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Challenge accepted! As a proud partner of TUM Venture Labs, we are looking forward to contribute two challenges to the upcoming Growth Alliance | AgriFood idea camp, a hackathon for students passionate about future technologies and innovative solutions in the agriculture and food industries. Our challenges align with our Dr. Oetker sustainability charter goal of becoming net zero by 2050. 1️⃣What does an investment tool for Regenerative Agriculture look like? How can we scientifically validate the benefits of regenerative agriculture to convince key stakeholders like investors, companies, and farmers? 2️⃣How do we create a net zero pizza?🍕 How can we make every step of a pizza's life cycle—from raw material cultivation, logistics, and production to sales and consumption—completely CO2-neutral? We’re excited for the hackathon and can’t wait to see the brilliant ideas that emerge!💡 Find out more about our efforts on driving sustainability and becoming net zero in the comments.⤵️ #GrowthAlliance #JoinTheTaste #DrOetker

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"Even when you're picking your battles, you should be thinking about the story."--Maisie Ganzler, Chief Strategy and Brand Officer at Bon Appétit Management Company and author of You Can't Market Manure at Lunchtime: And Other Lessons from the Food Industry for Creating a More Sustainable Company Maisie Ganzler joined us to share invaluable wisdom on how to execute a transparent, effective sustainability strategy that will inspire your customers, employees, and industry. Click below to sign up for IVY's Daily Insights newsletter and receive a curated insight like this every weekday, straight to your inbox. https://lnkd.in/eyiq_WY5 #sustainability #ESG #sustainabilityleader #climate #greatreads #CEO #leadership #CSR #SDG

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Proud announcement: More Nutrition achieves a new milestone, mastering record-breaking order volumes with our CIS! 🛒💪 With brands like More Nutrition, ESN, and The Foodist GmbH, The Quality Group is meeting the growing demand for high-quality nutritional supplements – and handling an incredible volume of orders. You wonder how More Nutrition manages invoicing at peak times with over 100,000 orders in a single day without slowing down processes? That’s where our Customer Invoicing Service (CIS) Odoo comes in! 💪 So, what makes our CIS so special? 🚀 ◾ Automated invoicing and credit note generation for all Shopify orders ◾ Fast processing and reduced errors even during high order volumes ◾ Accurate tax calculation for various countries, even with complex shipping costs and vouchers ◾ Export to SAP accounting Since introducing CIS, we’ve processed over 4.5 million invoices and significantly reduced error rates. 🔥 Black Friday, we are ready for you! Check out the full blog post to see how CIS not only simplifies More Nutrition's daily operations but also creates the flexibility needed for future scalability. #Ecommerce #Automation #Invoicing #Shopify #Scalability

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Did you know what was Nestlé upto? It launched 40 new products in the European market, specifically Romanian consumers. 1. Seasonal Treats 2. Nescafe 3in1 black roast 3. Maggi Brand Refresh 4. Infant Nutrition 5. Purina Pet Products During this launch a special attention was given to the sustainability efforts, let’s have a look at them: 1. Recyclable Packaging 2. Plastic Packaging Initiatives 3. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Scheme This spring, Nestlé launched 40 new products across five categories in Romania, part of a campaign to innovate and delight consumers. This effort emphasizes Nestlé’s commitment to sustainability and market leadership as the world's largest food and beverage company. If you want more information, go read our full blog here ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gRZyjfe8 #AiPalette #sustainability #nestle #packaging #branding #ingredients #cpg #foodandinnnovation #fnb

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The Swiss co-operative group 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐬 wants to sell its DIY store sales line 𝐃𝐨 𝐢𝐭 + 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐧. The ten 𝐎𝐛𝐢 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬 that Migros operates as a franchisee in Switzerland are to remain. Learn more on diyinternational.com 👇 Migros-Gruppe OBI Group Holding #doitgarden #diyinternational #diyinternationalcom #diyinternationalnewsletter #diymarket #homeimprovement #homeimprovementmarket #homeimprovementretailers

