Nestlé to cut 16,000 jobs over 2 years
“The world is changing, and Nestlé needs to change faster,” new CEO says.
CPG
Instacart and Advantage partner to deliver real-time shelf data
CPGs will gain immediate alerts on availability, pricing, and placement, enabling quick in-store action and validation.
Swish raises seed funding to redefine CPG product sampling
Swish delivers full-size, in-stock CPG products as free samples directly within shoppers’ grocery orders.
The CPG Guys: Georgia-Pacific's Laura Knebusch
Georgia-Pacific is the world’s top producer and seller of bath tissue, paper towels, napkins, and more.
7-Eleven seeks bold new products for 2026 Brands with Heart Showcase
The program gives emerging CPG brands a chance to shine in 7-Eleven, Speedway, and Stripes stores nationwide
The CPG Guys: CPG brand strategy and growth with NielsenIQ's Ron Bielski
An industry-focused episode that spans the spectrum of macro- and microeconomics, and what CPG brands can do about it as they seek volume growth.
What's up with chocolate prices?
CPG companies are raising candy and snack prices as hot weather decimates cocoa production.
Kraft Heinz breakup ends a decade of merger misery
The breakup mirrors a broader industry trend: Kellogg split into two companies in 2023, while Mars and Ferrero have recently struck multibillion-dollar deals for snack and cereal makers.
Henkel hires Marc Grannum as SVP of commercial development
Grannum, a former Campbell’s and Reckitt executive, will oversee sales across the region.
GLP-1: A weighty matter for CPG companies
Obstacles to the uptake of anti-diabetes drugs are receding as their popularity as a weight-loss remedy rises.
SAP: Connected data is the “Secret Sauce” for consumer engagement in CPG
Marketers must move beyond siloed systems and embrace connected data to understand better, engage, and retain consumers says SAP.
CPG brands shrink package sizes to retain budget-conscious shoppers
As inflation reshapes spending habits, brands like PepsiCo, Campbell’s, and Mondelez turn to smaller, lower-priced formats.
RangeMe and Sotira partner to help CPG brands monetize surplus inventory
“Many brands don’t recognize the hidden cost of surplus and overstock inventory until it is too late,” said Sotira’s CEO, Amrita Bhasin.
P&G to cut 7,000 jobs, sell brands
P&G will divest select brands and product lines as part of the overhaul.
Uber Advertising partners with Instacart Carrot Ads to expand U.S. CPG reach
The partnership allows CPG advertisers of all sizes to run Sponsored Items campaigns across Uber Eats' grocery and retail marketplace via Carrot Ads.