Focus Group Study

A client supplying to one of the major multiples had designed a new range of hot eating pie concepts and wanted to assess the potential interest from their core consumer base. As well as examining the concepts themselves, the client wanted to assess consumer reaction to a series of packaging options and on-pack literature.

A series of focus groups was carried out with 8 respondents in each group. The group discussions were between 1.5 and 2 hours long and allowed for detailed examination of all the client’s key questions. The respondents were recruited to very specific demographics and purchased the exact type of product the client was developing. Our experienced moderator was able to lead the discussion in a completely objective manner, allowing the respondents to voice genuine opinions about the products and packaging.

We were able to provide a wealth of in-depth information to the client about whether the new flavour variants would be welcomed by the target consumer group as well as the preferred packaging options and wording.

Based on the results of the focus group study, the client was able to define the best product options to take forward and also the best packaging format.