How do we open the doors to new non-pizza food moments in North America while still remaining a pizza brand ?
We led an immersive discovery process that mapped food trends in the U.S, cutting-edge pizza offerings in California with ethnographic home observations, pantry checks and shop-along in Cleveland. We crafted storytelling narratives and creative sessions using inspiration from across categories with stakeholders including in-house chefs. We tested food prototypes and polished up ideas with culinary influencers and global chefs in New York City. We then built the proven prototypes into robust concepts.
Preeti is a seasoned consumer insight specialist with nearly 20 years of experience across global and local markets. She began her research journey in Melbourne with Colmar Brunton and has since worked with firms like IMRB, Kantar, Nielsen, and Market Probe in India. As founder of her boutique insights firm, Primeiro, and a key associate at Anvéshan, Preeti brings strategic thinking and sharp consumer understanding to every phase of innovation. Her approach blends tried-and-true research methods with agile, modern techniques. Known for her clarity, energy and humour, Preeti is a trusted partner to leading CPG brands. Outside work, she’s a passionate traveller, animal welfare volunteer, devoted dog mom and yoga enthusiast.
Raji is a seasoned Innovator and Brand Strategy expert with over 30 years of experience across global markets. She has worked on the client side with brands like P&G, Kellogg’s, Unilever, and Schwarzkopf & Henkel, driving innovation and brand growth across India and Asia. At ?What If! Innovation in London, she tackled innovation challenges for global giants such as BP, Citibank, and Unilever. Today, she channels her passion for the new and the unconventional through Anvéshan, her innovation consulting practice that brings together a global network to spark and shape powerful ideas. She has led 75+ innovation and brand-building projects for clients including Hershey, Colgate, Nestlé, Kraft Heinz, PepsiCo, J&J, Samsung and more—across markets like India, the US, UK, Mexico, China, Indonesia and Thailand.