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🎉 Happy Holidays from Makeena! 🎉 As we close out a year filled with grit and determination, we want to express our deepest gratitude to everyone who has been part of our journey. To our tenacious team: Your hard work and resilience are the backbone of our success. To our support partners, investors, advisors, and mentors: Your unwavering belief in our mission keeps us moving forward. And to our incredible customers and brands: Your trust and collaboration push us to achieve more. This holiday season, we wish you joy, peace, and cherished moments with loved ones. Here's to a New Year filled with exciting opportunities and continued success together! Thank you for being a vital part of the Makeena family. 🌟 #HappyHolidays #GritAndDetermination #Gratitude #MakeenaFamily #NewYear2025 Thank you for being a part of the Makeena family. 🌟

🌟 Innovation, Collaboration, and Impact! 🌟 We love our investors!!! Check out Silvia Mah PhD, MBA's TEDx talk, where she begins by highlighting what we've built at Makeena (we absolutely 🧡 this). And, of course, as an investor in Makeena, her insights align with our mission, emphasizing purpose, sustainability, and community. 🎥 Watch it here: https://lnkd.in/gjZwrs35 What resonated with you? How can we drive positive change through innovation? #TEDx #InclusiveEntrepreneurship #Sustainability #ImpactDriven #Makeena

🎉 Flashback Friday! 🎉 Throwing it back to 2015 when Makeena snagged its very first "official" award at the IQ Awards! 🏆 It's incredible to see how far we've come since then. Check out the link below to see all the amazing honorees from that year: https://lnkd.in/gpgEAaRp Feeling grateful for the journey and excited for what's next! 🚀 #Throwback #Awards #Makeena #ProudMoment BizWest

🚨 Breaking: Federal Judge Blocks $25B Kroger-Albertsons Merger - Here's Why It Matters The numbers tell a shocking story of grocery concentration in America: • Top 6 chains control 65% of grocery sales nationally • Grocery prices up 30% while unit volumes are flat/down since 2019 • In some metro areas, just 2 chains control 50%+ of the market Trial revelations exposed how this concentration hurts consumers: • Internal docs showed deliberate price hikes above cost increases • Companies used each other as "price ceilings" rather than competing • Worker bargaining power would have been severely weakened This ruling is a watershed moment - the first time in decades the government has successfully blocked a supermarket merger. It signals a new era of antitrust enforcement focused on economic fairness and worker welfare. The real question now: What about Walmart? Read more below in an article by Errol Schweizer on Grocery Nerd: https://lnkd.in/gNPrrv4T #Retail #Antitrust #GroceryIndustry #Competition #ConsumerRights

🚀 Exciting News in the Beverage World! 🚀 We're thrilled to have read that Spindrift Beverage Co, Inc., the innovative brand known for its real squeezed fruit juice sparkling waters, is reportedly in advanced talks for a $650M acquisition by Gryphon Investors, as per The Wall Street Journal. This potential deal highlights the incredible growth and premium positioning Spindrift has achieved in the CPG space. With a 22.5% increase in dollar sales, reaching $263.3 million over the past year, Spindrift's commitment to quality and authenticity continues to resonate with consumers. This acquisition could mark a significant milestone, not just for Spindrift, but for the entire beverage industry. At #Makeena, we celebrate such achievements and are excited about the opportunities this presents for investors and CPG brands looking to align with innovative and high-growth companies. Let's raise a glass to Spindrift's success and the bright future ahead! 🥂 #Spindrift #CPG #InvestmentOpportunities #BeverageIndustry #Growth

As we reflect on this season of gratitude, the Makeena team is reminded of the incredible community that surrounds us—our partners, customers, and supporters who make our mission possible. A story comes to mind: not long ago, we heard from a small, sustainable brand that shared how Makeena helped them connect with conscious consumers who truly care about their values. Their success is a reflection of what we’re all building together—a network of people and businesses working toward a healthier, more sustainable future. This Thanksgiving, we want to say thank you. Thank you for believing in our vision, for supporting sustainable brands, and for being part of a movement that’s making a difference. Your trust and collaboration inspire us every day. From all of us at Makeena, we wish you and your loved ones a Thanksgiving filled with joy, connection, and plenty of good food. 🥧 Let’s continue to grow, support, and thrive together. #Makeena #BetterforYou #BetterforYourFamily #BetterforthePlanet #Health #Wellness #Loyalty #Retail #NaturalProducts #CPG #ShopperMarketing

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🌟 Grocery Trends & Economy: Food for Thought! 🌟 We just read Errol Schweizer’s latest Checkout Grocery Update, and wow, the insights keep coming! 🛒 Here’s a quick rundown of the top highlights shaping our food economy: 1️⃣ Mass Deportations & “Trumpflation”: The ripple effects on our food supply chain are staggering. The potential mass deportation of essential workers could drive up prices and strain agriculture, hitting small farms especially hard. Food inflation, anyone? 2️⃣ Target’s Strategic Win in Grocery: Target’s grocery aisles aren’t flashy, but they’re efficient, highly competitive, and perfectly tailored for the average household. Think Walmart prices, Costco Wholesale quality, and uniquely curated, inclusive marketing. It’s retail brutalism at its finest. 3️⃣ New Roundup Formulations: While Bayer claims to have reduced glyphosate, Friends of the Earth warns of toxic chemical substitutes, raising environmental and health alarms. We’re talking 45 times the toxicity in long-term exposure! These insights underscore how our economy, policies, and corporate strategies shape what we find on grocery shelves every day. 🌱 Stay informed—our daily choices are intertwined with these trends! http://bit.ly/4fyj1DM #FoodIndustryInsights #GroceryNews #RetailTrends #FoodSupplyChain #AgriculturePolicy #ConsumerTrends #RetailStrategies

Thrilled to share that Makeena is making waves, as featured in VentureBeat's latest spotlight on industry disruptors! 🌟 Our innovative approach to connecting consumers with healthier, eco-conscious products through a rewarding cashback system is reshaping the shopping experience. For brands, this means a powerful platform to enhance customer engagement and drive sales with targeted insights. For shoppers, it's all about discovering products that resonate with their values and getting rewarded for it. It's a win-win, paving the way for a greener, healthier future. 🌿💚 Read the full article to see how Makeena is leading the charge in eco-friendly consumerism: https://lnkd.in/gtqq26Vf #SustainableShopping #EcoFriendly #HealthAndWellness #TechInnovation #Makeena #MarTech #Data #ShopperMarketing #BuyingBetter #LoyaltyRewards #CashBack #EngagementTool

Makeena is changing the game for shoppers and brands in the eco-friendly space. Get cash back on sustainable products and help brands understand eco-conscious consumers better. A win-win for a healthier planet! 🌱💰" VC Post - Sep 08, 2024 #health #sustainability #retail #rewards #shoppermarketing