Author: Kate

Guy White featured in FMCG CEO: Why Private Label is Redefining Innovation

Catalyx Founder and CEO Guy White has been interviewed in FMCG CEO, sharing his perspective on how private label is changing the face of consumer goods innovation. In the article, Guy highlights how private label is no longer simply following in the footsteps of branded players. These brands are setting their own pace, using deeper […]

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CATALYX INNOVATIVELY SPEAKING: MAY 2025

Explore how the smartest brands are using seven types of innovation to unlock growth in a changing CPG landscape. CATALYX JOKE OF THE MONTH WHAT DO YOU CALL A NEW PRODUCT THAT SOLVES NO PROBLEM? – “Expensive” QUOTE OF THE MONTH “Innovation is the ability to see change as an opportunity, not a threat.” – […]

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A deep dive into the emotional and functional tensions shaping tomorrow’s wellness innovation

What do health-conscious consumers really want from supplements? It’s not just more vitamins. Or better packaging. Or a louder claim. In our latest study on wellness innovation, we explored the beliefs, needs, and behaviours shaping the future of wellness supplements. We conducted in-depth qualitative work with over 100 UK consumers in higher-income households to uncover […]

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How Balancing Opposing Desires Fuels Innovation and Drives Market Breakthroughs

At Catalyx, we champion looking beyond the obvious to create innovations that not only meet consumer expectations but redefine them. In a market where expectations are evolving faster than ever, we’ve identified 5 practical rules that help brands move from safe bets to standout successes. These 5 Rules for Taking Your Innovation Beyond the Obvious […]

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Innovatively Speaking April 2025

CATALYX INNOVATIVELY SPEAKING: APRIL 2025

Explore this month’s highlights, examining why relying on purchase intent alone falls short, plus a powerful quote and insights on consumer trust. CATALYX JOKE OF THE MONTH HOW DOES PURCHASE INTENT DESCRIBE ITS THREE-DECADE LONG RELATIONSHIP WITH REALITY? – “It’s complicated, I’m about 0.18 committed.” QUOTE OF THE MONTH “The best way to predict the […]

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Catalyx Appoints Phil Norminton as Managing Director

As Catalyx continues to grow, we’re evolving our structure to make innovation success even more predictable for consumer goods brands. A key part of this evolution is the appointment of Phil Norminton as Managing Director, a move that enables us to build the team and capabilities needed to help brands unlock their next big success. […]

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CATALYX INNOVATIVELY SPEAKING: MARCH 2025

Explore this month’s topics spanning pests, people, and our Learn, Don’t Test article, examining why innovation often goes wrong right from the start. CATALYX JOKE OF THE MONTH WHAT’S THE BIGGEST INNOVATION CHALLENGE IN FROZEN MEALS? Convincing people that ‘restaurant-quality’ and “microwave in 3 minutes” can exist in the same sentence. QUOTE OF THE MONTH […]

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Catalyx Coffee With Ihab Baligh, Senior Commercial Director

Join us for a Catalyx Coffee with Ihab. Each month our Brand Manager, Esmeralda Voegele-Downing, sits down with one of our fantastic team members to have a catch-up over a cup of coffee in which you can get to know some of the people who make Catalyx tick and what they’re up to… Ihab Baligh is […]

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Why Identifying Hidden Tensions is Key to Breakthrough Innovation

The best innovations don’t come from asking consumers what they want, they come from finding hidden tensions far beyond the problems they articulate. Every brand can respond to obvious pain points, but the real opportunity lies in decoding the contradictions between what people say and what they do, uncovering the deeper tensions that shape their […]

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