Ferrero’s latest Cocoa Charter Progress Report underscores the company’s commitment to positive change within the cocoa industry.
In the world of confectionery, unconventional candies like marshmallows, spreads, and interactive novelties are finding their place despite challenges like inflation, supply chain disruptions, and shifting consumer interests.
Smartphones are becoming the dominant platform for digital sales as m-commerce (sales made on mobile devices) continues to rise.
L’Oréal has partnered with Vertily to conduct the “My Skin & Hair Journey” study, a multi-year research initiative focused on understanding the factors influencing skin and hair health over time.
Big companies with proprietary data find using open data-based generative AI models for research too risky.
Consumer brands are increasingly leveraging augmented reality (AR) to enhance customer engagement and sales.
Perfect Corp., a Taiwanese firm specialising in augmented reality (AR) and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, showcased its virtual try-on (VTO) technology and other innovations at its annual Global Beauty and Fashion Tech Forum.
Global companies Amcor, Delterra, Mars, and Procter & Gamble (P&G) have formed a strategic partnership to combat plastic pollution in the Global South, including Africa, Latin America, parts of Asia, and Oceania.
Consumer packaged goods (CPG) company Colgate-Palmolive has embedded sustainability into its supply chain operations for over two decades.
According to a recent study by the Collage Group, Gen X consumers are seeking brands to help alleviate their stress due to their multiple responsibilities.
Hostess Brands, Inc. has highlighted its achievements in product nutrition and environmental preservation in its 2022–23 Corporate Responsibility Report titled “Inspiring Moments of Joy with Transparency and Progress.”
As consumers increasingly seek out gluten-free and healthier snack options, brands are turning to alternative ingredients such as chickpeas, gluten-free oats, black beans, and green peas.
A recent study conducted by Basis and Unilever reveals that 93% of Generation Z (Gen Z) consumers globally have encountered stereotypes on social media.
The consumer technology industry is experiencing significant changes that are reshaping supply chains.
Kantar Worldpanel, a leading global research and insight group, has released its annual brand footprint report, highlighting the performance of various brands in the FMCG (fast-moving consumer goods) industry.
Global consumer packaged goods companies Mars and Procter & Gamble, packaging producer Amcor, and environmental non-profit Delterra have joined forces to address plastic pollution in the Global South. The partnership, which commits $6 million over five years, aims to implement scalable solutions for a circular plastics economy. The initiative coincides with the upcoming Global Plastics Treaty negotiations. The partners recognise that plastic pollution stems from inadequate waste management and circularity solutions, prompting investments in innovative programmes. Delterra’s Plastic IQ tool will help companies reduce their plastic footprint and transition to a circular economy, while the Rethinking Recycling programme focuses on capturing recyclable and compostable materials. The partnership initially targets Indonesia, Argentina, and Brazil, with the goal of providing waste management and recycling systems to 10 million people and driving systemic change across the ecosystem.
The fragmented recycling system in the U.S. creates challenges in communicating recyclability information to consumers.
Sephora, the beauty retailer, is partnering with content creators to enhance its brand impact.
Food waste is a significant challenge in the food chain, particularly at the food service level, where predicting orders and uneaten portions is difficult.
Mondelēz International has released its Snacking Made Right Report 2022, showcasing progress towards its 2025 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals.
Deliverect, a company specialising in integrating delivery orders for restaurants, is set to enhance its services by acquiring ChatFood, a social media ordering platform.
Despite a challenging economic climate, consumer goods companies are investing heavily in their supply chains, focusing on three key trends: creating new forms of engagement, optimising for resilience, and scaling performance through technology, according to Gartner.
Coca-Cola’s Global Head of Marketing Technology, Pratik Thakar, suggested that businesses prioritise investing in artificial intelligence (AI) rather than Web3 technologies.
Consumer habits have shifted towards healthier lifestyles, environmental sustainability, and animal welfare, driving the demand for plant-based foods.
In a world where ending hunger, improving nutrition, and treating chronic diseases through sustainable food sources seem like distant goals, synthetic biology holds the potential to make this vision a reality.
Juice maker Ocean Spray, luxury retailer Neiman Marcus, packaging and paper company DS Smith, and material handling trade association MHI have joined the Supplier Leadership on Climate Transition collaborative.
According to data from the Good Food Institute, the global plant-based food industry generated $8 billion in sales and received $1.2 billion in investment in 2022.
Poul Weihrauch, the new CEO of Mars, has said that companies have a “moral” duty to reduce their environmental footprint amid the ongoing battle against climate change.
PepsiCo has launched pep+ Partners for Tomorrow, a digital platform to offer a range of sustainability solutions to its customers in the retail, foodservice and hospitality industries.
The consumer goods industry is a highly competitive space, with companies constantly seeking new ways to improve their operations and stay ahead of the competition.
