Leaders in Sensory Evaluation, Market Research and Analytics

We assist our clients to identify growth opportunities for their business, transforming them into concrete strategies and solutions that allow them to achieve their objectives

Why choose Sherpa Consulting
as your business partner?

We are professionals with decades of experience in deep understanding of people, products,
brands and innovation processes. Our creativity, commitment to excellence and passion
enable us to deliver agile and effective solutions to solve your business challenges.

Experience in leading innovation projects

We have successfully managed and led innovation projects

Extensive experience in developing talent and effective work teams

We have solid experience in the formation and development of efficient and effective internal and external work teams

Adaptability to change

We remain attentive to market changes and embrace the need to evolve in order to adapt to new circumstances

Passion for exploring new routes

We are excited to identify and adopt best practices to address industry challenges

Knowledge of international markets with a global perspective

We know different markets and have successfully led projects with regional and global scope

Multidisciplinary team with solid professional experience

Sherpa Consulting's senior associate partners have more than 30 years of professional experience to back up their track record in the industry

Creativity and flexibility to identify solutions.

In-depth subject matter expertise and experience enable us to approach challenges with flexibility, creative thinking and solid technical underpinning

Leading experts in sensory analysis

Our experts have more than 30 years of experience, working in multinational companies and providing consulting services in the food, flavor, fragrance, personal care, oral care, hygiene and home care sectors.
We help create sensory experiences that establish a deep connection between products and consumers, fulfilling the promise of brands, ensuring results that will drive your business growth.

Resources and infrastructure
in evaluation laboratories

We have our own laboratory, sensory judges, cutting-edge protocols and methodologies to develop sensory profiles, determine shelf life, and optimize formulas and packaging

Project execution

Our consumer panels and trained judges, supported by qualitative and quantitative methodologies, allow us to understand people’s needs, frustrations and satisfaction with products

Administration of
sensory panels

We are registered with REPSE. We can manage your sensory panels under the specialized services scheme. The tests can be performed at our facilities or at your company’s facilities

Development of trained judges and consumer panels

We train people to become excellent sensory judges.
We create and manage consumer panels for different categories

Sensory evaluation
training

Our courses offer you the tools for the design and execution of analytical and affective tests, shelf life determination, quality control tests, applied statistics in sensory evaluation

Other solutions

We are a team of specialists in different areas that
drive the growth of your business, adapting to your needs
with different service schemes in the following areas

Specialized Services - REPSE

Market research

Analytics and business intelligence

Quality control documentation

Product optimization and development

Consulting and training

Sherpa Experience

Industries and categories in which we have extensive experience

Food and Beverages:

  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Juices
  • Infant formulas
  • Dairy products
  • Seasonings
  • Dressings, mayonnaise, ketchup
  • Oils
  • Dehydrated soups
  • Dehydrated beans

Home Care:

  • Cleaners
  • Dishwashing detergents
  • Fabric softeners

Personal Hygiene:

  • Incontinence products
  • Sanitary napkins
  • Toilet paper

Personal Care:

  • Shampoo
  • Styling creams
  • Conditioners
  • Body and facial creams
  • Hand and body soaps

Other Industries:

  • Automobiles
  • Retail

Certifications and Alliances

Certifications that support our experience and quality

At Sherpa Consulting, quality and trust are fundamental

We are a multidisciplinary team of experts with decades of professional experience

Sherpa Consultingis composed of a team of experts in diverse areas, with 30+ years of experience working in leading companies and private consulting

We are dedicated to supporting our clients by transforming their challenges into solutions that drive their business growth

years of professional experience

partners and associates

specialized services

Sherpa Consulting Training and Courses

Our courses provide you with the essential tools to better understand
your customers and optimize your products

Intermediate Statistics for Sensory Evaluation

Course on sensory data analysis, focused on statistical tools such as Design of Experiments (ANOVA), parametric and non-parametric tests

Level: Advanced

Addressed to:
Data analysts, sensory scientists, quality personnel, and R&D teams

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Basic Statistics for Sensory Evaluation

Course on sensory data analysis, focused on statistical tools such as parametric and non-parametric tests

Level: Intermediate

Addressed to:
Data analysts, sensory scientists, quality personnel, and R&D teams

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Dynamic Methodologies in Sensory Evaluation

Introduction and practice of dynamic methodologies such as Temporal Profile Analysis (TDS) and Temporal Dominance of Sensations Analysis (TDS)

Level: Advanced

Addressed to:
Quality control, R&D, production, and marketing teams in the food, cosmetics, and personal care industries

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Descriptive Analysis

Course specialized in descriptive techniques such as Quantitative Descriptive Analysis (QDA) and other traditional methods

Level: Intermediate

Addressed to:
Quality control, R&D, production, and marketing teams in the food, cosmetics, and personal care industries

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Discriminative Methodologies

Analysis of different discriminative tests such as the triangular test, duo-trio, among others

Level: Intermediate

Addressed to:
Quality control, R&D, production, and marketing teams in the food, cosmetics, and personal care industries

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Introduction to Sensory Evaluation

Basic course on the principles of sensory evaluation, its applications and methodologies

Level: Basic

Addressed to:
New sensory evaluation professionals, product development teams, quality engineers, and R&D staff

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Critical Thinking Skills

Designed to enhance the analytical skills of participants, sharing techniques and strategies to solve problems and address challenges from different perspectives , thus stimulating creativity

Level: Basic - Intermediate

Addressed to:
Managers, technical area executives and the general public

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Qualitative Research Techniques

Training course on the application of qualitative research methodology

Level: Intermediate

Addressed to:
Professionals in market research, sensory science, marketing, R&D and related fields

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Fundamentals of Applied Statistics in Market Research

Introductory course on descriptive and inferential statistics applied to market research practice

Level: Basic - Intermediate

Addressed to:
Professionals in market research, sensory science, marketing, and related fields

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Fundamental Analysis of Household Panel Data

You will learn the methodology of data collection, the interpretation of key household panel variables and some special analyses, providing you with the necessary tools for a better understanding of the information

Level: Basic - Intermediate

Addressed to:
Junior and Senior Executives, Market Research, Marketing, and Sales Managers

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Syndicated Information Analysis (RMS) II

This course covers more advanced analysis’ concepts and methods. It also discusses audit errors issues and how to detect them

Level: Intermediate - Advanced

Addressed to:
Junior Executives of Market Research, Marketing and Sales

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Syndicated Information Analysis (RMS) I

In this course, you will discover methodologies to collect syndicated information, interpret variables and perform basic data analysis, equipping you with key tools to improve decision-making in your business

Level: Basic - Intermediate

Addressed to:
Junior Executives of Market Research, Marketing and Sales

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