6 Must-Haves of Granola Packaging | Natural & Organic Food Packaging
The snack food market is vast, with innovative and health-conscious snack brands emerging in the market on a regular basis. The highly competitive nature of the snack food market requires brands to stay top of mind for their customers, evolving to meet their needs and preferences. Whether you’re a new-to-market snack brand, or someone who […]
Trends in Drinking Habits – Peekage
The alcoholic beverage market is undergoing a significant transformation as consumers’ tastes and preferences evolve. Health consciousness, social dynamics, and a desire for new and diverse flavors are influencing the choices people make when it comes to alcoholic drinks. From traditional spirits and wines to emerging trends like low-alcohol options and craft beverages, understanding consumer […]
Dobeles dzirnavnieks finds the perfect recipe for growth success
At Dobeles dzirnavnieks, we provide flour, pasta, cereal flakes and many more food products to millions of consumers across more than 70 countries. Based in Latvia, we operate production facilities that cover over 21 hectares. Dobeles dzirnavnieks is already the largest pasta producer in Northern Europe—and we continue to grow. Driving one of the largest […]
Retail Shrink and ORC: Safety Concerns Grow Among Frontline Workers; Mixed Reports on Shrink from US Retailers
What’s Inside We present the latest developments in retail shrink in the US and the UK, including data on shoplifting and worker safety. Plus, dive into recent commentary on shrink from retailers in the US and Canada. Part of our monthly Retail Shrink and ORC (organized retail crime) series, this research report covers the period […]
Deduction Management Strategies for CPG Brands that Maximize ROI
Without a well-defined deduction management strategy, you’ll find yourself in a relentless struggle with distributors over unresolved deductions, strained relationships, wasting your time with manual processes, and taking a serious hit to your bottom line.
5 Reasons You Should Think Twice About Building Your Own Retail Execution Software
In today’s high-stakes retail environment, software is a must-have for CPGs that want to optimize their retail execution, sales, processes, and retailer relationships. But is it better to build your own custom solution or choose a purpose-built retail execution platform? Here are the five key reasons why we think a purpose-built retail execution (RetEx) software […]
Food+Tech Connect Teen Sues Big Food for Addictive Ultra-Processed Food, A Turning Point for Big Food + More
Image Credit: New York Times Every week we track the business, tech and investment trends in CPG, retail, restaurants, agriculture, cooking and health, so you don’t have to. Here are some of this week’s top headlines. A growing spotlight is being cast on the role of ultraprocessed foods in America’s health crisis, as public scrutiny […]
The Year in Chocolate: Prices Surge, Alt-Cocoa Innovators Nab Funding and Expand Production
For a vast number of chocolate makers, this year has been anything but sweet. Amidst surging cocoa prices – which are still on a wild roller coaster ride – conglomerates like The Hershey Company and Mondelēz International have resorted to passing price hikes on to consumers to reduce the impact on their balance sheets, while […]
5 lessons for grocers from the Kroger-Albertsons saga
Listen to the article 12 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. While Kroger’s failed effort to merge with Albertsons raises questions about what the supermarket companies could have done differently as they plotted their combination, the abandoned deal also spotlights key issues — and opportunities — facing grocers […]
2025 Trends and Predictions for Consumer Goods Professionals
With all the existing uncertainties in the consumer packaged goods space, 2025 brings new trends and continued themes to harness and be aware of for success in the new year. With topics spanning product variations, new legislation, economic influences and emerging technologies; there’s a lot to get into. These upcoming trends can be broken up […]