Food & Beverage

Consumer research built for food and beverage brands

Test new flavors, packaging concepts, brand messaging, and pricing strategies with AI-generated audiences that behave like your real consumers. Get results in hours, not months.

GUTSY REPORTHalo TopFood & Beverage Intelligence
412Products Scanned
86Top Ranked
57Brands Studied
Everyday Wellness ConsumersHealth-conscious shoppers seeking guilt-free treats that fit their lifestyle goals.
Trend-Driven ExplorersSocial-first consumers who discover brands through TikTok and crave novel, share-worthy flavors.
Top Claims that Convert
Low-Calorie Promise
Everyday Wellness ConsumersLow-Calorie Promise"Only 280 calories per pint — guilt-free indulgence"
91%Conv.
Protein-Enriched Indulgence
Everyday Wellness ConsumersProtein-Enriched Indulgence"6g of protein in every serving — dessert that works for you"
84%Conv.
Flavor Innovation
Trend-Driven ExplorersFlavor Innovation"Birthday Cake ice cream that won't wreck your goals"
88%Conv.
THE PROBLEM

Food brands launch blind. Gutsy changes that.

Most F&B brands rely on gut instinct or expensive, slow focus groups when making critical product decisions. By the time results come back, the market has moved on.

8–12 week timelinesStudy results in minutes

While traditional research drags on for months, Gutsy delivers AI-powered audience insights in seconds — so you can iterate and decide in real time.

$10K–$50K per studyUnlimited studies for less than $200/month

Stop budgeting tens of thousands per project. With Gutsy, run as many studies as you need for a fraction of the cost of a single traditional study.

Unreliable pay-motivated panelsAlways-available AI-lookalikes

Forget inconsistent panels driven by incentives. Gutsy's AI-lookalike audiences are always on call, always consistent, and built to mirror your real customers.

RESEARCH TOOLS

Advanced commercialization intelligence for food & beverage

Packaging Design

Test label designs, bottle shapes, color palettes, and shelf presence before committing to production runs.

Message Testing

See how your messaging lands with real audiences. Get sentiment scores, engagement predictions, and actionable improvement suggestions — all in minutes, not months.

Pricing Strategy

Find the optimal price point by testing willingness to pay across different consumer segments and channels.

Flavor Development

Gauge consumer interest in new flavor combinations, seasonal variants, and limited editions before R&D investment.

Focus Groups

Ask AI-generated participants questions in real time. Get realistic, nuanced responses from audiences that mirror your exact target demographic.

Risk Testing

Identify reputational risks before they surface. Score potential issues across food safety, labeling accuracy, cultural sensitivity, and sustainability claims.

Keep pace with consumers

63,288Insights generated
5,274Studies completed
80-95%Accuracy rate
10-secondSetup
POWERED BY DATA
GUTSY REPORTPricing IntelligenceChannel-Calibrated Analysis
Totino's Pepperoni Pizza Rolls, 130 Rolls
Totino's Pepperoni Pizza Rolls, 130 Rolls$10.67 · ★ 4.6 · 17.3K reviews
3SKU Candidates
$10.67Optimal Price
11Emo Layers
Blue Collar BackboneFit score 7.7 · Value-driven · Brand loyal
Cul-de-Sac ComfortFit score 7.7 · Family-oriented · Bulk buyers
Commuter Belt CouplesFit score 5.9 · Convenience-first · Snack shoppers
Pricing Intelligence

Deep intelligence for every product decision

Our reports combine persona-level emotional response analysis across 11 layers with real retail sales data to deliver channel-calibrated recommendations. From willingness-to-pay thresholds to price elasticity modeling and competitive positioning, every insight is grounded in data, not guesswork.

+21%Portfolio lift
ε ≈ −3Price elasticity
Growth tracked
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HOW IT WORKS

Up and running in minutes

1

Enter your website

Gutsy analyzes your brand and automatically generates AI-lookalike audiences that match your target consumers.

