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Fabuloso:
Product Innovation to Accelerate Brand Growth

How end-to-end product innovation — anchored in Fabuloso's iconic fragrances — launched the brand's first disinfecting wipes line in the U.S.

1st
Fabuloso disinfecting wipes in the U.S.
$25M
Incremental annual sales
4.6 ★
Amazon ratings
The Challenge

Entering a category dominated by giants

Colgate-Palmolive sought to expand the portfolio of Fabuloso, the leading liquid cleaning brand in the U.S., into new categories. The goal was to capture consumers who already had strong brand affinity but were demanding more practical and versatile antibacterial solutions. The challenge: entering the highly competitive disinfecting wipes segment, dominated by established players such as Clorox and Lysol.

The Opportunity

Leverage iconic fragrances and Latin heritage

There was a strategic opportunity to leverage Fabuloso's iconic fragrances, Latin heritage, and strong U.S. recall to launch a disruptive disinfecting wipes line — with the potential to increase market share and open new avenues for growth.

The Strategy

End-to-end product innovation

Diogo led the project end-to-end, combining product innovation, business development, and strategic marketing. Key achievements included:

01 · Regulatory

EPA approvals secured

Securing EPA regulatory approvals in time and ensuring compliance for the new product line.

02 · Supply chain

Scale through partnerships

Increasing production capacity through partnerships with third-party manufacturers, enabling scale even during the pandemic.

03 · Portfolio

New SKUs for new occasions

Expanding the portfolio with new SKUs (e.g., smaller packs) to capture on-the-go usage occasions (airplanes, subways, buses).

04 · Brand-led innovation

Efficacy + iconic fragrance

Positioning the product with efficacy claims and differentiated fragrances, connecting innovation to Fabuloso's brand DNA.

The Results

A successful, profitable launch

  • Successful launch of Fabuloso's first disinfecting wipes in the U.S.

  • $25M in incremental annual sales, with Amazon ratings as high as 4.6 stars.

  • Expanded brand relevance — strengthening distribution across key retailers such as Family Dollar, Dollar General, and Amazon.

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