Olivier Juglair

Plant-based food: an ongoing transition across Europe 🌍 The transition to more sustainable eating habits is now unavoidable. Countries such as Germany and Spain are leading the way, with almost 20% of their populations adopting a more plant-based diet. Greece also stands out, with over a quarter of consumers adopting a flexitarian lifestyle. This trend is gradually spreading across Europe, highlighting a paradigm shift towards a more responsible and balanced diet. At Bonduelle, we are convinced that this transformation is essential, not only to meet today's food needs, but also to build a more responsible and balanced future. Plant-based food is a strategic lever for achieving this objective: it enables us to reconcile the environmental challenge with consumer expectations. We are determined to make an active contribution to this development, with the ambition of making plant-based food more accessible and tastier, for the well-being of the planet and future generations. 🌱 #LaNatureNotreFutur

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The refreshing beverages market in Europe is experiencing significant growth opportunities and innovation, with trends focusing on reduced sugar content, increased health and functional benefits and bold flavour offerings. I was delighted to have been asked by Maev Martin to contribute an article on the refreshing beverages category, in the Checkout Magazine Top 100 brands edition, that was published today, you can read the full article below. The refreshing beverages market is significantly shifting towards low and no-calorie beverage options, reflecting a broader consumer push towards healthier lifestyle choices. As consumer palates evolve, there's a notable trend towards bold and exotic flavours, which present new opportunities for beverage brands to differentiate and excel. Due to both supply challenges and changing consumer expectations, long-standing sectors like orange juice and energy drinks are innovating with a focus on sustainability, health, and new flavour profiles 😋. While the refreshing beverages category remains dominated by carbonated drinks, there are huge growth opportunities in the “better-for-you” category across reduced and zero sugar, added functional benefits, healthier energy drinks and hydration. The thirst for growth and innovation is there for beverage brands to drink from. For any beverages brand owner or manufacturer looking to create the new great tasting refreshing beverages innovation 💡, please do get in touch, the beverages team at Kerry is here to help. #beverages #softdrinks #refreshingbeverages #sugar #taste #innovation #checkoutmagazine #energydrinks #functionalbeverages #orangejuice #zerosugar #cola #hydration #lemonades #water #kerry #sustainability Thomas Hahlin Ahlinder Sheelagh Pentony Carol Dunne Gwyneth Kelly Michelle Osagie Mark Faherty Sinéad Smith David Deeley Brian Short Farrah Gilsenan Paul Villis Mark Allen Erika Minaguchi Magdalena Edyta Przewoźnik Barbara Lezzer Aoife Mc Donald Ian Chesworth Marc LEJEUNE Breda Kelly Tiphaine BEAU Sergio Saavedra Rodríguez Birgit Schaaf Erlon Pereira Bourcard Nesin Jim Watson Francois Sonneville Stephen Rannekleiv Mark Gallo John Craven Will Keating Lars Jensen Lorenz Hofer Jean-Philippe Delforge Jean Noel Ortal Elaine Druhan Ciara McDevitt Gilles Halotel

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Expanding into the EU post-Brexit? 🇪🇺 Don’t let trade barriers or regulatory hurdles hold your food brand back. With Cibus Nexum's FoodFlow Method, we not only offer outsourcing solutions but also help build reliable partnerships to ensure quality, efficiency, and long-term success. 🤝✅ Our latest blog series will tackle these topics head-on. Check out how we can help your food brand expand: #FoodInnovation #BrexitSolutions #Outsourcing #EUExpansion #CibusNexum

