Our Perspectives

With our experience comes a unique perspective. Hear what we have to say.

Working across the globe, we capture a particular point of view on what matters in CPG both today and in the future. Read our original considerations on trending topics.

06 September 2022

Our August Roundup: food trends for 2023, shrinkflation and alternative fats

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'.

Christina Carè

Sevendots, London

22 August 2022

Two sides of sustainability: Challenging CPG sustainability communication

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.

Andrea Bielli

Sevendots, Rome

02 August 2022

Our July Roundup: sustainability investments, carbon labels, low-tech entertainment and the future of eating fat

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.

Christina Carè

Sevendots, London

27 July 2022

Recession looms. Marketers, you know what you should do, right?

In this guest blog from Nigel Hollis, Nigel unpacks what marketers need to do to stay head as the recession looms large. Read more to discover practical advice for managing uncertainty.

05 July 2022

Our June Roundup: Future of plant-based, China’s Gen Z and resilience in our food system

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.

Christina Carè

Sevendots, London

22 June 2022

Can personalization at scale improve consumer trust?

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.

Christina Carè

Sevendots, London

01 June 2022

Our May Roundup: Paper Ketchup bottles, Starbucks exits Russia, and geopolitics impacts consumer trust

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.

Christina Carè

Sevendots, London