CPG & FMCG Mars Wrigley unveils Skittles Giants Gooey Mars Wrigley has launched Skittles Giants Gooey, the confectioner’s most ambitious new product development to date. Skittles Giants Gooey fill soft, fruity-flavoured giant candy with a gooey citrus core, “delivering a tangy hit of zestiness”. Alice Maramotti, Skittles senior brand manager, comments: “We have a track record… This story continues at Mars Wrigley unveils Skittles Giants Gooey […] Talking Retail April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 < 1 min read Mars Inc.Predictions and ForecastsDept. Bakery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG & FMCG Walmart+ Members will Get First Dibs on New Products During 24-Hour Event From 12 noon ET on Monday, April 29 through noon on April 30, the Walmart+ Early Access online sales event will offer program members a curated assortment of products new to Walmart — including Dolly Parton’s Rockin’ New Baking Collection, Doritos Flamin’ Hot Mystery Flavor, Pampers diapers and men’s and women’s shoes from Reebok. “Walmart+ […] Retail TouchPoints April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 2 min read WalmartMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionAmazonHoliday & EventsGovernmentDeliveryDept. FreshPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaWhole FoodsDept. ApparelDept. BabyProcter & GambleMerchandisingOperations & Supply ChainPepsiCoPricing & Promotions 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG & FMCG Grocerant Guru’s Full-Flavored Forecast: 2024’s Flavorful Trends Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a peek at what’s hot in the culinary world! Once again Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® and his team, are seeing some new signals of our ever-evolving consumer focused adoption of fresh food with functionality; including botanical infusions, and even a […] Grocerant Guru April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 3 min read Technology & InnovationAIDept. GroceryConsumersData & InsightsHealth & WellnessPredictions and ForecastsDept. FreshDept. DairyInternationalShoppersTrends: Food and BeverageDept. NonfoodRestaurantsPackagingMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationDept. Natural / OrganicDept. RefrigeratedDept. PerimeterDept. AppliancesSustainability 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG & FMCG Asda’s c-stores trialling display screens for spirits sales Asda is running a trial of digital spirits display screens in 23 of its Express stores, in partnership with Diageo. The screens allow customers to select from a larger choice of spirits, with the range increasing from 13 or 26 products to 50. The screens… This story continues at Asda’s c-stores trialling display screens for […] Talking Retail April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. BeverageDept. Adult BevBrick and MortarPredictions and ForecastsPartnershipsCPG: Adult Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG & FMCG How Bark is Creating Products and Experiences that Pups (and Pup Parents) Love Americans spent $136.8 billion on their pets in 2022, up from $123.6 billion in 2021, according to the American Pet Products Association. Half of these pet-owning households are run by millennials and Gen Zers, who don’t just look at their pets as “furry friends” but as their children. Bark is one company that is laser-focused […] Retail TouchPoints April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 5 min read Dept. PetConsumersPartnershipsData & InsightsTechnology & InnovationDept. GroceryShoppersMarketing: Social MediaTargetPredictions and ForecastsDept. NonfoodDept. Toys & GamesAcquisitionConagraThick DataDept. Natural / OrganicESG and CSRMerchandisingOperations & Supply ChainStore Location 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG & FMCG Promotional feature Boost your sales by tapping into the demand for spicy snacks PepsiCo explores the rising demand for spicy snacks amongst UK consumers, why working together is key to maximise the growth opportunity NPD has to offer, and how momentum can be maintained in the months ahead. Heating up the Savoury Snacking category Snacking remains hugely popular… This story continues at Promotional feature Boost your sales by […] Talking Retail April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 < 1 min read PepsiCoConsumersPredictions and ForecastsInternational - UK 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG & FMCG 2024 Annual Marketing Report 2024 Annual Marketing Report Maximizing ROI in a fragmented world Discover how global marketers are allocating budgets, measuring success and what these trends mean for your own impact planning. Download the report 2024 Annual Marketing Report Maximizing ROI in a fragmented world Discover how global marketers are allocating budgets, measuring success and what these trends […] Nielsen April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 2 min read Marketing: Social MediaPredictions and ForecastsInsight ProvidersBig DataDanoneData & InsightsMarketing: Retail MediaReturnsTechnology & InnovationStrategyThick DataDept. NonfoodStreamingOperations & Supply ChainTargetESG and CSREconomyConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG & FMCG FMI taps Julie Savoie to lead workforce initiatives ARLINGTON, VA – FMI – The Food Industry Association, has tapped Julie Savoie to lead the association’s strategic direction for, and