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🌟 Vitamin A: An Essential Nutrient for Your Business Success! Did you know that an estimated 250 million children worldwide suffer from vitamin A deficiency? (Source - trusted site) ✨ This vital nutrient is more important now than ever, especially as consumers increasingly prioritize their health! Vitamin A plays a crucial role in supporting eye health, boosting immunity, and maintaining vibrant skin. ⚡ However, there’s a catch choosing pure, organic Vitamin A is essential. Using low-quality or synthetic vitamins can have serious repercussions, not just for consumers but also for businesses. Companies relying on inferior products risk damaging their reputation and eroding customer trust. 👉 At Aryan Food Ingredients Limited, we recognize the critical need for premium quality organic Vitamin A in the B2B sector. 💥 Our mission is to provide industries globaly with the finest ingredients, ensuring that every client can deliver products that consumers can trust and rely on. 🔗 Partner with us to ensure excellence! For bulk order inquiries and to guarantee that your products meet the highest standards, connect with us TODAY! 💬 DM us now or visit our website to learn more about how Aryan Food Ingredients Limited can elevate your business with top-notch organic solutions! #VitaminA #premiumquality #b2bsolutions #standardingredients #certifiedorganic #saurabhgarg

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What is your take on UPFs? We must not forget that while the presence of all essential nutrients is important for #wellness & health, as important (if not more) is the absence of harmful substances! Reducing food waste, promoting access to fresh foods, policies that support local food production, innovation in food technology all are needed to tackle the challenges of food insecurity. #CravecraftedSnacks will do its share in promoting protopian food systems! #TechInFood #SnackSmart

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🚨 Poll Insights Alert 🚨 In the food industry, health and nutrition claims are key to attracting health-conscious consumers. But as last week's poll results show, this space poses significant challenges: What's the toughest challenge in marketing food products with health and nutrition claims? 🌐 Regulatory Standards: 35% 🔬 Proving Scientific Merit: 29% 🤔 Consumer Skepticism: 26% 🛍️ Competitive Market: 10% 📝 Key Takeaways: Regulatory Standards rank highest, showing the critical need for brands to navigate complex frameworks to maintain trust. Close behind, Proving Scientific Merit highlights the demand for robust evidence and transparency—essential in an era of informed consumers. Consumer Skepticism (26%) reminds us that clear, authentic communication is vital. Consumers quickly spot exaggerated claims, so trust is built through transparent storytelling linking science and benefits. Even though the Competitive Market ranks lowest at 10%, standing out still requires innovative and compelling messaging. 💡 Insight: Success lies in balancing compliance, credibility, and consumer connection. 💬 How do you address these challenges? Share your thoughts! #FoodIndustry #HealthClaims #ConsumerTrust #ProductMarketing

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By boosting good health or reducing negative health impact, the better for you snacks options have really caught on - the market value is set to reach USD 53 bn by 2033! Read here about the evolving trends in this segment and how major brands like Mars, Nestlé, Mondelez, and Ferrero are adapting to meet consumer demand for healthier options. #SnackSmart #HealthyChoices

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Market research group KAM’s annual report into the UK alcohol-free market shows that all age groups are drinking alcohol less frequently and less alcohol in total. While there are a growing number of non-drinkers (particularly among Gen Z) the big shift has been in existing drinkers of alcohol cutting down. The rationale might vary by demographic — older drinkers cut back alcohol to preserve physical health, while for younger ones it’s more about mental health and an active lifestyle. But the direction of travel is clear, multi-generational and, broadly speaking, global.  “Moderation,” the KAM report concludes, “is now a changed behaviour, not a fad.” And it’s set to continue. Drinks market analysts the IWSR predict the non-alc category will grow at 5% a year for the next five years. #meiningers #noalc

