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Its great to be at the World Private Label Expo in Amsterdam this year. More than 3000 companies and loads of innovative products on display. A couple of common themes and take outs thus far: 1. The need for strategic collaboration between value chain partners to grow share of value and volume is not optional anymore.. 2. Three Winning Innovation Ways to tap into rapidly shifting consumer needs: a) Self care and wellbeing - in particular @ Home occasions b) Resilience and Performance boost - at the intersection of nutrition and nourishment c) Social conscience and Real traceability - in particular maximising value addition at source 3. The ability to incorporate Tech and Data to fireproof your value chain is an absolute neccesity now #PrivateBrands Value Chain Solutions #worldofprivatelabel https://lnkd.in/detB9VAB

Last Friday we joined the SMAU round table dedicated to the impact of #Innovation in changing traditional R&D and Marketing business units. 💡 The event was a unique chance to share ideas, #experiences and perspectives with industry experts, analyzing challenges and #opportunities brought by the collaboration with the internal and external ecosystem. 🚀 How is it possible to redesign capabilities and processes in order to shift from R&D to R&D&I model? Or how can we address the right skills set and upskill current teams? How can open innovation success can be measured? 🌟 We would like to thank SMAU for offering us this opportunity, Giulia Silenzi Innovation & Strategy Director Deloitte Officine Innovazione, for introducing us to the Round Table and Barilla Group, GRUPPO EUROVO, NTFOODS, Morato Group, Tetra Pak, Fedrigoni Group, D'Amico Italia, KIKO MILANO, Simonelli Group S.p.A. for sharing their experience, helping to make the event a moment of learning and inspiration. Many thanks to Valentina Sorgato, Sara Degan, Claudia B., Emiliano Di Lullo, Clara Berdini, Sara Egidi, Micaela Di Trana, Maria D'Amico, Benedetta Suardi, Mauro Parrini. At #FTAP we continue to work hard to embrace innovation and drive change in our industry. Stay tuned for more updates and future collaborations! #OpenInnovation #Collaboration #Digitalization #SMAU 

Great discussion around #innovationstrategy at Smau event last week. Here some insights we shared from 2024 Deloitte Consumer Product Outlook: #1 Premiumization ------>62% of executives agree that the industry will shift from mass production to personalized product offerings over time #2 White Spaces ------>80% says to increase investments in product innovation in 2024 #3 Overboundaries ------>60% says the rapid evolution of IT and biotech will change the traditional boundaries of the industry 💡Will R&D support those challenges, shifting from R&D capabilities organization to R&D&I capabilities organization? How marketing will be impacted? 🚀 How Companies will address new skillsets and how to upskill current teams? Thank you Valentina Sorgato and Sara Degan for the opportunity, thank you to all participants Claudia B. Emiliano Di Lullo Clara Berdini Sara Egidi Micaela Di Trana Maria D'Amico Benedetta Suardi Mauro Parrini

As we start to wind down for the holiday season, we hope the following highlights from 2024 will provide you with some inspiring reading and novel insights for 2025.   In NZMP Perspective this month, Komal Mistry-Mehta, Fonterra’s Chief Innovation and Brand Officer, summarises key trends from 2024.   To read the article from NZMP’s Perspective newsletter, click the link in the comments below 👇   Wishing you all a happy holiday season and a prosperous new year!   #NZMP #Fonterra #NZMPInnovation #NZMPDairyIngredients #PerspectiveByNZMP

Don't miss our talk at IIEX Europe! 📣 Join us at 4:15 PM on the second day of IIEX EU, Wednesday 26th June, for our 'Revolutionising Market Research' talk. We'll delve into how Unilever have been using BoltChatAI to transform their market research process. Discover how our platform has empowered them to obtain rapid, cost-effective insights for their ice cream brands! 🍨 It's going to be pretty 'chill' 😎 Don't miss this opportunity to learn about the future of market research and how innovative solutions can drive success. See you there! #IIEXEU #MarketResearch #Innovation #BoltChatAI #Insights Greenbook

