The Return of Local
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant effect on the psyche of people around the world, causing many of us to rethink our priorities. One trend that has gained even more traction is to “buy local.” We always want what we can’t have, which was made abundantly...
The David and Goliath Fight to Win Over Artisan-Hungry Millennials
King Saul thought Goliath was too big to fight—but small and humble David thought Goliath was too big to miss. As the story of David and Goliath so clearly shows, being the small guy isn’t always such a bad tactic. It’s an analogy akin to the food industry today,...
CBD is everywhere, but is it here to stay?
If it seems like you’re seeing CBD products everywhere, that’s because you are. Cannabidiol oil, a naturally occurring chemical produced by the hemp plant, has become a household name with millennials and is gaining popularity with other generations. But what exactly...
The Rise of Artisanal Brands
No question, artisan foods are increasing in popularity. As consumer concern for healthy eating escalates, so has the interest in handmade, authentically made products. Everything from baked goods and specialty snacks to beverages, are joining the family of artisan...
What’s for Dinner? The Fancy Food Show Panel Weighs In
It’s 6PM in America…Do you know what’s for dinner tonight? Every year, our agency attends the Fancy Food Show to learn all we can about industry trends. At this year’s San Francisco show we attended the “What’s For Dinner?” panel, a discussion featuring speakers...
Digital Meets Brick and Mortar with Amazon Go
By: Patti Cerami Today’s consumers have ever increasing choices when it comes to grocery shopping. The retail landscape is constantly evolving – whether it’s independent grocers like Nugget Markets, Sprouts or Fresh Market or e-comm options like Amazon...
Give Me Some Sugar: Indulging in a Healthy World
Remember Newton’s Third Law of Motion? For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. That applies to consumer behavior too, especially when we look at the healthy-not-healthy eating trend. Depending on which study you read, upwards of 85% of Americans say...
The Future of Grocery Shopping Begins with the Letter “C”
While the CPG industry – and the media that covers it – has focused relentlessly on ecommerce as an existential threat to traditional grocery stores, it is the rise of convenience stores that should strike fear in the hearts of supermarket executives....
Pets are People Too: How to Market Products for Furry Friends
Before you scoff at that idea, consider how the entire approach to marketing pet products has shifted to the human consumer product marketing model. Trends that have shaped CPG marketing over the past 10 years: Big companies entering the market, squeezing out mid-size...
Navigating the Changing Meat Category
It’s Dana’s turn to do the grocery shopping this week and Dana, a busy working mother of three, has many factors to consider. She wants steaks for date night with her husband, and burgers for a weekend barbecue, plus food for the week that will appease all three of...