May 2013
New study ranks CPG leaders
IRi-Boston Consulting research identifies sales and share winners by size class.
Stepping out of the Ice Age
Competitors pull together to re-warm consumers to frozens, with a healthier notion.
CPG boosts new-product impact by targeting innovation
IRi’s latest look at new items tells what it takes to set sales pace and help lift categories.
CPG coupon strategies shift and redemptions fall 17%
Different kinds of offers in 2012 affect consumer uptake. Eyes are on mobile as couponing’s future.
People watch wallets when eating out
Annual Harris study shows price, food mood, and favorite menu items drive restaurant choice—as trip declines appear to slow in 2013.
Migrant Farmworker Conditions Unhealthy
From the upcoming issue of Food, Nutrition & Science, facilities for farmworkers are not living up to standards. According to a recent study, the health of those responsible for our food is at stake.
Invest in workforces to stimulate new blood
If retailers and fast feeders cultivate educated workforces, long-term gains could be great.
