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Revenue Growth Management (RGM) is a powerful strategy for boosting profit in the food and beverage and CPG sectors. As companies face rising costs and changing consumer demand, RGM helps optimize pricing, promotions, and distribution while leveraging analytics to drive growth and adapt quickly to market changes. Check out our latest edition of Catena Connections to learn why now is the time for organizations to embrace RGM strategies. #RGM #revenuegrowth

Crop conditions and rising manufacturing costs are causing an unprecedented spike in chocolate prices, reports The Food Institute. Retail prices are up about 10%, three times the overall inflation rate. Learn how this is impacting consumers: https://lnkd.in/eY-3fY8y #inflation #halloween

Proud of Catena Solutions and WunderLand Group for volunteering at the Greater Chicago Food Depository this morning! The team packed 204 boxes, 2,000 bags, and 4,896 pounds of pasta for a grand total of 4,080 meals. #EndHunger #ChicagoFoodDepository

CPG companies worldwide invest about 20% of their annual revenue in trade promotions, but 59% lose money on trade spending. An effective Revenue Growth Management (RGM) strategy can help. “RGM is about finding the optimal balance between volume, price, and profit using data and strategic insights to make better business decisions. RGM is not a tool; it’s an approach to strategic planning and execution.” - Rich Medrano, Practice Director, Revenue Growth Excellence Read our latest report to learn more about RGM’s role in food and beverage: https://lnkd.in/gkgbtwP2 #RGM #revenuegrowth

Catena is excited to highlight an incredible Compensation Consultant we’re working with right now. With experience in food and beverage and manufacturing organizations, this expert has successfully consulted with HR Business Partners and Plant-Level Leaders for new job evaluation, determining posting ranges, job offers, and employee compensation changes. Additionally, the consultant has a proven track record of implementing an enterprise-wide job design and grading framework that resulted in a 50% reduction in job descriptions. To learn more, contact Hannah Ennessy!

This Global Diversity Month, Advanced Group is celebrating with the theme of "I Am" to recognize the organization's diversity. The below Catena Solutions team members participated in the campaign, sharing their "I Am" statements that make them unique: Shana Reinhart: I am a rescue dog mom Lexi Addison: I am a boy mom Christine Liss Bart: I am a lefty #GlobalDiversityMonth

Your company implemented a promising new system, but now you’re facing even more headaches as employees struggle to navigate the change. What went wrong? When it comes to technology adoption, three main obstacles stand in the way: 🌐 Lack of data strategy 🌐 Inadequate implementation 🌐 Unrealistic expectations Get our tips on common technology challenges here: https://hubs.la/Q02VkgMN0 #technology #implementation

Thinking about next year's trends already? You're not alone. Whole Foods Market just released their top 10 food and beverage trends for 2025. Predictions include international snacking, a focus on crunchy texture, hydration-boosting products, an increase in protein-packed food, and more. See their full list of predictions here (via Progressive Grocer): https://lnkd.in/g9-kD6Vi #food #beverage #trends

Oct. 16 is World Food Day, which marks the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in 1945. The purpose of the day is to raise awareness of global hunger and promote efforts toward food security and sustainable agriculture. 🌎 At Catena, we love working in an industry that makes a difference through people-centric initiatives, drives innovation and opportunity, and unlocks technological growth. #WorldFoodDay #food #beverage

Now is the time for food and beverage organizations to embrace Revenue Growth Management (RGM) strategies to make better business decisions. “As companies in the food and beverage industry evolve from building foundational RGM capabilities to embracing transformational strategies, the shift is about more than just optimizing pricing and promotions. It’s about harnessing advanced analytics, consumer insights, and cross-functional collaboration to drive sustainable growth." - Rich Medrano, Practice Director, Revenue Growth Excellence at Catena Solutions. Read our latest article in Food Industry Executive below. #RGM #revenuegrowth