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Did you know that diverse teams outperform homogeneous ones? It's scientifically proven. At Dr. Oetker, we don't just talk about diversity and inclusion—it's woven into our purpose of 'Creating a Taste of Home'. Our commitment to our employees is to foster a corporate culture where everyone feels valued and included. Learn more about our diversity and inclusion offers at Dr. Oetker by following the link in the comments.⤵️

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Breaking Down the Bar: Price Changes in Chocolate Ingredients (2024 vs. 2023) 🍫 As an FMCG chocolate producer, staying on top of ingredient costs is crucial for maintaining profitability and delivering quality products to our customers. Our latest analysis shows significant shifts in the prices of key ingredients from 2023 to 2024. 📈 Increased Costs: Cocoa is currently experiencing unprecedented highs in the market, for instance, Cocoa Butter has seen a price increase of more than +450% from '23 to '24. Martijn Bron, our resident commodity expert, sheds light on the situation: "In some areas high prices are starting to hurt demand. Large confectionary players are facing mounting cocoa costs, inflation-strapped consumers, and disruptions from pricing negotiations in Europe. Lower cocoa prices would offer some relief to chocolate makers, who have seen costs soar and have been scouring the world for cocoa beans." 📉 Decreased Costs: Meanwhile, while the cocoa prices soar, the sugar market tells a different story. With sugar prices, chocolate's biggest ingredient, dropping by 45% compared to last year's historical highs. Gabrielle Del'Arco, Vesper's sugar analyst, says: "Over the last year optimal weather conditions in major sugar-producing regions have led to higher-than-expected yields of sugar cane and beet. Why does this matter? - Informed Decision-Making: By understanding these fluctuations, we can make smarter choices in procurement, ensuring we buy ingredients at the best possible prices. - Pricing Strategy: Keeping track of cost changes helps us adjust our pricing fairly, balancing affordability for our customers with sustainability for our business. - Product Formulation: Knowing which ingredients have become more expensive or cheaper allows us to tweak our recipes without compromising on taste and quality. - Efficient Supply Chain Management: Awareness of price trends helps us streamline our supply chain, reducing waste and improving efficiency. What does Vesper offer? One Dashboard, All Insights: Gain a comprehensive view of ingredient prices and market trends with Vesper's intuitive dashboard. Whether it's cocoa, sugar, or any other ingredient, our platform equips you with the tools you need to manage risks and optimize procurement strategies effectively. Set up your own pricing dashboard in a free trial, no credit card required: https://lnkd.in/emSF8uJd

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In the pre-pandemic times (i.e., before it was mainstream 💅), De Klok Dranken, a subsidiary of the beverage giant Koninklijke Grolsch, aimed to boost online orders among its B2B customers. Today, online shopping is the norm, not just for individual buyers but also for businesses. A few years back, things were different, adding challenges in customer relations management. With the help of Innovadis BV, the company successfully replatformed from SAP to Virto Commerce in a span of a few weeks and saw tremendous growth in the adoption rate of its new digital self-service portal. More on the continuous innovation of De Klok Dranken in our slides👇 #ecommerce #b2becommerce #casestudy

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📉 Dutch brewer Heineken reported lower-than-expected operating profit and beer sales in its half-year results, leading to a 10% drop in its share price. CFO Harold van den Broek noted that the outlook was influenced by a weak performance in June and July in Europe. Cooler weather negatively affected Heineken's sales, and the anticipated boost from sporting events failed to occur. 📉 Heineken is not alone in experiencing a decline; Diageo has also missed expectations. Diageo has warned that financial difficulties might persist into next year after the company missed its full-year profit targets, causing shares to drop by over 9% to a four-year low. 📉 Similarly, Casamigos Tequila sales declined by 20% in Diageo’s full-year results, which stayed flat overall due to the performance in the Latin American and Caribbean region. 🌏 💡 In these challenging times, businesses need innovative solutions to thrive. Spiritrade can aid businesses by finding new routes to markets, ensuring they reach their full potential even in tough conditions. Reach out to Spiritrade today! #MarketUpdate #Heineken #Diageo #BusinessGrowth #Innovation #Spiritrade #NewMarkets #BusinessSolutions #GlobalTrade #B2B #BeverageIndustry ps://https://lnkd.in/dcVKvKHn

