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Creating the perfect premium product

How do you create the perfect product?

At Agristo, the beautiful simplicity of our fries is preceded by extensive market research and a thorougly thought out development process. The result: products that fully fit the client’s and its consumer’s needs. Let’s have a look at how it’s done and what products we’re making for the market of today and tomorrow.

Taking a step back

Before even beginning our 9-step development process, we need to know what the market looks like and what direction it is headed. You’ve all noticed the surge in private label market share. But the tiered private label landscape today has created new, exciting opportunities.

Looking at the leading US market, private label is sitting at 19.9% market share. Sure, people are eyeing private label to save money, but there’s nuance to this … Within the tiered private label landscape, it’s the premium tier that’s growing the fastest.

Doubling down on premium

Premium private label is set to grow 76.2% between 2021 and 2026. By then, the premium tier will claim 14.4% of the private label pie, nearly double from 20 years ago. This, along with the equally explosive growth in the mid-tier range, is in contract with the ‘moderate’ growth in the value tier.

Okay, so diving into the premium segment, we can now put on our development hat and go through our 9-step process: from choosing the right cut and oils, to finetuning bite, taste and look, making sure the products carry the proper labels and certificates.

Taste is key, but taste reassurance more so. 80% of shoppers are on-the-spot deciders. Check out our packaging tips for private label, from labelling, certification and copy, turning shoppers into consumers.

A hunch for the right crunch

We’ve defined crisp as one of the main steps in our path to the perfect fry. Depending if you’re a retail or food service player and the markets you serve, we can figure out what fries fit your specific needs. Some markets prefer a classic fry with a generous pure potato taste. Other markets might like something entirely different: crispier products and more variety. Our Crunch Barometer allows us to find the right bite. Check it out!

Salivate on sophisticated delight

Okay, we’ve figured it all out. The market, the tier, the product, the taste, the packaging, … Care to see what our 9-step process has lead to? Let’s have a look at some of our products that are a perfect fit for premium private label.

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Creamy potato gratin

A classic side dish made to impress. But, above all, a complex recipe made easy. Selected premium ingredients lead to incredible taste and a smooth texture. Put them in the oven or air fryer and you can start spoiling people with an intense taste sensation.
Creamy mashed potatoes
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Creamy mashed potatoes

Prepping mash has never been so easy. A must have in your freezer when you’re in need of an easily portioned, quick meal in a matter of minutes and don’t have the time to cook from scratch. Enjoy our creamy mash that everyone will love.
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Super crispy seasoned crinkle cut fries

Our Crinkle Fries are made from premium quality potatoes, carefully selected and cut into the iconic crinkle shape that adds a playful twist to your dining experience. With their unique ridges and perfect seasoning, every bite is a crispy flavor explosion. Whether you’re eating them on their own or pairing them with your favorite dish, these fries are guaranteed to make every dinner a memorable one.
Crispy straight cut fries with black pepper and seasalt
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Crispy straight cut fries with black pepper and seasalt

People crave more diversity in their meals. They want to taste the world on their plate. Our seasoned skin-on salt & black pepper fries provide easy experimentation as tasty seasonings are already added.
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Mini hash brown with cheddar cheese

In need of something tasty for an appetizer, dinner or craving a delicious quick snack throughout the day, hash browns are a versatile product for all occasions. Easy to prepare in the (air) fryer or oven. Filled with cheddar cheese, these will be a hit with your guests.

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Agristo trendwatch 2024 for retail

Let us take you through the 3 main values that influences significantly today’s consumer behavior.
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Powerful packaging for private label

You’d be surprised to hear how many shoppers wait to pick their brand when they’re standing between the isles. This makes the influence of good packaging a powerful weapon for private label as shoppers look for visual taste reassurance. Check out some of our suggested tips to boost buyer intent.
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The future belongs to private label

Private label market value in Central Europe is growing at a steady pace (+2.1%) and analysts see the private label’s market value growing at an even bigger rate this year (+2.4%). Why? The explanation is multifold, and goes beyond what you might suspect.
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The evolution of private label: from cheaper alternative to prime differentiator

Private label today continues to thrive and grow. In the European markets we see private label taking around 38.1% market share, while it’s reaching the 20% mark in the US market. A shift in strategy and economic developments keep fueling its success. Back in the earlier years, private label was a whole different ball game. Let’s dive into the history of private label.

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