2

Upload your concepts

Add packaging designs, messaging copy, or campaign ideas. Run studies against any audience segment.

3

Get actionable insights

Receive detailed reports with preference rankings, emotional resonance scores, and qualitative feedback.

FOOD & BEVERAGE INDUSTRY LEADERS

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Explore comprehensive stakeholder analysis and industry insights for leading food & beverage brands

Olipop

Olipop

Healthy Prebiotic Soda

AI-Lookalike Audiences
Wellness Soda SeekersConsumers who want soda pleasure without sugar guilt or empty calories.Age: 25-44
Gut healthLow-sugarNostalgic flavors
Value Family BuyersPragmatic household shoppers managing busy family lives and budgets.Age: 30-50
Bulk purchasesKid-friendlyValue pricing
Message Testing
Prebiotic Benefit92% positive
Low Calories88% positive
Flavor Range84% positive
Subscribe Save82% positive
Risk TestingExpert pick
Health claims60%
Ingredient transparency60%
Privacy transparency50%
Scarcity and stockouts50%
LesserEvil

LesserEvil

The Upgrade Your Pantry Deserves

AI-Lookalike Audiences
Modern Conscious SnackersYounger adults and young families who want snacks that feel both fun and responsible.Age: 18-44
Organic ingredientsClean labelGluten-free
Value-First SnackersPragmatic, budget-minded snack buyers who prioritize reliable taste and value.Age: 30-60
Affordable groceryBig-box shoppingFamily snacks
Message Testing
Organic Clean92% positive
Better Oils88% positive
Crunch & Flavor95% positive
Retail Reach85% positive
Risk TestingExpert pick
Manufacturing recall70%
Child marketing allergen65%
Sustainability packaging60%
Oil claim scrutiny55%
Factor

Factor

Chef-Prepared Meal Delivery

AI-Lookalike Audiences
Busy Wellness ProfessionalsTime-pressed, nutrition-minded adults who prioritize health and convenience.Age: 25-44
Ready-to-eatDietitian-approvedHigh-protein
Family Convenience SeekersHousehold-focused adults who prioritize feeding families reliably and affordably.Age: 30-55
Family dinnersKid-approvedPortion-controlled
Message Testing
Fresh Meals92% positive
Diverse Menu90% positive
Flexible Plan91% positive
Fresh Packaging86% positive
Risk TestingExpert pick
Cold-chain failure60%
Nutrition discrepancies60%
Allergen cross-contact55%
Claims credibility55%
Liquid Death

Liquid Death

Murder Your Thirst

AI-Lookalike Audiences
Counterculture Young AdultsSocially active, brand-conscious cohort who use consumption as cultural expression.Age: 18-34
Aluminum cannedStreetwearAlt music
Wellness-Focused UrbanitesWorking professionals committed to holistic health and responsible choices.Age: 28-45
Health fitnessSustainableBalanced living
Message Testing
Aluminum Wins88% positive
Low-Sugar Drinks82% positive
Brand Identity95% positive
Product Range78% mixed
Risk TestingExpert pick
Youth violent themes65%
Greenwashing claims60%
Consent language35%
Health transparency35%
Halo Top

Halo Top

Light ice cream that actually tastes like ice cream

AI-Lookalike Audiences
Guilt Free IndulgersPeople who prize pleasure but manage portions, calories, and macros.Age: 18-40
Low-calorie dessertsPortion controlFitness
Decadent Experience SeekersConsumers who prioritize sensory pleasure, treating ice cream as intentional indulgence.Age: 25-44
Artisanal dessertsGourmetFine dining
Message Testing
Rich Mix-ins70% mixed
Lower Calories95% positive
Buy Channels85% positive
Occasion Use75% mixed
Risk TestingExpert pick
Allergen transparency70%
Nutritional claims60%
Privacy consent50%
Quality mismatch50%
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