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• Why good design can make or break your food and beverage business

  It pays for firms to invest in impactful product packaging that tells a story and educates, writes Amanda Bowman of crowdspring.

  Amanda Bowman • May 23, 2018

• The importance of eco-friendly food packaging

  While it's difficult for CPG companies to reduce excess packaging, shifting to sustainable options appeals to today's more environmentally conscious consumers, writes Ian Venus of Venus Hartung.

  Ian Venus • May 22, 2018

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  Going bananas to keep perishable goods on the move

  To keep sensitive products from aging during transit, importers and exporters must look carefully at every step of the supply chain process, writes Gary M. Barraco of Amber Road.

  Gary M. Barraco • May 22, 2018

• Big Food's information gap

  Startups make better use of consumer feedback than large food companies, and the bigger firms should take a page from their playbook, writes Ben Lewis of Little Spoon.

  Ben Lewis • May 15, 2018

• Let's get weird: How to differentiate in food and beverage

  Weirdness acts as a sticky marketing channel by freely cementing your brand in your customer’s mind  — no costly, multi-touch digital marketing strategy necessary, says Ryan Williams of RISE Brewing Co. 

  Ryan Williams • May 2, 2018

• The future of grocery shopping is closer than you think

  Consumers are looking for in-store experiences personalized for them, such as fresh and healthy items, exclusive offers and friendly customer service, says Holly Pavlika of Inmar.

  Holly Pavlika • May 1, 2018

• Preparing front-line grocery workers for the retail revolution

  While embracing technology is central to transformation in the space, the human element must not be overlooked. RevUnit's David Baker explains how training can empower employees.

  David Baker • April 26, 2018

• Thought for food: How digital is changing the food supply chain

  FSMA regulations are pushing food companies toward broader digital transformation, and as organizations turn to operational data to ensure compliance and optimize production, Jeff Van Pelt of OSIsoft writes, data could transform the industry.

  Jeffrey Van Pelt • April 24, 2018

• Prepared foods are hot, but inefficiency could cool the trend

  Technologies that increase efficiency in perimeter departments are essential to maintaining margins, says Art Powell of Digimarc Corporation. 

  Art Powell • April 23, 2018

• Pollution: The next big food opportunity

  Food and beverage brands have a chance to respond to consumer demand for cleaner, functional products while helping reduce global pollution at the same time, says Mandy Saven of Stylus.

  Mandy Saven • April 17, 2018

• Traceability is a must for companies with zero-deforestation pledges

  By publishing their palm oil supply chains, Unilever and Nestlé paved the way for companies to make similar commitments, but Julie Nash of Ceres says other firms need to step up their game.   

  Julie Nash • April 10, 2018

• The egg industry of tomorrow: Embracing a more sustainable food future

  As demand for proteins and earth-friendly practices rise, food and agriculture giants are working with those creating plant-based alternatives. Ovotec Limited CEO Morten Ernst writes why he's embarked on this kind of partnership.

  Morten Ernst • April 9, 2018

• A love letter to working in food

  The industry is a satisfying, meaningful and everchanging ride, and Ryan Williams of RISE Brewing Co. writes why it's where he'll stay throughout his career.

  Ryan Williams • April 6, 2018

• In the Toys R Us void, toy makers should target grocery

  As the massive toy retailer winds down, producers can fill the gaps in their profit-and-loss statements by targeting supermarkets, writes Tim Hall, CEO of research firm Simporter.

  Tim Hall • April 5, 2018

• Here is what's next as grocers catch up to e-commerce

  Grocery e-commerce is expensive, but the faster retailers can adjust to the new online reality the more costs will come down, writes Victoria Gustafson of Astound Commerce. 

  Victoria Gustafson • March 29, 2018

• Thinking outside the meal kit box to improve food safety and quality

  While these products have become popular, there are challenges that remain. Steritech's Doug Sutton offers advice on ways to address high cancellation rates and falling sales.

  Doug Sutton • March 28, 2018

• Go fresh or go home: Grocers confront a new landscape

  As Amazon continues to pressure center store profits, Forager CEO David Stone writes that supermarkets should make fresh produce the core of their competitive strategy.

  David Stone • March 26, 2018

• Why local food is a great market opportunity

  BrightFarms CEO Paul Lightfoot says as consumer demand for fresh and local foods grows, there are meaningful opportunities available for upstart companies in the marketplace.

  Paul Lightfoot • March 16, 2018

• Wine and spirits, it's time to catch up to e-commerce

  Sean Dunn from Astound Commerce explains why this alcohol vertical is lagging behind consumer expectations, and how manufacturers can leverage this growing space. 

  Sean Dunn • March 13, 2018

• Recipe for failure: The 5 mistakes global retailers make when entering the U.S.

  As the grocery industry grows more competitive, global supermarket chains are eager to reposition themselves and build out their footprint in new markets. 

  Keith Daniels • March 8, 2018

• Incubate, accelerate, acquire ... or just keep knocking-off?

  Specialty Foods Association President Phil Kafarakis says as Big Food companies create new products, they must do a better job allocating resources, valuing passion and changing their age-old values.

  Phil Kafarakis • March 7, 2018

• Do consumers know what they are drinking?

  Ready-to-drink teas have moved up on consumers' list of beverage preferences, and Youngmok Kim of Synergy Flavors explains why they're popular, how they're made and what the clean label movement holds for them.

  Youngmok Kim • Feb. 14, 2018

• 5 key tactics give food industry leaders the upper hand in a crisis

  Brand strategist Sue Reninger with RMD Advertising advises companies to have a crisis management plan in place before a problem occurs. 

  Sue Reninger • Feb. 9, 2018

• How grocery retailers can survive in the age of Amazon

  Victoria Gustafson, the CPG/grocery strategy vertical lead at Astound Commerce, describes how supermarkets can leverage hyperlocalization and other industry cornerstones to fend off the e-commerce giant. 

  Victoria Gustafson • Feb. 2, 2018

• 4​ ​reasons​ ​why​ ​algae​ ​could​ ​add​ ​value​ ​as​ ​a​ ​functional​ ​​ingredient

  Andrew A. Dahl of ZIVO Bioscience describes some of the "chameleon-like" attributes that make it a strong option for many food and beverages.

  Andrew A. Dahl • Jan. 25, 2018

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