implementation of, member workplace and workforce initiatives. She will also help oversee the FMI sustainability agenda. Julie Savoie “Workforce capabilities are one of FMI’s Imperative Issues and have become particularly urgent in recent years,” […] MMR April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 2 min read SustainabilityAssociatesPredictions and ForecastsUnileverMarketing: Social MediaExecutivesDept. NonfoodDept. GroceryData & InsightsConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG & FMCG Handheld Happiness: The Battle for the Burger Bite According to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®, handheld food for immediate consumption is driving consumer migration when eating out. Foodservice Solutions® recently conducted grocerant scorecards reveled that 81.6 percent of consumers prefer entrees that can be consumed by hand when not eating at home. That said it is a […] Grocerant Guru April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 3 min read Dept. GroceryRestaurantsData & InsightsConsumersShoppersNestlePricing & PromotionsDeliveryUnileverMars Inc.PepsiCoMarketing: Trade 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG & FMCG PepsiCo: Popping Performance and Refreshing Returns PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) is a global powerhouse in the food and beverage industry, a part of the consumer staples sector. PepsiCo’s earnings report for the first quarter of 2024 (Q1FY2024) offered valuable insights into the company’s current performance and future trajectory. Pepsi NASDAQ - Earnings April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 < 1 min read PepsiCoAgenciesReturnsPredictions and ForecastsDept. BeverageResults & InvestmentDept. GroceryData & InsightsConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG & FMCG USDA releases new data to boost HPAI research [[“value”:” The Center for Infectious Disease Research & Policy at the University of Minnesota said the added data will help uncover clues to how the virus is spreading in dairy herds. “]] SMP Dairy April 24, 2024April 25, 2024 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationData & InsightsDept. RefrigeratedDept. DairyDept. Fresh 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG & FMCG Albertsons awards Innovation Launchpad winners at Natural Products Expo West [[“value”:” WunderEggs, a plant-based hardboiled egg formulated from almonds, cashews, coconut milk, turmeric extract and black salt, bested 60 participants and won first place. “]] SMP Deli Prepared April 24, 2024April 25, 2024 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationRegional GroceryIndustry Conferences and EventsDept. Natural / OrganicAlbertsons / SafewayTrends: Food and BeverageHealth & WellnessDept. DairyDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG & FMCG Coke creates AI-powered instrument that only plays ‘uplifting sounds’ Coke SoundZ arrives as the beverage giant makes a $1.1 billion commitment to Microsoft Cloud and its generative AI capabilities. MarketingDive April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationCoca ColaAIDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG & FMCG Wh-The-Tech with Nestlé Purina’s Padma Hari & Maesa’s Oshiya Savur In this episode, the CPG Guys speak with Padma Hari, Chief Digital Officer at Nestlé Purina & Oshiya Savur, Chief Brand & Marketing Officer at Maesa. Both co-host the “Wh-The-Tech” podcast. Subscribe to the “Wh-The-Tech” podcast: Apple Spotify Follow Padma on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/padma-hari/ Follow Oshiya on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oshiya-savur/ Padma & Oshiya answered these […] The CPG Guys April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 2 min read Technology & InnovationPodcastsAIMarketing: Social MediaOmnichannelStreamingNestleMarketing: BroadcastConsumersExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG & FMCG Planning For Brand Expansion The growth of any brand will plateau if it is successful with its initial product range in its region of origin. Further growth must come from expanding the product range, extending geographically, or both. Before scaling your brand, the business fundamentals need to be in place. Investors seem keen to fund technology-based brands even if […] Branding Strategy April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 3 min read StrategyMarketing: BrandUnileverConsumersTargetPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaInternationalTechnology & InnovationLegal & CriminalOperations & Supply ChainSustainabilityDept. FreshGoogleDept. PerimeterThick DataResults & InvestmentCoca Cola 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG & FMCG Crunch, Crackle, Chomp: Why CPG Brands Are Turning Their Sound On With Sonic Branding In a world with endless snack options, many CPG brands are looking to stand out in the supermarket aisle by taking a sound-on approach to marketing and investing in a sonic identity. Consumer packaged goods have long used sonic cues in advertising to give their products personality, such as those with familiar brand mascots like […] TotalRetail April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 3 min read ConsumersMarketing: BrandMarketing: Social MediaDept. GroceryPepsiCoMeta (Facebook)PartnershipsData & InsightsTechnology & InnovationTikTokGeneral MillsESG and CSRShoppersDept. FreshMetaverseKraftHeinzInsight ProvidersCPG: