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Validate product concepts faster with proven innovation testing methods

Lead with confidence by using product innovation solutions that uncover opportunities early and ensure your products perform at launch.

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TURN PRODUCT CONCEPTS INTO MARKET WINNERS

Make smarter product decisions with authentic consumer validation

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Validate concepts in real-world conditions with authentic consumer feedback.

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Turn consumer insights into strategies that strengthen product-market fit.

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Launch faster with streamlined testing built for innovation pipelines.

WHERE SMART PRODUCT DECISIONS START WITH REAL CONSUMER DATA

Transform product concepts into market-ready innovations with real consumer insight

Real-time consumer feedback

Get actionable insights from real consumers in days, not months, to keep your innovation pipeline moving.

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Actionable analytics for confident decisions

Turn complex feedback into clear direction with data that reveal patterns, preferences, and market opportunities.

 

Adaptable testing across any CPG or retail category

Validate snacks, beverages, personal care, apparel, footwear, durables, and more with protocols tailored to your product and consumers.

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How SnackFutures transforms product ideas into market success

  • Recruit filled in less than 2 days with targeted “better-for-you” snack purchasers to validate early-stage innovation
  • 98% survey completion rate with live consumer feedback captured within 3 days of product receipt
  • Recipe and messaging adjustments identified in less than 10 days from test launch, prioritising nutritional benefits and consumer-friendly language
  • Comprehensive insights delivered across flavour profiles, ingredient balance, and sourcing messages to guide product innovation decisions


Getting started is simple

Design your test

Design your test

Define your objectives, create your survey, and set parameters for your ideal testers.

We ship your products

We ship your products

We handle recruitment and distribution to get your products into the right homes.

See your data instantly

See your data instantly

Gather feedback through our platform and transform data into actionable insights.

Validate products and ensure market readiness

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Early concept testing

Test new product ideas with real consumers early in the innovation cycle. Quickly identify the concepts with the strongest market potential and refine direction based on genuine consumer demand, not internal assumptions.

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Formula optimization

Optimize product formulations by testing multiple variations directly with target consumers. Pinpoint the taste, texture, or functional attributes that drive preference and purchase intent before committing to final production.

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Package design validation

Validate packaging designs with real consumer interaction to understand shelf appeal, usability, and brand communication. Ensure your design choices support market success and avoid costly redesigns post-launch.

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Claims substantiation

Strengthen innovation with claims that are tested and trusted. Validate product benefits through consumer testing that provides evidence to back marketing messages, protect brand reputation, and build long-term consumer trust.

See Highlight in action

Watch how leading CPG brands are leveraging Highlight's platform to transform their product testing process, capture authentic consumer insights, and bring winning products to market faster.

Gather consumer insights that actually predict market success

Stop guessing about consumer preferences and start making confident product decisions backed by authentic feedback from your target audience.

Common product concepts validation testing questions

How can I validate product concepts effectively without risking market failure? A: Product concept validation ensures ideas resonate before major investments. Highlight connects you with a vetted consumer community that delivers 98% reliable data and 90%+ completion rates. With insights in about three weeks, you can refine quickly and launch with confidence.
How can I capture real-world consumer feedback to guide innovation? A: In-home usage testing (IHUT) is the gold standard for authentic feedback. Highlight enables consumers to use products in their natural environments, capturing genuine usage patterns and performance insights. With access to niche audiences as low as 3% incidence, you get the real-world validation needed for market success.
How can I test products with highly specific target audiences? A: Highlight specializes in reaching niche segments that traditional research misses. From parents managing food allergies to lifestyle-specific users, our advanced screening ensures authentic participation. This precision targeting validates product-market fit with the audiences that matter most to your growth.
What’s the most reliable way to test product claims before launch? A: Claims substantiation testing validates promises from efficacy to sustainability. Highlight ensures your messaging is believable and defensible, building trust and brand equity while preventing costly credibility gaps in the market.
How can I involve consumers in the product development process for better market fit? A: Co-creation brings real consumers into your innovation journey. With Highlight, you can refine features, messaging, and positioning with iterative feedback. This collaborative approach reduces risk, accelerates refinement, and ensures your products align with actual consumer needs.