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Clothing brands and retailers should open up about supply chains before legislative pressure kicks in

Clothing brands that remain guarded when it comes to transparency are risking their survival long term, as calls for the introduction of policy requiring firms to disclose information on supply chains continue to intensify. Companies should start taking the necessary steps to improve their sustainability performance and to track their supply chains, addressing any discrepancies, […]
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Japan’s soups market to reach US$3.6bn in 2025, forecasts GlobalData

The Japanese soups market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.5% from JPY289.1bn (US$2.7bn) in 2020 to JPY343.1bn (US$3.6bn) in 2025, driven by rising demand for quick and easy-to-prepare food options, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData’s report, ‘Japan Soups Market Assessment and Forecasts to 2025’, […]
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Compass Group’s move to go plant-based reflects massive industry shift to ‘greener’ operations, says GlobalData

Following today’s news (May 24th) that Compass Group plans to convert 40% of meals to plant-based alternatives by 2030; Carmen Bryan, Consumer Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view: “News that Compass Group is planning to convert 40% of its portfolio to plant-based meals is a key industry signifier, particularly […]
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FMCG drags its feet over AI initiatives but platform revenue will reach $3.5bn by 2024, says GlobalData

With the consumer goods sector being so saturated, no company in this space can afford to forget about artificial intelligence (AI), says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. These companies have been slow to integrate AI into their business processes so far; pilot projects have been popular, but few companies have created comprehensive AI […]
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AB InBev results show North American boom in premium off-trade during COVID-19, says GlobalData

AB InBev announced double-digit growth in its off-trade business in Q1 of 2021. This reveals the continued viability for premiumization in developed markets, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Ryan Whittaker, Consumer Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “AB InBev’s results suggest that North America is still buying premium beers, and this is buoying regional […]
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Brands must focus on replicating meat-eating experience without the need for animal products to support sustainability, says GlobalData

42% of global shoppers say that they are unlikely to choose plant-based (vegan) alternatives to conventional red meat while 32% prefer the alternatives 27% of global consumers admit that one key reason for consuming plant-based alternatives to meat or dairy products is sustainability. Animal welfare is also on the list, at 33% To avoid alienating […]
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Kraft Heinz’s emphasis on e-commerce for packaged foods saw successful financial quarter, says GlobalData

Following today’s news (April 29th) that Kraft Heinz has released its Q1 2021 financials, Ramsey Baghdadi, Consumer Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “The continued high-grade financial performance from Kraft Heinz in Q1 2021 was driven by its focus in e-commerce. The company’s achievement to out-perform its sales success […]
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Mondelez International will see sustained growth off the back of smart acquisitions, says GlobalData

Following today’s news (27 April) that Mondelez International has released its Q1 2021 financials; Carmen Bryan, Consumer Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view: “Mondelez’s improved growth in iemerging regions this quarter was largely off the back of strategic and well-timed acquisitions, which allowed the company to foster at-home snacking […]
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