CRUNCH

FOR WELLNESS FOOD & BEVERAGE FOUNDERS

You've got a business to build. Don't get stuck on packaging.

Before your next print run or redesign, know what to change, what to keep, and why.

FIRST LOOK
Fruit graphic wins first.


FIRST LOOK
Fruit graphic wins first.


BENEFIT LOST
Gut benefit reads small.

BENEFIT LOST
Benefit reads small.

FLAVOR PULL
Flavor cues make it inviting.

FLAVOR PULL
Flavor cues make

it inviting.

PROTEIN FAST
benefit lands quickly.

PROTEIN FAST
Benefit lands quickly.

BUSY RIGHT SIDE
Claims crowd the flavor.

BUSY RIGHT SIDE
Claims crowd the flavor.

RODUCT TYPE
Hydration cue is clear.

RODUCT TYPE
Hydration cue is clear.

LOW IMPACT
Shelf presence feels quiet.

LOW IMPACT
Shelf presence feels quiet.

SHOT FORMAT
Format signals function fast.

SHOT FORMAT
Format signals function fast.

BENEFIT VAGUE
Value isn’t clear enough.

BENEFIT VAGUE
Value isn’t clear enough.

SOUND FAMILIAR?

Everyone has an opinion. You still have to make the decision.

01

"It needs to stand out more."

That's what your retailer said. But what exactly should change?

02

Three designs. Three different opinions.

Your designer has done the work. Everyone has a favourite. Nobody agrees which one is right.

03

Another benefit. Another claim. Another revision.

You keep adding things to the front of the pack. What should come off?

04

The artwork is ready. The print run is booked.

You're about to spend real money, and you're still wondering if something important has been missed.

05

A competitor just changed their packaging.

Now you're questioning yours, even though nothing about your product has changed.

You don't need another round of opinions.

You need a clearer reason to make the next move.

FREE · INSTANT PACK TEST

Second-guessing your packaging?

8 quick questions to see where guesswork may be shaping your packaging decisions.

Take the Pack Test

90 seconds · Score out of 32 · No email required

The CRUNCH Lens

A good-looking pack isn't the same as a pack that makes sense.

1. WIN THE FIRST LOOK

Does your pack stand out or blend into the shelf?

2. MAKE IT CLICK

Can someone quickly understand what your product is?

3. EARN THE CHOICE

Do your claims give people enough confidence to consider it?

A CLOSER LOOK

Small packaging decisions can change what people notice.

The Signals Shaping Every Pack Decision.

Color & Contrast

Does it stand out when the shelf gets crowded?

Usage Cues

Can shoppers picture where this product fits into their life?

Benefit Proof

Does it give enough reason to believe the promise?

Visual Hierarchy

Does the eye land on the right message first?

Category Fit

Familiar enough to understand. Distinct enough to remember.

Appetite Appeal

Does the pack make the product feel worth tasting?

Color & Contrast

Does it stand out when the shelf gets crowded?

Usage Cues

Can shoppers picture where this product fits into their life?

Benefit Proof

Does it give enough reason to believe the promise?

Visual Hierarchy

Does the eye land on the right message first?

Category Fit

Familiar enough to understand. Distinct enough to remember.

Appetite Appeal

Does the pack make the product feel worth tasting?

Color & Contrast

Does it stand out when the shelf gets crowded?

Usage Cues

Can shoppers picture where this product fits into their life?

Benefit Proof

Does it give enough reason to believe the promise?

Visual Hierarchy

Does the eye land on the right message first?

Category Fit

Familiar enough to understand. Distinct enough to remember.

Appetite Appeal

Does the pack make the product feel worth tasting?

FROM QUESTIONS TO DECISIONS

Know what deserves changing before you change it.

Know what to fix. What to keep.

01 — See where your pack stands

Understand what's working, what may need attention, and the packaging evidence behind the findings.

02 — Know your three priorities

Focus on the three packaging decisions that matter most to your situation.

03 — Take the next step

Know what to discuss with your designer, what to keep, and what may need validation.

CHOOSE YOUR STARTING POINT

First, see where your pack stands. Then decide how far to go.

Free Shelf Survival Score
$0
/ 1 SKU

Your pack’s A–F letter grade

See what your pack does well

Spot what may be unclear

Brief review sent by email

Shelf Score Plus+ — Founding Pilot
$197
CAD / SKU

Scores across 6 packaging areas

3 priorities: fix, keep or check

Evidence from your actual pack

Designer handoff + one re-score

Free Shelf Survival Score
$0
/ 1 SKU

Your pack’s A–F letter grade

See what your pack does well

Spot what may be unclear

Brief review sent by email

Shelf Score Plus+ — Founding Pilot
$197
CAD / SKU

Scores across 6 packaging areas

3 priorities: fix, keep or check

Evidence from your actual pack

Designer handoff + one re-score

GOOD QUESTIONS

Before your next packaging decision.

Can’t I just ask ChatGPT to review my packaging?

AI can offer a quick opinion. CRUNCH examines your actual pack through a structured framework focused on your decision.

Is CRUNCH a packaging design agency?

No. We assess packaging and guide decisions. Your designer handles the design work.

What if my packaging is already good?

We’ll highlight what appears to work and what’s worth protecting. Not every pack needs a redesign.

Does CRUNCH test packaging with shoppers?

No. We assess visible packaging cues, not measured shopper reactions or sales outcomes.

What’s the difference between the Pack Test and free Shelf Survival Score?

The Pack Test checks your decision habits. The Shelf Survival Score reviews your actual pack and gives one A–F grade.

Can CRUNCH help with my specific packaging decision?

Yes. The paid diagnosis focuses on your decision—whether you’re printing, redesigning, or responding to buyer feedback.

How long does the paid assessment take?

By the end of the third business day after we receive a complete, usable intake.

YOUR NEXT MOVE

Don't let packaging decisions hold you back.

1. Send your pack

Submit a product link or packshots.

2. We review it
2. We review it

We examine what's working and what may need attention.

We examine what's working and what may need attention.

3. Get your findings
3. Get your findings

Start with a free grade or a full diagnosis.

Start with a free grade or a full diagnosis.

4. Make your next move
4. Make your next move

Know what to change, keep, or check.

Know what to change, keep, or check.