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CATEGORY: FOOD

Pasta Power Play: How BRAMI Served Up Success with Social Nature

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COMPANY SIZE

High Growth

CATEGORY

Pasta & Snacks

USE CASE

New product launch

RETAILERS

BRAMI retailer logos

IMPACT AT A GLANCE

13,989

product units were moved throughout the campaign

91%

repurchase intent (+14% higher than the category average)

18,400

new shoppers reached

8,406

reviews generated for syndication with an average 4.7/5 star rating

Turning Tradition on Its Head: BRAMI's Protein-Packed Pasta Revolution

BRAMI is no stranger to innovation. Known for their popular lupini bean snacks, they’ve already made a name for themselves in the plant-based protein world and have successfully expanded into major retailers, such as Walmart, Whole Foods, and Target, offering shoppers a unique product that emphasizes taste, texture and protein content.

But they weren’t content to stay confined to the snack section—they knew the power of the lupini bean had more to offer. That’s when they decided to shake up the pasta aisle. Enter BRAMI’s Italian-inspired protein pasta, designed to combine the comfort of traditional pasta with the health benefits of high-protein, plant-based ingredients. On a mission to give shoppers a pasta that’s as nutritious as it is delicious, their new line of pasta products offer a real alternative to the carb-heavy options crowding conventional shelves. With this bold new product, BRAMI was ready to make a splash in an already competitive market.

BRAMI pasta

The Carb Conundrum: Cracking the Code on Consumer Adoption

Landing a new product listing on the shelf is one thing, but proving you deserve to stay there is a whole other game. With a tight window to show retailers you can drive more than just a one-time velocity jump, you can’t afford to waste time or money on just any marketing tactic. You need to demonstrate sustained growth and build a core group of loyal shoppers, all backed by credible data.

Brami faced this exact challenge with the launch of their new, innovative pasta in an already competitive category. They needed to quickly reach the right consumers—shoppers at key retailers who would not only appreciate their quality, plant-based ingredients but also demonstrate a strong repurchase intent. On top of that, they needed actionable insights to fine-tune their messaging and prove to retailers they could drive ongoing sales. Brami was looking for a comprehensive solution that could deliver it all: in-store redemptions, genuine product reviews, and a rapidly growing base of loyal customers.

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The Perfect Recipe: A Data-Driven Approach to Pasta Love

BRAMI collaborated with Social Nature to craft a campaign focused on driving targeted shopper trials at specific retail locations where their new product had launched and would be readily available on shelf.

The strategy aimed to connect BRAMI’s innovative natural product with health-conscious shoppers, leveraging Social Nature’s engaged community. A customized survey was developed to gather actionable insights on consumer preferences and behaviors, with a focus on repeat purchase intentions and product recommendations. The campaign’s structure allowed BRAMI to measure the effectiveness of their product in key retailers while building a data-driven narrative to use in retailer presentations.

From Trial to Triumph: How BRAMI Cooked Up Lasting Growth

Primary objective: Brami’s Social Nature campaign drove impressive consumer adoption, sustained sales growth, and provided valuable data to fuel retail expansion.

The campaign achieved an impressive 62% redemption rate, with over 13,985 units sold during the promotion. Shoppers rated BRAMI’s pasta a glowing 4.7 out of 5 stars, surpassing the category average of 4.2. While high star ratings are great, 56% of consumers don’t rely on those alone, preferring written reviews to back them up. Fortunately, BRAMI received over 8,400 reviews, providing a treasure trove of insights to showcase what shoppers love about the product –  from its protein content to its taste and texture.

BRAMI pasta

An impressive 91% of shoppers said they’d buy the newly launched BRAMI pasta again, significantly outperforming the 77% category average. Perhaps most exciting for BRAMI was that 92% of the campaign participants had never tried their brand’s products before—proving the campaign not only helped them reach a new shopper base but also gave them an opportunity to drive new customer acquisition and long-term growth with continued sales.

BRAMI saw a clear velocity jump during the campaign, but the real win came with the sustained growth that followed. As Aaron Gatti, BRAMI’s co-founder, put it, “We saw, not just from the repeat data, but also from the sustained lift, that the campaign impact wasn’t just a one-time velocity jump, we were building a core consumer group within that retailer. Which is exactly what you need to grow your business with that retailer.”

What really stood out for BRAMI was Social Nature’s ability to target quality customers who didn’t just want to try the product—they were also eager to learn more about its unique attributes. The data collected during the campaign wasn’t just a great way to measure its success; it became a powerful tool for retail conversations. BRAMI leveraged these insights in meetings with Whole Foods, Walmart, Target, and more, using the data to tell a compelling story of consumer demand and product success. As Emily Jenkins, BRAMI’s VP of Marketing, said, “We’re able to leverage this data in sales decks, not only with the retailers we’re targeting now but in future growth opportunities as well. It’s incredibly useful, compelling data for retail expansion.”

Key takeaways

✔️ BRAMI achieved a 62% campaign redemption rate and saw a velocity jump during the campaign and a sustained sales lift after the campaign.

✔️ Over 8,400 reviews and in-depth shopper insights helped BRAMI build stronger retailer relationships and expand distribution.

✔️ Targeted trials reached new shoppers, with 92% of participants being first-time brand buyers, helping BRAMI grow its core consumer base.

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