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As #PrivateBrand momentum shows no sign of slowing down, shifting shopper dynamics continue to lead strong strategic paths forward for retailers. Our division COO, Michael Taylor and VP of Strategic Advisory, Jean Ryan, sat down to share powerful insights with MRKT.    “Retailers need strong supplier partnerships to establish a pipeline for product development that meets their innovation and quality assurance standards,” shares Jean.   Continue reading for more key strategy insights here ➡ https://lnkd.in/gpAQJXy4 #Daymon #Retail #Innovation

As BBQ's, family get-togethers, and Fourth of July parties commence, frozen foods ❄ step in to provide the better overall value shoppers seek to support these occasions - from frozen meats to sides and dessert novelties. According to Chelsey Capps, "'It’s really important for retailers to create custom strategies for their private-brand programs. For some, it would behoove them to go after some of these larger pack sizes. This could prevent a larger family going from one store to another store, simply because one store doesn’t have larger-sized items that offer a greater value.’”      Continue reading in Progressive Grocer for addition frozen insights ➡ https://lnkd.in/e-UJRNMP     #Daymon #PrivateBrands #Frozen #Value 

Another Summer Fancy Food Show in the books! 🍉📕 The event was jam-packed with the latest food and beverage trends from around the world. Sarah Diamond from our Thought Leadership team attended the event and was blown away by the sheer magnitude of creativity at this year’s show.    “There wasn’t a single booth I stopped at that was one-dimensional,” shared Sarah. “The fusion of trends was clearly visible. Fruity beverages were not only sweet, but also free from artificial flavors, low calorie, and targeted to enhance gut health. Many snacks were not only gluten-free but also vegan. Most importantly, they tasted AMAZING and came in new formats."   “In today’s marketplace, you need to listen to the rising needs of consumers across multiple touch points, while ensuring products still taste good—and the exhibitions at this year’s event clearly understood the assignment."   While bold flavors proliferated throughout the show, other top trends include:    🌱Functional Wellness—Pre/pro biotics, botanicals & adaptogens, plant-powered energy 🍐Authenticity on the Rise—Real flavor & ingredients, brand diversity callouts, single origin 🔴Bold New Formats—Sphere shapes, freeze-dried, mouth melts, powders, snacking kits  🍝Dietary Support—Gluten-free ingredients like buckwheat, vegan sauces & dips    We can’t wait to continue tracking these trends and implementing them across the #PrivateBrand industry. #Daymon #FancyFoodShow #WeSoFancy

I spy 👀 Daymon interns! Our summer interns are all about learning, growing, and seeing how they can make a real impact in the industry (just like we do here at Daymon). Our core value #PeopleFirst includes fostering future leaders - check out the full Advantage Solutions video to see them shine. #Daymon #PrivateBrands #Internship

#PrivateBrands are heating up 🔥 and shifting marketplace behaviors. Daymon President, Jim Griffin, sat down with The Wall Street Journal to weigh in on this shift, discussing the monumental momentum behind Private Brand growth.    Read the full article here ➡  https://lnkd.in/ewfxmquu

Meet Renee End! Renee is a senior business manager for our Retailer Operations team, working with suppliers and one of our retail partners to drive Private Brand performance and innovation through thought leadership and insights.     Renee continues to receive recognition from our suppliers and retail partners and was recently called out by a C-suite level partner as being the best business manager they have ever worked with anywhere in their career.     Renee exemplifies many of our enterprise’s core values, especially Put People First. She is passionate in developing the skillsets of junior employees and is a true role model for her team.     “Always be a student of the business. Ask questions, utilize the wide variety of data resources, and tap into the experience of fellow associates and partners,” shared Renee when asked about advice for career development. “Pay attention to consumers’ needs and industry trends, and always look for ways to better understand and drive business results.”     Outside of work Renee enjoys reading, crafting, and exploring nature, as well as visiting historic locations.     We are lucky to have a role model like you on #TeamDaymon, Renee! 🌟 #DaymonEmployeeSpotlight #Daymon #PrivateBrands

Reflection today that the path forward is one of progress. We are proud to be an Advantage Solutions organization with values driven leadership putting people first and serving with heart today, and every single day! #juneteenth #winningtogether

We share Advantage Solutions’ excitement in welcoming our amazing interns! Here at #Daymon, we have five talented interns joining us across our teams. They’ve already started connecting with their mentors and we’re looking forward to seeing what hands-on projects and career-building experiences they’ll be a part of this summer. Our class of 2024 interns prove the future of the retail industry sure is bright! 🌟 🚀

Our team is reenergized after coming back from IDDBA in Houston this week. ⚡ We’re thankful to have been there to celebrate the sixty-year milestone of their annual show, celebrating food and its influence across communities, technology, culture and more.   Brad Hunter, senior manager on our category solutions team, connected with us after the event to share his insights on this year’s show.   “What I loved about this year’s event wasn’t just seeing all of the new and exciting innovations shaping these key perimeter departments but observing how last year’s trends have influenced the market and really taken form,” shared Brad. “From the snacking focus with bite-sized formats to sustainable packaging and cleaner ingredients, key focus areas are continuing to evolve and elevate these categories and I can’t wait to see how this year’s trends evolve and influence next year’s show - and the market as a whole.”   Additional Key Trends from IDDBA 2024:   🌎 Global Flavor Exploration – Indian & Middle Eastern Influences ☀ Seasonal Beyond the Basics – Cheese & Bread Innovations 🚀 Robotics & Automation – Automated Cake Decoration & Ordering Kiosks 💪 Functional Ingredients – Gut Health, Added Protein, & More   We look forward to activating these trends across the Private Brand industry.   #IDDBA #Daymon #PrivateBrands #Innovation 

Meet Grace Teodosio! Grace is a senior manager on our Category Solutions team. Grace is responsible for tracking and driving #PrivateBrand growth within non-foods. She leverages consumer and sales data to identify key trends and provide recommendations, expanding our Private Brands expertise across these categories.       Grace is always up for a new challenge and brings her A-game to every single project. Each team she works with trusts her to bring a data-driven perspective, a new lens, and top-notch presentations to deliver new insights to our customers.       Grace exemplifies our enterprise’s Lead with Insights core value, with her background in consumer insights and listening especially crucial when tracking new items and emerging brands.       “I am passionate about storytelling with insights,” shared Grace. “I love the process of building a compelling story with data and industry expertise to help our clients see broader themes and to contextualize strategic recommendations—it’s like putting a puzzle together and it’s an incredibly fascinating process.”       Grace is also a very creative person, enjoying creating visual art, making music, and exploring interior design.       Thank you, Grace, for everything you do to drive insights and growth for #TeamDaymon and with our clients.   🌟 #DaymonEmployeeSpotlight