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The news this week that Carlsberg Group made a bid to buy Britvic plc showed how much category blurring in beverages, is driving total business growth strategy and also M&A activity. I wrote an article in Checkout Magazine on this very topic in 2023: Beverages 2.0 - The Total Beverages Company Beverages companies are looking to align their strategies to market trends and consumer needs and long-term shifts in consumer demographics and consumption patterns necessitate a continual reevaluation of current strategies, this most apparent in the soft drinks category and also in the alcohol category – as alcohol moderation gathers pace. A company's beverages portfolio mix needs to reflect the changing consumer, with an increasing share of low- and no-calorie products and added functionality and address the longer-term growth of great tasting of low and no alcohol premium offerings. High-calorie brands are losing space to water and water-based beverages and functional drinks. An aging population will continue to drive change in the portfolio mix towards healthy aging, such as zero alcohol along with low-calorie and added-functionality beverages, while a younger population want healthier choices that taste great and are environmentally and sustainably orientated. The pathway for long terms success and growth is to offer a wide portfolio of beverages for different consumer need states and occasions (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) creating a total beverages company, with this impacting not just product development and innovation, but brand positioning and route to market to their get their products in to the hands of the final consumer… proving that Beverages is indeed an exciting and dynamic category. #beverages #alcohol #softdrinks #carlsberg #britvic #categoryblurring #strategy #growth #innovation Lars Jensen Paul Villis Carol Dunne Jean-Philippe Delforge Sheelagh Pentony Thomas Hahlin Ahlinder Erlon Pereira Jerry O'Keeffe Alison Wilkinson Ian Chesworth David Deeley Brian Short Bourcard Nesin Jim Watson Francois Sonneville Gilles Halotel Marc LEJEUNE Farrah Gilsenan John Craven Maev Martin John Savage Stephen Rannekleiv Mark Gallo Kristof König Linda Chatton Michel Aubanel Jean Noel Ortal Gwyneth Kelly Sergio Saavedra Rodríguez Birgit Schaaf Barbara Lezzer Magdalena Edyta Przewoźnik Aoife Mc Donald Breda Kelly Erika Minaguchi Mark Allen David Walsh

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Insights from Our Investment Trends Poll in the Food and Ingredients Sector We recently polled private equity and venture capital investors to identify investment priorities within the food and ingredients sector for this year. Here are the insightful results: Health and Wellness: 53% Sustainable Packaging and Food Safety Technologies: 19% each Plant-Based Innovations: 8% Analysis: The dominant focus on Health and Wellness highlights a significant consumer shift towards healthier lifestyles, which is reshaping market demands and investment strategies. The strong interest in Sustainable Packaging and Food Safety Technologies reflects increasing consumer and regulatory expectations for sustainability and safety in food products. Interestingly, Plant-Based Innovations received fewer votes, possibly due to market maturity or other emerging opportunities garnering more immediate interest from investors. Strategic Implications: These trends underscore the need for visionary leaders who are adept at navigating these shifts. As an executive search specialist in this sector, I see the critical role of strategic leadership in aligning with these investment trends to drive innovation and market growth. Call to Action: If your company aims to align its leadership with these emerging trends, connect with me. Together, we can ensure your leadership strategy is poised to capitalize on these opportunities, driving your business forward in this dynamic industry. Thank you to everyone who participated and shared your perspectives, helping us chart the course of industry investment.

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Good news from Upfield with increased turnover and (critically) profits - after taking the decision to drop buttermilk from its #FloraButter range. Mintel forecast that the alt-meat and alt-dairy markets will start to grow considerably from 2025 onwards - after the recent short-term slump - often associated with rapidly emerging markets as they move towards maturity. So it's great to see progressive companies not just surviving but thriving! 💪 Particularly, given that we must transition away from meat and an industrial dairy system. Alt-meats and dairy are a critical component part of the ongoing Food System transition - and there is a reason billions of $ of investment continues to pour into the sector! Quotes below directly from the article if you don't have time to read or click through! 'Plant-based food specialist Upfield, which in 2018 purchased a host of Unilever brands including Flora, Stork margarine and I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter, has seen record UK sales as demand for vegan-friendly products rebounded from a slump in 2022.' 'The British arm of the company increased its turnover to £242m in 2023, up from just under £228m in the year before. As a result the group’s pre-tax profit soared to £18m during the 12 months from £10.5m in 2022.' https://lnkd.in/eb5RqC4k

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#Protein enhancement is a rising trend: #ProteinPlus or #Collagen represent key drivers. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eq6cJfeR #health #foodformedicine #functionalfoods #functionalbeverages #beverages

