Accelerating Success in Food & Drink Portfolio Companies

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We’re an investor-side powerhouse of category, brand and creative strategy, delivering in-field execution to drive commercial outcomes fast.

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  • Category strategy to shelf impact
  • In-field, not just advisory
  • Board-ready insight for VCs

“They are passionate, proactive, collaborative and a joy to work with”

Clare Stiles, Marketing Manager (Peter’s Yard)

Growth pressure, short runways, crowded categories

Portfolios need efficient, effective wins. We partner with investors and management teams to unlock category potential, sharpen positioning and execute where it counts, on shelf, in store and across channel, at the pace portfolios demand.

A connected collective of specialists

The Growth Collective brings together deep expertise across product and packaging, category visioning and shopper impact, brand strategy and identity, and campaign execution – plus the intelligence VCs need to steer decisions in context of the wider environment.

Our experience is live in-field, and we’re built for efficiency and effectiveness – not just consultation.

Commercial outcomes investors care about

  • Faster route to distribution and improved placement
  • Clear category strategy and shopper impact
  • Brand strength, awareness and PR that compound
  • Campaigns that convert in and out of store
  • Board-ready intelligence and market sentiment scanning

The In-Field Difference

Operators, not armchair advisors

We deliver in-market, at pace. Our teams work alongside brand leadership, sales and retail partners to turn strategy into shelf movement and measurable financial impact.

FAQs

Do you work with brands directly or only via investors?

We primarily partner with investors and work hand-in-hand with portfolio leadership and stakeholders to deliver for the brand to meet investor outcomes.

How fast can you mobilise?

We aim to mobilise in weeks, not months, with in-field activation baked in.

How do you measure success?

Clear commercial KPIs: distribution, placement, velocity, brand health and earned reach, reported in board-ready formats.

Are you UK-only?

We draw on decades of global sector and category experience; work is international where required.

Ready to accelerate your portfolio?

Share your priorities, we’ll return with a tailored approach within 48 hours.