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Client Work & Insights

From kumara in New Zealand to cherries in Chile and citrus in the USA, I’ve partnered with growers, marketers, and boards to rethink packaging, branding, and strategy.

On this page, you’ll find two things:

  • Client case studies that showcase measurable results.

  • White papers that share frameworks and insights with the wider industry.

 

Together, they demonstrate both the outcomes of my client work and the thought leadership that positions me as a global strategist in fresh produce.

Trusted by Produce Companies Globally

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Client Case Studies

For decades, I’ve helped fresh produce companies transform ‘commodities’ into brands and packs that sell. These case studies highlight how strategy-first thinking — backed by consumer insight and bold packaging — can reposition categories, create premium value, and deliver measurable results.

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Love! Kumara

New Zealand

Challenge: Kumara was a stagnant, commodity category.

 

Strategy: Reframed kumara through consumer insight → smooth, small packs + emotional brand Love!

 

Results: 232%+ increase in returns; industry award recognition.

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NaturallsGrapes

Australia

Challenge: Organic grapes had limited shelf space and niche appeal.

 

Strategy: Reframed from “organic” to Free From synthetics and created the Naturalls™ brand to sit beside conventional grapes.

 

Results: Enabled mainstream placement, higher-value sales, and broader consumer appeal.

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Winter Sweetz
Grapefruit

USA

Challenge: Grapefruit category was in long-term decline.

 

Strategy: Positioned grapefruit as sweet, tree-ripened, winter fruit.

 

Results: Created new consumer territory and lasting brand success.

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Good Life Organics

Australia

Challenge: Organic bananas were poorly differentiated and confusing for shoppers.

 

Strategy: Created Good Life Organics with the call-to-action “Make a Difference” and bold, disruptive packaging.

 

Results: Repositioned organic bananas as a premium, mainstream choice

Want results like these? Let’s set up a conversation about your next growth opportunity.

Client Testimonials

Locky Wilson

CEO

Delta Produce

 

“Where we as growers just saw a brand refresh, Lisa and her team saw whole new opportunities to reposition kumara as a more consumer friendly vegetable. As a result of her vision, we have completely changed the way we market and pack our kumara and our growers are making more money as a result.”

Joe Kosareff

CEO

JK Farming

 

“Working with Lisa, even across the miles, was easy. She was strategic, clever and innovative and took charge of the whole process, enabling me to get on with growing. My bottom line has benefitted from her expertise already.”

April Flowers

Marketing Director

Lone Star Citrus

 

“We were able to mamixmise marketing opportunities through existing avenues we had not previously seen as valuable or available. I would highly recommend Lisa to any produce business - she is the best at what she does.”

Zoe Dichiera

Co-Owner

Borderland Farms

 

“Lisa is highly creative and not afraid to revolutionise a category. She understands the needs and expectations of growers, consumers and distributors and the dynamics that connect them. Lisa is insightful and visionary, but most important she truly cares about delivering beyond the expectations of her clients.”

White Papers

My white papers distill 30 years of experience into actionable frameworks. They combine research, consumer trends, and strategic tools to help produce companies rethink packaging, unlock brand differentiation, and prepare for the future of food marketing.

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Packaging as Strategy

Why Fresh Produce Must Treat Packaging as a Marketing Tool

Discover why packaging must be treated as a frontline marketing tool — not just product protection. Learn how to move your consumer message from PR into packaging where it can truly sell.

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The Future of Fresh Produce Branding

AI, Strategy, and the New Rules of Consumer Engagement

AI won’t replace brand strategy, but when guided by it, AI can accelerate packaging innovation and connect with younger consumers. See how strategy + AI creates opportunity.

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Rebranding Right...Don’t just Tweak...Transform

5 Things Every Fresh Produce Leader Should Know

Before Rebranding

Every rebrand gets celebrated, but most are just tweaks. This brief outlines 5 things every produce leader must know before rebranding to ensure relevance, growth, and ROI.

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Packaging
that SELLS

Blueberries as a Case for Consumer-Centered Design

Redesigning a blueberry punnet for younger shoppers drove a 39% lift in purchase intent. Discover how consumer-centered packaging transforms protection into persuasion — and design into sales.

Have these captured your interest? Let’s discuss.

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“Every category has growth potential hiding in plain sight. Strategy is what makes you see it.”

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