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 The FDA Redefines “Healthy”, Global Food System Funding Declines + More
Image Credit: Fast Company 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. In recent developments, the FDA has modernized its 30-year-old definition of “healthy” for packaged foods, requiring products to include specific […]
What’s Next After RFK Jr. Takes The Helm on Health?
Food policy has undergone a major shift in recent years but as Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. takes charge as the country’s top medical official, things look more uncertain than ever. Source link
Ahold Delhaize records positive comps and higher operating income in the US
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Ahold Delhaize recorded lower net sales in the U.S. during the fourth quarter of 2024, but same-store sales and operating income in the region both rose, the grocer reported Wednesday. The company’s U.S. sales came […]
A Guide to Trade Promotion Management Software for CPGs for 2025
Trade Promotion Management (TPM) is a dynamic process that incorporates budgeting, allocating budgets to accounts, planning and optimizing promotions, accurately planning financials, reconciling deductions, forecasting sales and spend, and analyzing results -which can be a complicated ask if trying to manage in spreadsheets.
Will Strong Consumer Sales Continue in 2025?
The new year began with good news for retailers. Journalists Gregory Meyer and Stephen Gandel report, “US consumers continued to open their wallets at the start of 2025 after a $1tn spending spree during the holiday season, overcoming pressures from higher borrowing costs and years of elevated inflation. Retailers rang up $994bn during the 2024 […]
The “Ripple Effect”: Why Ozempic’s Impact on the CPG Industry is a Slow-Burning Disruption
CPG Trends, Innovation & Disruption 25 January 2025 What is the immediate impact of GLP-1s like Ozempic on CPG consumption? Read this article to understand the opportunity areas to watch. GLP-1s – originally intended to treat diabetes, are designed to mimic the way a hormone called glucagon-like peptide 1 works in the body. When blood […]
Understanding the FDA’s New Healthy Claims Rule
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently finalized its long-awaited rule for the use of “healthy claims” on food labels. The final rule brings welcome clarity for food companies but has broad legal and business implications for their products, particularly regarding how these healthy claims are presented. SKU mentor Hillary Hughes, Brian Fink and […]
10 manufacturers invest millions in packaging, rPET expansions
The lion’s share of recently announced investments will occur in the central United States, including for International Paper, Genpak, Eagle Flexible Packaging and Premier Packaging. Source link
Enhancing Customer Engagement and Retention
As businesses compete to build lasting customer engagement and loyalty, rewards programs (Gift with purchase, sweepstakes, instant wins and loyalty programs) continue to evolve. One-size-fits-all discounts and general point systems are things of the past. Today’s consumers expect more – they seek personalization, exclusivity, and seamless experiences that align with their values. To help brands […]