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Save the Date for the final #HackForGoodHackForFood presentations.

I decided to share the #product journey we did with AlgoCart. AlgoCart developed a health and nutrition personalization platform for online grocery retailers. We ran for 2.5 years, went through 3 product iterations, and in the end reached the closest we could to a #productmarketfit. Each iteration took customer conversations (like, literally squatting in their offices for hours), research, trial and error.   #Productmanagers, I'm interested in your opinion, Would you have done something differently? Let me know in the comments.

It's Carob Bean Day! But for us, every day is a celebration of this incredible ingredient. 🎉We're passionate about unlocking the full potential of carob, from its naturally sweet taste to its powerhouse of wellness benefits. Have you tried a carob product before? Let us know in the comments below! 💬 #Carobbeanday #Carob #Foodingredients

What’s the first archetype on this year’s PERLab Picks? Health Heroes: the best gifts to help kickstart the new year with healthier rituals. One of the products we love is the On Cloudneo -- it’s not only a high-performance running shoe, but it is also labeled as “the shoe you will never own” … why? At the end of its #product life, you can send it back, and they will recycle your shoe and send a new pair. A truly #circular product that represents a sustainable performance equipment revolution. Read more about this product and check out our other Health Heroes: https://bit.ly/3R6wVUn ____ #PERLabPicks is your go-to source for finding the perfect gift for everyone! Our experts analyzed and tested products across six archetypes to provide gift ideas for every personality.

Looking Back at Our First Big Win! At FOINIKS, we began our journey by taking on a challenge that would shape our future. Back in the early days, we won a pitch for Anlene, the leading high-calcium brand from Fonterra. Their goal was clear—tap into a younger audience through digital and social media. With the rise of digital campaigns, Anlene wanted to spread awareness about the importance of calcium in daily diets. We stepped up to the challenge, building a web app that empowered users to understand how their dietary habits impacted their calcium levels. This project wasn’t just about creating a digital tool; it was about making a real impact on people’s health. It marked our first step into the digital landscape and laid the foundation for our journey as a full-service tech agency. Today, as we continue to innovate in tech product development, we’re proud to remember how it all started—with a mission to combine creativity, technology, and purpose. Special thanks to Arief Tjakraamidjaja and Essy Cinta for the opportunity to collaborate. #DigitalTransformation #Innovation #TechAgency #HealthcareTech #FOINIKSJourney #Anlene #MarketingStrategy #HealthAwareness #TechInnovation

I had a lot of fun sampling new and established brands at this year's Expo West. The show led me down many twists and turns, including cupcake pizza, salmon hot dogs, and collagen-flavored seitan. Through the craziness of it all I managed to take away several key themes I shared with my subscribers this morning: "stealth health" (à la Taika), resilience through biodiversity, regenerative ag, and an increased emphasis on omnichannel brands. These days it is easy to see who is adding ingredients and labels to check boxes, and who is actually doing the hard work to create better foundational ingredients at scale. I was lucky to uncover some of these in the sugar and wheat space, as well as further downstream into novel pastas, nut spreads, coffees, and chocolate. But none of these innovations matter if we aren't focused on getting products into the shopping carts of average Walmart consumers, as Andrea Hernández recently called out in her newsletter. The technology and innovation has arrived, it's just a matter of applying it to pull forward consumer demand to create real change. Check out the full story featuring Bay State Milling Company, Oobli, Voyage Foods, Patagonia Provisions, Lundberg Family Farms, Daily Harvest, & more! https://lnkd.in/gdfPYnAh #foodtech #expowest #expowest24 #cpg #grocery #groceryindustry #regenerative #sustainability

🚀 Exciting News! Drools is all set to make waves with its omnichannel expansion strategy! 🌐 #OmnichannelExpansion #PetNutrition #DataDrivenMarketing #QCommerce #Tier2Markets #PetParentsEngagement #AIIntegration #SupplyChainManagement #IndustryEngagement 🐾 As Drools gears up for rapid growth, our e-commerce business is projected to surge by 40-45% in the next 2 years. Thanks to strategic expansions, funding, and a focus on quick commerce platforms like Blinkit, Instamart, and Zepto, we're reaching even more pet parents. 📊 Our success in leveraging data-driven marketing, digital campaigns, and AI integration has truly propelled us forward, boosting sales and expanding our customer base. As we revamp our content to align with online shoppers' preferences, we're thrilled to engage even more effectively with our audience. 🎯 With a keen eye on tier 2 and beyond markets, Drools is set to make a significant impact. We're deeply engaged with pet parents, hosting daily synergy meetings at local pet shops and planning an impactful "back of the pack" campaign to raise awareness and connect with our community. 📦 Behind the scenes, our robust supply chain and distribution system, comprising over 38 depots and CNF warehouses, ensures efficient reach and service across a vast area. Paired with our impactful in-store branding initiatives, industry events, and digital marketing efforts, it's clear that Drools is poised for remarkable growth and industry influence. 🌟 Stay tuned for more updates as we continue our journey of innovation and engagement with the pet nutrition community! #DroolsExpands #PetNutritionLeader #InnovativeMarketing

