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Projects led by Erik Thoresen bring over 20 years of advisory experience to help your organization grow. As appropriate, ad hoc teams are built and deployed to match the size and scope of your challenge. We are honored to work with amazing clients worldwide, like you.
Translating market dynamics into decision-ready insight.
From the development of rigorous market models to research-driven strategic guidance, we partner with leadership and teams across sectors.
Bespoke programs and advisory engagements
From private equity firms to government sponsored trade groups, our mission is to help our clients explore opportunities, validate strategies and prioritize next steps.
Fractional insight team leadership and research services
Leading projects in both client facing and behind the scenes roles, the agility to "plug in" and provide the services clients need is a core competency.
Market focused symposiums and event programming
From trends conferences to technical meetings, our attention to detail gives us great flexibility in execution of events and meetings.
Breadth of experience and creative methodologies are critical to serving clients
Erik Thoresen has executed programs across global markets to enable value creation, customer acquisition, voice of the customer research/strategy, go-to-market optimization and account prioritization.
Key areas of focus include food and beverage, global trade, and emerging technologies / markets.
Erik holds an MBA and Bachelor's in Management and Marketing from the University of Illinois. Erik also earned a Managing Product Design and Development Certification from Northwestern University and a Level One Sommelier Certification from the Court of Master Sommeliers.
Project history examples demostrate range.
Diversity of markets, products and clients gives us a unique perspective that is difficult to replicate.
| Focus | Examples |
|---|---|
| Mission | To develop lasting relationships with key clients by providing best in class deliverables and service. |
| United States | Almond Board of California, California Walnut Commission, Food Export Midwest + Northeast, International Dairy Foods Association, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, National Honey Board, Organic Trade Association, Potatoes USA, Specialty Food Association and The Wine Institute of California |
| Global | Avocados from Mexico, Bord Bia (The Irish Food Board), Canadian Consulate Trade Commissioner Service, Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (Philippines Department of Trade & Industry) and Meat & Livestock Australia |
| Corporate | American Express, Bel Brands, Bunge, Catelli Pasta, Coca Cola Canada, Clorox, Danone, Fortune Fish & Gourmet, Google, Hello Fresh, Honey Smoked Fish Co., Impossible Foods, Ingredion, JBT Marel, McCain Canada, Mondelez, Nestle Professional, Nestle Waters, Oracle MICROS, PepsiCo, Rich Products, Quaker Oats Company, QSR Magazine, Saputo, SubHerb Farms, Tetra Pak, The J.M. Smucker Co., Thorne, Unilever Food Solutions |
| F&B work | Food and beverage manufacturing, export markets, distribution, foodservice management firms, chain restaurant operators, grocery retail channel, alternative/premium sodas, ready-to-eat proteins, cooking oils and shortenings, sweeteners and honey, aseptic food and beverage packaging, modified atmosphere packaging, commercial bakery ingredients, produce wholesale, commodity markets, industrial equipment for food and beverage manufacturing, flavor modulation technology, clean label processing, drive thru ordering systems, next generation vending |
| Other sectors | Nutritional supplements, natural and synthetic vitamins, industrial equipment, precision manufacturing, building products / materials, waste disposal and containment, automotive interiors, fitness equipment technology, direct-to-consumer fulfilment, temperature controlled packaging and logistics |
| Noteworthy | Gave a TEDx talk "What Bananas and Transistors Have in Common"; Published a book called Team Next—A Foundation for Building Agile Innovation Teams; Launched an app currently available in the Apple and Android app stores. |
Connect with Erik Thoresen
Call/text (+1 773 454 9849) or email erik@erikthoresen.com to get in touch. We'd love to hear from you and find ways we can help.