Retail

Getting a foot in the door at Whole Foods Market stores can often be the first drop of fuel in a brand’s path to scale. The natural retailer’s executive leader of local and emerging brands, Casey Gaston, shared best practices at Nosh Live Winter 2024.

Plus, Olyra expands at Whole Foods Market, Bumpin Blends hits the bullseye, and The Only Bean rolls in to Costco.

On this episode of CPG Week, the podcast dives into the revival of nostalgic beverage brands, the implications of California’s fight against ultra-processed foods and one beverage co-packer’s abrupt plant closure.

Instant consumption means instant insights. For Gopuff, that means tracking product purchases to the potential impetus behind the buy. Take a look to learn how social media, big TV moments and value-seeking shaped shopper’s carts in 2024.

Hear insight from ReGen Brands founder Anthony Corsaro on why he believes this movement is at an inflection point, the challenges it must overcome to succeed and how his new platform is taking on the task.

Let’s take a look at the new private label entrants this past year, how the sector has performed and get a glimpse at how Big CPG is strategizing to stay competitive in the increasingly condensed market.

The state of grocery retail in 2024 was characterized by the failed Kroger-Albertsons merger, abrupt bankruptcies (and resurrections) and a trend toward small-format stores.

With the “Ozempic Era” in full swing, an increasing number of U.S. consumers are using appetite-suppressing GLP-1 drugs and, overall, eating less, particularly sweets, sugary drinks, carbs, and dairy products. But is this paradigm shift temporary, or does it signal a lasting impact for the packaged food industry? And how are manufacturers and retailers responding to the trend?

In this video we sit down with TikTok Shop’s head of food and beverage Cameron Gould-Saltman to learn the ins and outs of selling and fulfilling orders on the platform, gain an understanding of the evolving commission structure and hear firsthand how brands have positioned themselves to capture core target audiences.

Despite posting better-than-expected Q2 results, Cheerios and Betty Crocker maker General Mills announced yesterday that it has lowered its profit outlook for fiscal 2025 as it implements short-term promotions to attract budget-conscious consumers.