Adult BeveragePredictions and ForecastsStrategyBig Data 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG & FMCG Vitalite announces retailer support for allergy awareness Saputo Dairy’s dairy-free brand Vitalite UK, has partnered with training provider The Allergy Badge to campaign for better industry awareness of food allergies as it unveils a package of free support for retailers. The dairy-free spread has undertaken new research to shine a light on… This story continues at Vitalite announces retailer support for allergy […] Talking Retail April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. RefrigeratedDept. FreshDept. DairyTechnology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsInternational - UKDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG & FMCG CRN names Johnson director, education and events WASHINGTON—The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) said that Sauda Johnson has joined its membership team as director of education and events. Johnson brings a wealth of experience to CRN, the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry. She has successfully coordinated and led numerous special events, meetings, and conferences for prominent […] MMR April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 < 1 min read GovernmentUnileverPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaHealth & WellnessDept. GroceryAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG & FMCG Walgreens settles Philadelphia opioid suit for $110M Latest agreement in a string of lawsuits alleging poor oversight of painkiller prescriptions Supermarket News April 23, 2024April 24, 2024 < 1 min read WalgreensKraftHeinz 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG & FMCG Coca-Cola Sparks AI Transformation With $1.1B Microsoft Cloud Expansion Over the next five years, Coca-Cola will be focused on global productivity and innovation, adopting leading-edge tech with cloud and AI platforms as the foundation. Get the details. Consumer Goods Technology April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationAICoca ColaPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG & FMCG Tropicana launches second campaign Tropicana has launched its second campaign under the ‘It’s That Juice’ platform, which highlights the concept that ‘the things that make you shine brighter is what’s on the inside’. The £3.5m ‘Not all oranges are the same’ campaign continues to ground itself in the brand’s philosophy… This story continues at Tropicana launches second campaign Or just […] Talking Retail April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 < 1 min read PepsiCoDept. BeveragePredictions and ForecastsDept. Fresh 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG & FMCG Quaker Oats expands protein range Quaker Oats is expanding its Protein range with the introduction of a new Peanut Butter flavour. Divesh Parmar, Quaker UK general manager at PepsiCo, said: “Protein porridge is undergoing a huge perception change. Having become more mainstream, it’s no longer just for shoppers looking to… This story continues at Quaker Oats expands protein range Or […] Talking Retail April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 < 1 min read PepsiCoShoppersPredictions and ForecastsInternational - UK 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG & FMCG PepsiCo earnings beat estimates but product recalls, weaker lower-income consumer hurt U.S. sales PepsiCo’s volume and sales growth were better in most international markets than in its North America markets. CNBC April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 < 1 min read PepsiCoResults & InvestmentConsumersInternational 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG & FMCG Snickers takes to the skies in air-travel focused campaign With international travel expected to surge 15%, the Mars brand hopes to build on its momentum by taming the nerves of stressed-out passengers. MarketingDive April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 < 1 min read Mars Inc.International 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG & FMCG Meta’s Llama 3 models are now available in Amazon Bedrock Today, we are announcing the general availability of Meta’s Llama 3 models in Amazon Bedrock. Meta Llama 3 is designed for you to build, experiment, and responsibly scale your generative artificial intelligence (AI) applications. New Llama 3 models are the most capable to support a broad range of use cases with improvements in reasoning, code […] AWS Blog April 23, 2024April 24, 2024 3 min read AmazonTechnology & InnovationAIMeta (Facebook)Predictions and ForecastsData & InsightsResults & InvestmentDept. Dairy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG & FMCG Why California Restaurants Can Rest Easy: The Enduring Appeal of Dining Out The restaurant industry has been obsessing with the rise of the minimum wage in California. Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® continues to insist that there are many more reasons the long-term outlook for the California restaurant sector is bright. So, here we go. In California, approximately 49.3% of households consist […] Grocerant Guru April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 4 min read RestaurantsConsumersDept. GroceryData & InsightsESG and CSRMarketing: Social MediaDept. NonfoodSustainabilityHealth & WellnessDeliveryEconomyDept. FreshTwitterPackagingUnileverConsultingTechnology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsMeta (Facebook)InclusivityTrends: Food and BeverageAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG & FMCG DoorDash Available at Wakefern Food Corp. Banners SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, DoorDash (NASDAQ: DASH), the local commerce platform, is excited to announce service with Wakefern Food Corp., the nation’s largest retailer-owned cooperative. The cooperative members own and operate 365 supermarkets under the ShopRite, Price Rite Marketplace, The Fresh Grocer, Fairway Market, Gourmet Garage, and Dearborn Market banners. Customers can now order groceries and […] BusinessWire - Supermarket April 23, 2024April 24, 2024 < 1 min read WakefernFood DeliveryDoorDashDept. GroceryRegional GroceryNestleDept. Fresh 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG & FMCG Choosing the Right Funding to Fuel Your Brand’s Growth Growing your business to a household name is the dream of every entrepreneur. However, achieving this level of recognition requires more than just ambition; it demands strategic planning, resource allocation, and often, significant financial investment. Access to capital isn’t always easy to come by, however. In fact, a study by U.S. Bank found that eighty-two […] RangeMe April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 5 min read Results & InvestmentOperations & Supply ChainShoppersDept. NonfoodVendorsDept. FuelStrategyAmazonGoogleWalmartConsumersPartnershipsMarketing: TradeMarketing: Social MediaStore LocationESG and CSRTargetData VisualizationPepsiCo 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG & FMCG Including Wonder, mmERCH, and Pandion: ten retail technology funding rounds you need to know about RTIH rounds up ten retail systems ventures who have recently secured significant investments in their businesses, including blockchain enabled Web3 fashion startups, customer journey management platforms, and computer vision and AI powered warehouse inventory monitoring solutions. 1. TheyDo Customer journey management platform, TheyDo, has secured an additional $34 million in a Series A+ funding round. […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 7 min read Technology & InnovationAIPartnershipsResults & InvestmentData & InsightsOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: Social MediaRestaurantsPredictions and ForecastsShoppersTwitterSustainabilityStart UpsDept. ApparelInternationalStore LocationDeliveryTech: RoboticsDept. GroceryAssociatesMarketing: In StoreDept. NonfoodExecutivesblockchainAmazonDept. FuelStrategyFood DeliveryCustomer ExperienceInclusivityCryptoGoogleMarketing: Retail MediaMeta (Facebook)UnileverEconomyAutonomous VehiclesConsumersPricing & PromotionsPress ReleaseWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG & FMCG Rite Aid is closing another 53 stores PHILADELPHIA — Rite Aid this month announced plans to close 53 more stores, adding to the roughly 200 it has shuttered since filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection late last year. Officials with the retail pharmacy chain said decisions about which stores to close are based on factors including business strategy, lease and rent considerations, […] MMR April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 < 1 min read Rite AidBrick and MortarBankruptcyHealth & WellnessDept. PharmacyStrategyShoppersResults & InvestmentDivestituresKraftHeinz 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG & FMCG Target’s April 2024 Circle Sale was its largest by sales lift Track General Merchandise spending free Access chart in Dash. Target’s April Circle Sale generated 7% more sales than the weekly average in the previous 4 weeks according to Earnest credit card data. This represents a 2 point acceleration in the Circle Sale’s contribution to Target’s topline compared to Target’s October sale. Target Circle is a […] Written by Earnest Research April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG & FMCG TikTok Shop customers spend more at lower ticket apparel retailers Download full TikTok Shop report Access TikTok and Panel data in Dash. TikTok Shop customers spent 26% of their apparel wallet on Off-Price Department Stores and 11% on Fast Fashion in the 12-months ended February 2024, compared to 24% and 7% for the average shopper. Conversely, TikTok Shop users spent less than their peers at […] Written by Earnest Research April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG & FMCG Where Does One U.S. Tax Dollar Go? See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Where Does One U.S. Tax Dollar Go? This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on Apple or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Come tax season, a common refrain is: “what do my taxes even […] Written by Visual Capitalist April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG & FMCG AI boosts innovation in ingredient selection, formulation AI could minimize the traditional trial-and-error approach in product development. Written by Supermarket Perimeter April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG & FMCG Google Won’t Pull Cookies In 2024 Google announces it’s delaying its self-imposed deadline to deprecate third-party cookies on Chrome for the third time. The post Google Won’t Pull Cookies In 2024 appeared first on AdExchanger. Written by AdExchanger April 23, 2024April 24, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked