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Interested to see the latest food, beverage, and CPG financing trends? 👀 Ryan Williams, part of the JPG family, recently published FABID's Q1 2024 report. Ryan shared a snippet of the analysis in his post below, and trust us when we say the report is worth the read! 🌐 Check out FABID's LinkedIn page ✉️ Message Glenn Pappalardo or Kevin W. for more information on our M&A services. #FoodandBeverage #CPGIndustry #Financing #M&A

In the competitive landscape of the food industry, offering unique and high-quality products is crucial for grocery store success. While many retailers struggle to differentiate themselves, private labeling presents an opportunity to stand out. Ascot Valley Foods private label provides a seamless solution for companies looking to develop their own branded food items, offering numerous benefits that can transform the way grocery stores engage with their customers.   #Privatelabel #frozenfoods #AVFoods

🔴 PepsiCo, a leading global food and beverage company, strategically adjusts its pricing to navigate various economic and market conditions. This approach helps the company offset rising costs and maintain competitive positioning against its main rival, Coca-Cola. By exploring PepsiCo’s pricing strategy, we gain insight into how the company balances cost management, competitive tactics, and consumer expectations. #PepsiCo #PricingStrategy #EconomicInfluence #CompetitiveMarket #SegmentPricing #RetailStrategy #BrandManagement #ConsumerBehavior

Functional beverage is the fastest-growing category in grocery—but it’s also the least forgiving: https://okt.to/9BhacA “In a category as crowded and volatile as functional beverage, you’ll quickly see that the competitive forces are extraordinarily intense,” says LPK’s Chief Growth Officer, Jesse McMullin, a multi-hyphenate in functional beverage who has led the development and branding of over 140 on-shelf CPG products in his career. “The key to understanding these forces—and to maintaining a competitive advantage—lies in being self-aware about your brand and your business dependencies.” In our latest piece on lpk.com, McMullin gives guidance on navigating the complexities from seed to shelf: https://okt.to/sWZB1F #functionalbeverage #bevtrends #cpg #brandgrowth

🌱🍗 Impossible Foods is finally available at Whole Foods. Impossible Foods partners with Whole Foods Market to launch its plant-based chicken products, marking a significant move in its retail strategy. CEO Peter McGuinness acknowledged the company's delayed entry into the retail sector but emphasized the importance of making its products more accessible and widely available. McGuinness highlighted Whole Foods' reputation as a discerning retailer, noting that the partnership reflects Impossible's commitment to earning its place in the market. The decision to launch chicken products first, before its burger and beef lines, was strategic, as chicken is currently the fastest-growing protein in the U.S. The retail deal with Whole Foods comes after Impossible's recent rebranding efforts, which included packaging changes and refined messaging. McGuinness expressed optimism about the company's future, citing the growing demand for plant-based proteins and the favorable market conditions for expanding distribution. More information in the full Food Dive article: https://lnkd.in/d_ETMEVr #ForwardFooding #altprotein #futurefood #innovation #plantbased #sustainability

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🥵 Facing the Domino and Snow Effect in Dining: Your Lifeline Awaits. That new weight-loss drug "Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic " will DRAMATICALLY REDUCE TRAFFIC for RESTAURANTS and FOOD-RELATED BUSINESSES. 😳 For those restaurant owners and food related business owners, it’s like watching a single domino tip and set off a chain, with each challenge magnifying the next. ✅ The landscape is shifting: health trends altering customer choices and financial shifts squeezing margins. The carefully choreographed dance of operations? Now at risk of descending into chaos. 👍 In these tumultuous times, find solace in Gregory Bonilla’s working capital loans. 👍 Quick, efficient, and designed to provide a buffer against this cascading effect, ensuring your establishment remains a beacon of excellence despite external pressures. 😁 The only viable solution for the smaller operators is to take out the maxed level business funding and invest that capital into expanding their operations or upgrading their menus to retain their customers. ✅ We can quickly you get access to working capital . 👉 Simply click link here and complete our fast & easy Online Restaurant Funding Application👉 https://lnkd.in/e49eAkrk... OR ☎️ We can speak first, before filling out any applications. We can schedule a brief 5 minute phone call. Simply click link here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eW-e_94B OR ☎️ Do you rather speak RIGHT NOW ? OUR TOLL FREE : (800) 618-1022 #BonillamanagementfacesCapitalforRestaurants 🙂 Meanwhile enjoy Fortune news article below 👇 https://lnkd.in/eF3Z7zfa

Incrementality or cannibalization? That’s the question that should be running through the minds of every alcoholic beverage portfolio CEO right now when it comes to the growing non-alcoholic wine/beer/spirits movement. It makes us think about a similar CPG debate ragging on between animal and plant-based ingredients. Anyone industry jargonators have a "flexitarian type of word" for this beverage battle? That’s because while some will choose full-on sobriety…most will continue drinking a beer, glass of wine, or spirit-based mixed drink 99% of the time during those normal consumption occasions. The opportunity though is in having products in the portfolio that can still capture those 1% annual adjustments… #strategy #trends #markets #beverages #fmcg #cpg #alcohol #innovation #marketing #change #productdevelopment #retailing #retail #merchandising #grocery #businessintelligence #business #entrepreneurship #consultants

Strong tailwinds are driving growth in the produce distribution sector across foodservice and grocery channels. Steady consumer trends favoring healthier eating and unique specialization throughout the supply chain position the sector for elevated M&A activity. Our latest article discusses the trends shaping the produce distribution space and key considerations for buyers and investors interested in the sector.

Want to meet with retailers, food brands and foodservice? As gatekeepers to Food-Tech demand, these are some of the most influential and sought after voices in the space. We are so pleased to welcome a greater than ever before presence across our agenda and amongst our delegates. Surely the sign of a maturing sector. See below for a sneak peek at some confirmed brands. #foodtech #innovation #retail #cpg #foodservice