process smooth and rewarding.”
FAQs
Commonly Asked Questions
Everything You Need to Know About Partnering with Haruna Co-Create
Our primary clients include retailers, engaging with their strategies to create unique and differentiated private brands, consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies seeking to create differentiated, consumer-driven products; entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, start-ups, and private equity firms aiming to bring fresh, disruptive ideas to market with comprehensive support from concept to commercialization; and foodservice operators such as restaurants and cafes looking to introduce unique, trend-setting menu innovations.
At Haruna Co-Create, we understand that every client’s business needs are unique. That’s why we offer tailored collaboration models designed to fit your specific goals, challenges, and growth stage, we adapt our approach to align with your vision.
By combining our expertise in innovation, manufacturing, and market trends with a flexible engagement structure, we ensure that our solutions are not only effective but also deeply integrated with your business strategy and needs. This personalized approach allows us to co-create impactful products and strategies that deliver measurable results.
At Haruna Co-Create, we don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, we tailor our process to the specific needs of each client and project. Whether it’s a Commercialization and Scale-Up initiative or a Consumer Insight Translation project, we use proprietary processes uniquely designed for each type of challenge.
For example:
• Commercialization and Scale-Up: We focus on refining formulations, optimizing production, and leveraging our integrated manufacturing network to ensure seamless scalability and speed-to-market.
• Consumer Insight Translation: We dive deep into market research and consumer trends, using our tools and expertise to translate insights into innovative, market-ready products that resonate with your audience.
By aligning our methods to your objectives, we ensure that every project is efficient, impactful, and tailored to achieve the results you need. This flexibility and precision are what set us apart.
The timeline for results varies based on the complexity and scope of the project. For certain projects, turnaround can be as short as a few months, but more intricate projects may take longer depending on specific requirements, such as research, prototyping, and scaling. At Haruna Co-Create, we prioritize precision and quality, ensuring every project meets your expectations while working efficiently to deliver results.
Comprehensive end-to-end solutions from ideation to commercialization.
End-to-End Innovation
Optimizing innovation, reducing costs, ensuring viability.
Innovation Center + Plant Integration
Agile R&D and open innovation for market leadership.
Agile R&D + Open Innovation
Perfect blend of Japanese craftsmanship with modern innovation.
Global Experience + Local Knowledge
Flexible collaboration models for innovation and growth.
Tailored Engagements
Commercialization & Operational Expertise
Transition Smoothly from R&D to Large-Scale Production
Seamlessly transition from concept to commercialization with end-to-end support. From selecting co-manufacturers and conducting plant trials to overcoming technical challenges, we ensure a streamlined path to market success.
Innovation Training & Capability Building
Empower Teams to Innovate with Speed and Confidence
Break through barriers and enable forward-thinking solutions by equipping your teams with proven innovation methodologies and practical tools. Designed to inspire creativity, foster collaboration, and drive impactful results, our training programs help you unlock your team’s full potential.
Retail Format & Store Development
Designing Seamless Experiences for Tomorrow’s Customer
At Haruna Co-Create, we partner with you to design innovative retail environments that connect, engage, and thrive. Together, we blend your vision with our expertise to create seamless omnichannel solutions that bridge physical and digital, driving loyalty and profitability.