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CATEGORY INSIGHTS: SUSTAINABILITY

Sustainable Product Market Expands, Future Growth Certain

Manufacturers and brands work to harness technology, reduce waste and introduce more planet-friendly packaging to deliver eco-friendly alternatives
February 23, 2023

Key industry players are focusing on reducing food waste by about 50% through the adoption of several methods to extend the shelf-life of food. Top companies are paying strict regulations on food waste. FDA supports the food industry regarding food safety, packaged foods, and clean labeling. In the coming period, food manufacturers are likely to develop smart technology that may reduce the wastage of food items.


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2022 PREDICTIONS | PACKAGING

Three Top Trends from an Expert Packaging Designer

Tom Newmaster shares thoughts on what retail packaging may look like in the coming year and beyond
Tom Newmaster
December 29, 2021

Discussing packaging trends is something akin to talking about reincarnation—where something is reborn, reborn and reborn yet again. When it comes to packaging however, each new iteration brings more sophistication and promise.


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Nominations Open for 2021 Rabobank North America Leadership Awards

North American food & agribusiness companies to be recognized for industry stewardship, sustainability and innovation
July 13, 2021
Rabobank is seeking nominations for its annual North America Leadership Awards, which recognize North American Food & Agribusiness (F&A) companies that excel in industry stewardship, sustainability and innovation.
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2020 New Product Pacesetters Report Reveals Value of Promoting Excitement, Comfort During a Trying Year

The 26th annual report addresses unprecedented impact from the pandemic on new product strategy
June 9, 2021
Despite significant hurdles created by the COVID-19 pandemic, many new products managed to beat the odds and emerge as winners, making their way into shoppers' carts during unprecedented times and resulting in multiple $100 million launches. More than a quarter of the New Product Pacesetters launched in the fourth quarter of 2019 or January 2020 saw big performances, accounting for 51 of 200 Pacesetter products, with 27 in the food and beverage sector.
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IRI Announces Diversity Advantage Program to Empower Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses

Leading retailers Ahold Delhaize USA Companies, Amazon and Kroger partner with IRI to support first phase of new program
May 12, 2021
IRI®, a fast-growing global leader in innovative solutions and services for consumer, retail and media companies, announced the launch of the IRI Diversity Advantage Program™ (DAP) to inspire and empower rising minority- and women-owned consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies to achieve positive organizational growth.  
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Small, Extra-Small and Private Label CPG Manufacturers Gained Market Share in 2020

New IRI research finds that in 2020 the CPG industry grew 10.3%, with smaller manufacturers collectively capturing nearly one-third of that growth
January 28, 2021
New research from IRI®, a global leader in innovative solutions and services for consumer, retail and media companies, found that small and extra-small CPG manufacturers’ and retailers’ own brands gained US market share over larger players during 2020. Of the CPG industry’s $933 billion of total US sales in measured channels in 2020, large manufacturers collectively lost 1.3 share points, or $12.1 billion in sales, to smaller players due to channel shifts, supply constraints and category shifts.
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Vaccine Adoption & the Impact on CPG Industry

IRI anticipates that a significant proportion of consumers will get vaccinated by mid-year to the end of 2021
December 18, 2020
IRI’s latest report, “Anticipated Vaccine Adoption and Impact on CPG Industry,” explores the opportunities that retailers and manufacturers have to promote vaccinations, both as a physical destination where consumers can get a vaccination, and as part of overall wellness campaigns.
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IRI Holiday Research Predicts Disrupted Consumer Behaviors, CPG Opportunities

As COVID-19 spikes again, americans rethink holiday plans, creating new opportunities for manufacturers and retailers that act quickly
November 4, 2020
IRI projects turkey sales for Thanksgiving to be strong, with an emphasis on smaller whole birds or cuts. Turkey and roasting meats have enjoyed a sales boom during the pandemic, with the most robust growth among younger and lower-income shoppers.
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'Project Potluck' to Promote Representation of Black, Indigenous, People of Color in the Consumer-Packaged Goods Space

CEOs from a dozen cousins, Beanfields and Mason Dixie Foods band together to advocate for diversity through community, events and mentorship
September 22, 2020
Looking to promote positive, long-lasting change, Ibraheem Basir, Founder and CEO of A Dozen Cousins, started Project Potluck as a first-of-its-kind organization to help BIPOC thrive in the CPG industry by tackling the inherent bias in hiring, networking gaps, lack of access to capital for diverse founders and more.
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Social, Environmental Causes Among Leading CPG Trends

Top 10 growing trends based on brand exhibitors at Natural Products Expo's Spark Change
August 26, 2020
If 2020 had gone to plan, Natural Products Expo East 2020 would have been just around the corner and the NEXT team would have been presenting on the top growing and emerging trends that were unfolding on the trade show floor. Instead, we're looking to Natural Products Expo's Spark Change, which kicked off Wednesday, Aug. 26. 
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4/16/24 to 4/16/25
Contact: Meg K.

How to Improve Your Innovation’s Chance of Success: Four Mistakes to Avoid and Seven Ways Forward

ON DEMAND: Broadcasting Live Session from New Products Conference: In this keynote, Tofel and Sasson begin with the premise that big CPG has the right to lead on innovations of all types. 

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