Some news from the recent activity by Galicia Food Cluster in Santiago de Compostela, Spain 📣 Partners hosted an insightful event titled “Digitalisation and innovation in the food industry: potential for transformation of the sector in Galicia” 💡 The spotlight was on the innovative projects that #HIGHFIVE is supporting in #Galicia, showcasing the #FoodIndustryFuture 🥫🤖 ✅ Daniel Estrada Castaño from Quescrem and Iago Portela Caramés from TripleAlpha introduced the PREVAI project, an AI-based tool for demand forecasting and purchasing optimization in #CreamCheeseManufacturing 🧠 ✅ Iker García from AOTECH, Advanced Optical Technologies, S.L. presented BUPAIC, aiming to automate butter moisture measurement and maintain it below 16% 🧈 They're collaborating with GLAÜCOR INGENIERÍA on this innovative endeavor 🤝 ✅ Patricia Remeseiro Pazos from QUEIZUAR SL unveiled CREAMSENS, an initiative to digitize the whey skimming process and optimize whey recovery in cheese manufacturing 🧀 They have partnered with ANFACO CECOPESCA for this project 🤝 The event was packed with national digitalization projects, technology pitches, B2B meetings, and networking opportunities galore! 🚀 #HIGHFIVEproject #EuropeanInitiative #I3Instrument #SS4AF #AgriFoodInnovation #digitalization #sustainability #agrifood #FoodProcessing #FoodTech #FutureOfFood

🌍✨ Diving Deep into Private Labeling at PLMA 2024 Summit !!!! I’m grateful for the insights gained and the connections made during enriching experience at the PLMA Summit 2024 🚀, where the spotlight was on private labeling—its trends, data-driven insights, and inspiring success stories from global brands. 📌 Key Highlights from the Summit: Emerging Trends: Exploring the latest innovations in private labeling, including sustainable practices and creative packaging solutions. Data-Driven Insights: Analyzing market data to understand consumer preferences and identifying key drivers for brand success. Inspiring Success Stories: Hearing firsthand how leading brands have leveraged private labeling to differentiate themselves in competitive markets. Collaboration Opportunities: Networking with industry leaders and peers to discuss strategies that drive growth and innovation. The discussions reinforced how private labeling continues to reshape the retail landscape, offering brands new ways to build loyalty and add value. From technology to sustainability, the summit showcased the endless possibilities for growth in this dynamic sector. #PLMA2024 #PrivateLabeling #Sustainability #Innovation #Networking PLMA International Council - Amsterdam (Private Label Manufacturers Association)

We're thrilled to share with you an unmissable interview from the heart of the recent Anuga Food Tec fair! Our Sales Director Umberto Reggiani as an ambassador of the SPH Group, shed light on the latest market trends in industrial automation. With a holistic and customer-centric approach, we outlined the future of the Smart Packaging Hub. This interview provides an in-depth look at how we're revolutionizing the industry, offering tailor-made automation solutions for each customer's needs. Don't miss the opportunity to listen to this stimulating discussion. The link to the whole interview is in the first comment below: #Clevertechneverstops

🤝 Meet us at #PackPointNordic in Malmö 🇸🇪 on November 21st, where we will be showcasing our sustainable packaging innovations and exploring the future of the packaging industry together. 🛠️ “We will focus on our unwavering commitment to sustainability, drive innovative solutions in product decorations, plastic packaging and R&D. Skanem is very dedicated to creating environmentally responsible products that lead the industry and protect our planet.”, Maryne Lemvik, CEO of Skanem Group, stated in an interview with Packmarknaden about Pack Point Nordic. When asked ´How do you want to contribute to increased sustainability in the packaging area?´ Group Director Eirik Bergh had the following answer in the same interview: “We have the opportunity to contribute to small-scale tests and then escalate to large-scale production. In these processes, we must – as today – build experience, find the best solutions for the environment and keep the focus on production and cost-effective processes. Skanem has the facilities, the competence and the will to think anew." Read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/dnJcxiwC CEO Maryne Lemvik and Group Director Eirik Bergh are joining the event - both as part of the program and the exhibition – to share insights into Skanem's journey towards sustainable solutions and our commitment to staying ahead of regulatory changes. 🌱 Our mission is to create a responsible future in packaging — and we can't wait to connect with industry peers, clients, and partners to discuss how we can achieve this together. 🧳🌍 #PackPointNordic2024 #TeamSkanem #SustainablePackaging #Innovation #PackagingIndustry

At Blendhub we empower #foodsystem change though collaboration and shared value creation with tangible impact. Thanks Siemens Siemens Digital Industries Software Eduard Marfa for a nice conversation about how to help anyone - independently of company size or experience - to accelerate innovation and market launch of new food products containing powder-based #foodingredients anywhere in the world. Check out this short video and If you want to explore the possibilities yourself get in touch. #TransformTheEveryday #WhatDoesImpactTasteLike