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CPG Trends 07 February 2023
In this month's roundup we have exciting innovation research in space, the growth of online grocery, warnings against greenwashing and collaborative efforts to fight microplastics.
CPG Trends 11 January 2023
Discover the latest CPG news including 2023 grocery trends, the latest superfoods, innovation in food waste reuse, and the importance of pleasure in educating consumers about their food choices.
CPG Trends 07 December 2022
In this month's roundup, FDA approval is received for cultivated chicken, the argument for processed food, metaverse beauty and a ban on marketing high-sugar treats to under 16s.
CPG Trends 08 November 2022
In this month's roundup we explore the health credentials of CPG products, alongside a tricky moment in price management, the latest in regenerative agriculture efforts, growing scepticism over sustainability claims and the future of retail as seen by Gen Z.
CPG Trends 09 October 2022
In this month's roundup we've got investment from the USDA in Regenerative Agriculture with Danone, responding to the growth in private labels as a result of economic hardship, and new information about ultra-processed foods.
CPG Trends 06 September 2022
In our August roundup, we explore the nonalcoholic drink trend, as well as general food trends for 2023, alternative fat production, why sustainability is no longer sufficient, and consumer concern over 'shrinkflation'.
CPG Trends 22 August 2022
There are two important sides to sustainability for CPG businesses: What actions to take and how to tell the story of those actions to your consumers. Here we break down key takeaways for decision makers to ensure both elements are properly managed in a balanced and effective way.
CPG Trends 02 August 2022
In this roundup we explore the latest in sustainability investing from PepsiCo, a change in mission from P&G, carbon labels to aid consumer choices as well as the trend towards nostalgia and low-tech entertainment.
CPG Trends 05 July 2022
Catch up with the news that caught our eye in June: China's Gen Z and their rising nationalism, the latest in plant-based news, how retailers are tackling pricing in the UK and building resilience in the global food system.
CPG Trends 22 June 2022
Recent articles in the CPG world have focused on the 'trend' of personalization as something consumers are interested in. But we wanted to interrogate this topic a little deeper. Not only as a marketing tactic, but to ask the question: what more might personalization offer for the consumer? Could this impact consumer trust? Sevendots Partners Monica Segard, Marco Aureggi, Miriam Mostarda, Andrea Bielli, Colin McAllister, Elisa Costa and Sam Bedi all gathered to discuss the role of personalization at scale.
CPG Trends 01 June 2022
Catch up with the news that piqued our interest in May – sustainability credentials of paper Ketchup bottles, the exit of Starbucks from Russia and the way geopolitics is impacting consumer trust.
CPG Trends 26 May 2022
What is the future of CPG? Here are 5 trends we've been exploring in partnership with the Futures Platform.
CPG Trends 29 April 2022
Catch up with the news that piqued our interest in April – from the disparities accentuated by inflation, inspiring Ramadan advertising and exciting collaborations against climate change.
CPG Trends 06 April 2022
In this month's curated news, we look into the growing plant-milk market, Discord for beauty, world food supply problems and movement of brands away from offline marketing spending.
CPG Trends 04 March 2022
With the situation in Ukraine unfolding, we ask what companies can do now. Also, we offer up our monthly selection of news in sustainability innovation, the connection between trust and agriculture, and the growth power of brand partnerships.
CPG Trends 02 February 2022
In January's roundup, is personalization risking the quality of customer experiences? We also explore 'food as medicine', blockchain for a circular economy, and consumer health education.
CPG Trends, Data & Analytics 21 January 2022
A new way to benefit from our CPG expertise. Announcing our partnership with the Futures Platform.
CPG Trends 07 January 2022
In December, we saw Walmart take action on sustainability in its supply chain, experimentation from PepsiCo's Lay's brand into a whole new category, and discussion around whole new ways to offer purchases digitally through livestreamed shopping events.
CPG Trends, Growth 15 December 2021
Sevendots' latest Growth Series report explores the dynamics of Big vs. Small brands. Unpacking the consumer trend towards smaller brands, we offer actionable suggestions to manage a recovery as a bigger brand. In this video, Sevendots Partner Colin McAllister introduces some of dynamics we uncovered and the four key areas big brands need to manage in order to ensure that big can be beautiful again.
CPG Trends, Growth 14 December 2021
Introducing the latest Growth Series volume, on the dynamics of Big vs. Small brands, and the value this will bring to brand owners.
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