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Personalised nutrition has captured the spotlight in recent years, with its market value poised to double by 2025, according to Statista. But what are consumers really thinking? Factors such as dietary habits, health status, and genetic makeup shape the personalised advice individuals receive, promising optimized health outcomes. However, concerns linger, notably around accessibility and cost. While personalised nutrition offers tailored solutions, its affordability remains a barrier for many. Moreover, skepticism persists, with some viewing it as a mere marketing gimmick rather than a genuine health-enhancing tool. Brands should anticipate further advancements in personalisation, as consumers seek not only solutions but also the necessary information and reassurance to integrate personalised nutrition into their daily lives. What do you think? Is this something you would invest in? #PersonalisedNutrition #ConsumerInsights #HealthTrends

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Consumers of different genders have different needs, but 20% of female respondents and 23% of non-binary respondents feel their unique needs aren't being adequately met. Our latest whitepaper gives you all the insights you need to cater to these unmet needs, allowing you to take advantage of great diversification opportunities. Download below. #WeArePrinova #PrinovaGlobal #SportsNutrition #FoodandBeveragesTrends

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🌱 Spirulina: The Green Gold of the Future! 🌱 As we move towards a more sustainable future, one incredible superfood is standing out—Spirulina! 💚 Packed with nutrients, antioxidants, and high protein content, this algae is not only great for human health but also a game-changer in promoting sustainability. 🔬 Rich in essential amino acids and vitamins, Spirulina offers: Boosted immunity Increased energy Improved cardiovascular health 🌍 As we aim to reduce our carbon footprint, Spirulina’s low environmental impact makes it a perfect solution to meet nutritional needs while preserving our planet. 💡 The future of food is green, and Spirulina is leading the charge. From food supplements to eco-friendly protein alternatives, it’s time to embrace this nutrient powerhouse. #Sustainability #GreenGold #Spirulina #Superfood #FutureOfFood #HealthyLiving

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A very good article by Adam Leyland from The Grocer on Carlsberg Group bid to buy Britvic plc and the potential coming together of a leading alcohol and soft-drinks company. The next few weeks will tell if Carlsberg is successful in it's quest to acquire Britvic, but it does open the question will the beverages industry now see other similar moves in this approach to M&A activity? Will other leading beer companies look to follow the lead set by Carlsberg? Would a leading spirits company look to acquire a softdrinks company with a strong mixer and tonic range? For any beverages company, strategic and long-term growth is all about winning "share of throat" through having a strong and varied portfolio of brands and products to meet consumer needs across different occasions and need states. M&A activity offers the potential to do this quicker than through organic growth. Interesting times ahead! #alcohol #softdrinks #categoryblurring #occasions #beverages #Carlsberg #britvic Carol Dunne Gwyneth Kelly David Deeley Brian Short Sheelagh Pentony Lars Jensen Paul Villis Gilles Halotel Mark Allen Jerry O'Keeffe Ian Chesworth Sergio Saavedra Rodríguez Birgit Schaaf Erika Minaguchi Jean-Philippe Delforge Bourcard Nesin John Craven Joshua Schall, MBA Farrah Gilsenan Marc LEJEUNE Erlon Pereira Alison Wilkinson Declan Stack Mark Gallo Xavier Herrera Francois Sonneville Kristof König Jean Noel Ortal Magdalena Edyta Przewoźnik Barbara Lezzer Alison Van Houten David Walsh Stephen Rannekleiv

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What’s the “Funding Gap”? At Mission Ventures, we’re convinced a significant gap exists for UK Food and Drink SMEs (and in particular, healthier challenger brands). It’s defined as: ‘…the difference between the amount of financing small businesses need and the amount they can obtain’. I’d like to gain your perspective on this; What is the funding gap according to you and more importantly, what are the best mechanisms to address it? Please complete this survey: https://lnkd.in/edc5-UuB It won’t take you more than 5 mins. Promise.

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