Ferrero’s latest Cocoa Charter Progress Report underscores the company’s commitment to positive change within the cocoa industry.
In the world of confectionery, unconventional candies like marshmallows, spreads, and interactive novelties are finding their place despite challenges like inflation, supply chain disruptions, and shifting consumer interests.
Smartphones are becoming the dominant platform for digital sales as m-commerce (sales made on mobile devices) continues to rise.
L’Oréal has partnered with Vertily to conduct the “My Skin & Hair Journey” study, a multi-year research initiative focused on understanding the factors influencing skin and hair health over time.
Big companies with proprietary data find using open data-based generative AI models for research too risky.
Consumer brands are increasingly leveraging augmented reality (AR) to enhance customer engagement and sales.
Perfect Corp., a Taiwanese firm specialising in augmented reality (AR) and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, showcased its virtual try-on (VTO) technology and other innovations at its annual Global Beauty and Fashion Tech Forum.
Global companies Amcor, Delterra, Mars, and Procter & Gamble (P&G) have formed a strategic partnership to combat plastic pollution in the Global South, including Africa, Latin America, parts of Asia, and Oceania.
Consumer packaged goods (CPG) company Colgate-Palmolive has embedded sustainability into its supply chain operations for over two decades.
According to a recent study by the Collage Group, Gen X consumers are seeking brands to help alleviate their stress due to their multiple responsibilities.
Hostess Brands, Inc. has highlighted its achievements in product nutrition and environmental preservation in its 2022–23 Corporate Responsibility Report titled “Inspiring Moments of Joy with Transparency and Progress.”
As consumers increasingly seek out gluten-free and healthier snack options, brands are turning to alternative ingredients such as chickpeas, gluten-free oats, black beans, and green peas.
A recent study conducted by Basis and Unilever reveals that 93% of Generation Z (Gen Z) consumers globally have encountered stereotypes on social media.
The consumer technology industry is experiencing significant changes that are reshaping supply chains.
Kantar Worldpanel, a leading global research and insight group, has released its annual brand footprint report, highlighting the performance of various brands in the FMCG (fast-moving consumer goods) industry.
Global consumer packaged goods companies Mars and Procter & Gamble, packaging producer Amcor, and environmental non-profit Delterra have joined forces to address plastic pollution in the Global South. The partnership, which commits $6 million over five years, aims to implement scalable solutions for a circular plastics economy. The initiative coincides with the upcoming Global Plastics Treaty negotiations. The partners recognise that plastic pollution stems from inadequate waste management and circularity solutions, prompting investments in innovative programmes. Delterra’s Plastic IQ tool will help companies reduce their plastic footprint and transition to a circular economy, while the Rethinking Recycling programme focuses on capturing recyclable and compostable materials. The partnership initially targets Indonesia, Argentina, and Brazil, with the goal of providing waste management and recycling systems to 10 million people and driving systemic change across the ecosystem.
The fragmented recycling system in the U.S. creates challenges in communicating recyclability information to consumers.
Sephora, the beauty retailer, is partnering with content creators to enhance its brand impact.
Food waste is a significant challenge in the food chain, particularly at the food service level, where predicting orders and uneaten portions is difficult.
Mondelēz International has released its Snacking Made Right Report 2022, showcasing progress towards its 2025 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals.
Deliverect, a company specialising in integrating delivery orders for restaurants, is set to enhance its services by acquiring ChatFood, a social media ordering platform.
Despite a challenging economic climate, consumer goods companies are investing heavily in their supply chains, focusing on three key trends: creating new forms of engagement, optimising for resilience, and scaling performance through technology, according to Gartner.
Coca-Cola’s Global Head of Marketing Technology, Pratik Thakar, suggested that businesses prioritise investing in artificial intelligence (AI) rather than Web3 technologies.
Consumer habits have shifted towards healthier lifestyles, environmental sustainability, and animal welfare, driving the demand for plant-based foods.
In a world where ending hunger, improving nutrition, and treating chronic diseases through sustainable food sources seem like distant goals, synthetic biology holds the potential to make this vision a reality.
Juice maker Ocean Spray, luxury retailer Neiman Marcus, packaging and paper company DS Smith, and material handling trade association MHI have joined the Supplier Leadership on Climate Transition collaborative.
According to data from the Good Food Institute, the global plant-based food industry generated $8 billion in sales and received $1.2 billion in investment in 2022.
Poul Weihrauch, the new CEO of Mars, has said that companies have a “moral” duty to reduce their environmental footprint amid the ongoing battle against climate change.
PepsiCo has launched pep+ Partners for Tomorrow, a digital platform to offer a range of sustainability solutions to its customers in the retail, foodservice and hospitality industries.
The consumer goods industry is a highly competitive space, with companies constantly seeking new ways to improve their operations and stay ahead of the competition.
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