Capture the direction of your next opportunity and take your #trends framework to the next level with DEMAND SPACES in #dairy with GlobalData's demand spaces! Industry Insights: Dairy and #Alternative #Demand Spaces and #toptrends The concept of "demand spaces" has been increasing among brands across the #FMCG spectrum. Demand spaces are an iteration of the longstanding analytical mode based around the "five W's": the #who, #what, #when, #where, and whys of #consumer #attitudes and #behaviors . Demand spaces are manifestations of different combinations of these factors that describe consumption occasions with particular audiences, product choices, purposes, locations, and so on. Overlaying distinctive demand spaces for each category on to the overarching consumer mega-trends allows us to identify more targetable #opportunities in specific sectors based on more detailed consumer behaviors, motivations, and mindsets within that category. 🎯 Targeted health 🎯 Delivering multiple, precise health benefits will be key to meeting more complex consumer health and wellness needs in 2024 🍿 Healthy snacking 🍿 Health and convenience features are a high priority in consumer purchase decisions 💰 Value scepticism 💰 Good quality remains the top priority for consumers purchasing dairy, despite a growing emphasis on affordability 🌞 Shelf-stable 🌞 Shelf-stable dairy products are more affordable and convenient, but historically lack the quality perceptions of fresh products  🧬 Next-generation formulation 🧬 Consumer demand for high-performing formulation is sometimes in conflict with a desire for natural, clean label products 🌱 Green hushing 🌱 Consumers are willing to trust brand information overall, but do not carry this good faith over to ethical matters 📚 Story-telling 📚 As an everyday essential, dairy has not always prioritized relating personally to the consumer, but this is changing in 2024 😋 Elevated flavors 😋 Dairy brands can engage with younger foodie consumers by showcasing unique dishes on social media platforms Arla Foods DMK Deutsches Milchkontor GmbH Lactalis Group Bel Danone Nestlé Molkerei Müller Kraft Heinz TheKraftHeinzNotCo SAVENCIA FrieslandCampina Existing subscribers can access the full report and consumer data here: https://lnkd.in/eTZWBtnp For more information and to explore GlobalData can support your trends framework and demand space planning contact me directly. jack.brown@gobaldata.com

Day 15! of Posting a $1,000,000 Project that anyone can take and run with until our company finds private investment for our endeavors. 🌟 Exciting News from Mr. Warden's Workshop ! 🌟 As we continue our journey to secure private investment for our groundbreaking projects, we're thrilled to share with you a glimpse of our latest innovation – an AI-driven assistant that transforms the way families plan meals and manage their nutrition, seamlessly integrated with smart refrigerator technology. 🔍 Here's What It's All About: 🍽️ Personalized Meal Planning: Our AI assistant learns about each family's unique dietary needs, preferences, and health goals, creating customized menus that cater to everyone. 🛒 Smart Shopping Assistance: It doesn't stop at planning! Our system generates smart shopping lists based on inventory levels, planned meals, and budget constraints – all synced with your smart fridge. 📈 Nutritional Insights: With health at its core, our AI provides detailed nutritional analysis for each meal, ensuring your family's well-being is always a priority. 🌍 Sustainable and Efficient: We're committed to reducing food waste and promoting sustainability through intelligent meal planning and shopping suggestions. 🔗 Why We're Sharing This: We believe in transparency and collaboration. As we seek private investment, we want our community to be part of our journey. Your support, feedback, and insights are invaluable as we strive to revolutionize the intersection of technology, nutrition, and everyday living. 💡 Join Us in This Culinary Tech Revolution! Imagine a world where meal planning is effortless, nutrition is personalized, and grocery shopping is a breeze – that's the world we're building. We're looking for visionary investors who share our passion for innovation, health, and technology. 🤝 Interested in Being Part of This Journey? Let's connect! Drop us a message or comment below. Let's discuss how we can collaborate to bring this project to life and make a positive impact on families around the globe. 🔔 Stay tuned for more updates as we continue our mission to find the right partners for our $1,000,000 project. #AI #SmartTechnology #Nutrition #MealPlanning #TechInnovation #InvestmentOpportunity #StartUpJourney #Day15

🎊 Happy New Year from VegaVend! Here's to a year filled with success, joy, and endless possibilities. 🥂✨ 🌈 Let's step into the New Year with renewed energy & fresh ideas. May your brands thrive, and your aspirations reach new heights in the coming year. #HappyNewYear #newyear2024 #VegaVendCommunity #CelebrateSuccess #onlinemarketplaces