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How do we come up with new product ideas? 💡 Continuous exchange with our customers and suppliers on relevant customer needs. 💡 Checking latest reports on food and food trends. 💡 Visiting shows/ fairs for #inspiration. 💡 Analyze different market data. Why do we create our own products and in this case snack mixes? 🚀 Because “We shape the Future of the Food Industry.” - Thats in our DNA. ✨ Bringing new ideas to our customers so that they can inspire their customers with new products. ❤️ As the ones who have the direct contact to the source, we can show the food industry what is possible with the great ingredients we have. So, coming up with those new Ocean Spray Ingredients Cranberry Mixes is a also about our #passion, to show what possibilities this ingredient has to offer. What is it that inspires you? Where do you get your ideas from? 👉 In case you want to get inspired by our new tasty Cranberry Mixes, find more information here https://lnkd.in/dXZ8kcVB ! We are more than happy to send out samples or even make your own mix, that fits to your target group. #snacking #productdevelopment #cranberry

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The HEINEKEN Company acquires stake in STËLZ 👏 The multinational brewing company has acquired a minority stake in the Dutch ready-to-drink brand for an undisclosed sum. Founded by Milan Voet and Glenn Cornelisse in 2020, the hard seltzer brand's growth has coincided with the rise of hard seltzer consumption in the Netherlands with the category expected to account for 18% of RTD sales in 2028. Stëlz will continue to operate as an 'independent' brand with Heineken providing the resources to help the company expand in the 'beyond beer' category. Voet commented: "With the advent of hard seltzer, you see a shift in social drinking culture. To unlock that potential, we need expertise and strength and our big neighbour obviously has that.­ They understand the beverage market like no one else and can help us with knowledge and expertise in the retail, hospitality, and festival domains.” Maarten Schuurman, Managing Director for Heineken's Netherlands business, added: "It is admirable how Stëlz has secured a unique position with their hard seltzer in a short time. On one hand, it’s about the product, but it’s especially about how Stëlz markets it in their own distinctive way: direct and straightforward, with a keen sense of the current zeitgeist and the moments when you enjoy a hard seltzer.” #News #Drinks #Alcohol #Seltzer #Acquisition #Netherlands #Growth

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2 of 4: Matthias Heume and Steffen Sonnenberg of the Food Consulting Network will participate at the Food ingredients Europe in Frankfurt:   Talk to Matthias of Innotens GmbH about ·        Leadership. Innovation. Growth. ·        Alternative proteins ·        Plant fibers   Been there. Done that. 30 years of proven experience and expertise in turning pain points into customer solutions.   Talk to Steffen of Sonnenberg Consulting about ·        Profitability improvement through change and lean management ·        Restructuring and turn around management ·        Extension of your business to new markets   Interim management and consulting as CEO, CSO and COO in Nutrition, Chemistry and Pharma.

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Hooray hooray 🎉 it's my 1y at Alpro birthday! 🎂 A perfect moment to thank my team and reflect on the past year. I wanted to share 5 key learnings from my experience as a young professional. After all, we all start as juniors, right? 1. Ask for help 🤔 It's pretty intimidating being surrounded by so many experts at various levels of seniority. Did I mention my colleagues are the elite of the plant-based industry? It took me a while to feel comfortable reaching out with questions, but once I did, I started learning a tremendous amount. 2. No education prepares you for this 🎓 Sure, it helps to know a thing or two about food science and engineering. All the rest—you learn on the job. Humbling. Challenging at times. But I'm getting better by the day at: - project management - sensory skills (although coffee-days are tough ones) - SAP (We are not friends—yet.) - process and ingredient knowledge - ... 3. The learning curve is vertical 📈 Well, sometimes at least. This is my first job and experience in FMCG. At times, the amount of new info is overwhelming. However—I'm lucky to be surrounded by incredible people who guide me when needed and give me space to explore and figure things out on my own. After all, I'm also learning that I'm pretty good at what I do. 😎 4. Passion = key 🥛💚 Working in plant-based was my mission. Working at Alpro was my dream. The plant-based industry is such an exciting and innovative space, and to work in this energy is electrifying. I hope/wish people know how much passion is poured into their daily Alpro product! 5. Excel is your bff 📊 Need I say more? Happy 1y to me and here's to many more plant-based innovations! 🥂 #productdevelopment #plantbased #alpro #innovation

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FMCG behemoth Unilever recently announced its results for the first quarter of 2024. Hein Schumacher, CEO of Unilever said the company delivered improved volume growth in the first quarter, driven by Power Brands which saw underlying sales growth of 6.1%, with strong performances from Dove, Knorr, Rexona and Sunsilk. Read more 👇 https://lnkd.in/grx5h7xM #digitalmarketing #marketing #socialmedia #business #entrepreneur #branding #socialmediamarketing #contentmarketing #growthhacking #marketingstrategy #growthmindset #leadgeneration #sales #engagement #communitybuilding #influencermarketing #results #impact

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Improverished consumers and what does it mean for #FMCG players? Personal savings rate hitting the all time low, while at the same time credit card debt is near all time high signals that consumers are poor and may be nearing their limits with unprecedented cost of living and assets inflation far outpacing their income growth (excl. top decile) Most of the FMCG players rely on a strong middle class, and the purchasing power of the bottom 90% of the consumers across the major economies got visibly poorer, as the vast majority of newly 'created' (printed) wealth got accumulated by the very rich (>66% of all the wealth 'printed' since 2020 ended up with the top 1%) that are unlikely to drastically increase their spend on CPG (how much more shampoo can Jeff Bezos buy?) If so far the price elasticity was low (low to no volume decline) it was driven by several forces that may well be about to expire, as many metrics are hitting the respective lows/ highs not seen since 2008/09 downturn Maintaining the pre-pandemics consumption will result tricky for many consumers. As such, we may expect strong demand for the entry level and luxury segments, while the mid-tier will face drop in demand (most of consumer goods are not really discretionary, so some mid-tier consumer will switch to Private Labels/ value brands, and 'the rich' got even wealthier so they will not trade down from luxury) The upcoming quarters will bring some important decisions for many Brands willing to defend/ expand their positions, and/ or adjust according to shifting demand Know more about our perspective on how to accelerate organic volume growth create incremental category value read our last publication on Zero Based Growth: https://lnkd.in/eG62xkNE To receive the corresponding deck, pl. leave your name in comment 𝗧𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀, 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀/ 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝗠𝗖𝗚 𝗖𝗘𝗢𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿: https://lnkd.in/ea4gy65y #strategy Frederic Fernandez & Associates Source: tradingeconomics

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🍹A great interview in The Spirits Business with the founders of our super-premium drinks mixer brand customer Double Dutch Drinks | B Corp https://bit.ly/3yhs1x0 Joyce De Haas and Raissa de Haas talk about their growth saying the UK is their home market and a big focus, but the Middle East is a growing market for them, as is Eastern Europe and Asia 🌍🌏🌎 Joyce also talks about their approach in the US. "Our focus is now very much on Miami, rather than Florida, for example, and Los Angeles rather than California. We take a city approach in our key states to really get it right. A completely untapped market for us at the moment is Latin America – there are some key markets that are really interesting, like Mexico and Brazil." With NetSuite on their side, continued global growth is on the cards for Double Dutch. #NetSuite #NetSuiteSuccess #GlobalExpansion #MarketExpansion #GlobalGrowth #BeverageMarket

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Heineken, you missed the sales goal! Did you know Heineken’s share of total lager sales in Convenience stores is lower than last year? Our Pinpoint data can tell us how much they missed the mark and highlight key performance insights on competitors. How did your brand perform? We can tell you… Book a chat with us to discuss: https://hubs.la/Q02FPXjL0 Thumbprint Retail Spotlight #eposdata #euro24 #beer

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Heineken, you missed the sales goal! Did you know Heineken’s share of total lager sales in Convenience stores is lower than last year? Our Pinpoint data can tell us how much they missed the mark and highlight key performance insights on competitors. How did your brand perform? We can tell you… Book a chat with us to discuss: https://hubs.la/Q02FPX5K0 Retail Spotlight #eposdata #euro24 #beer

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