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Despite scorching heat in the Northern Hemisphere, July has been far from a dull month. In this episode, we reflect on why on-premise alcohol consumption in the US has remained resilient, even as retail alcohol sales continue to soften. Several theories may help explain both the trend and the consumer groups supporting it. Questions about consumer behavior extend beyond alcohol. Potato demand also…
Another exciting month in food! Steve Rannekleiv (of Liquid Assets fame), Maria Castroviejo, and Cyrille Filott discuss the hottest topics in food – and this time, beverages as well. They begin by exploring the latest developments shaping the industry, including geopolitics (once again) and the growing momentum behind dietary fiber as a consumer trend. They then dive into several recent…
The Consumer Foods-to-Go team is back with another monthly wrap-up, looking back at everything that happened in May. It was a particularly eventful month, with several major developments featured in the podcast, including Uber Eats' bid to acquire Delivery Hero. We also highlight some excellent new research, including a piece on nutrient density as an emerging consumer theme. Finally, we wrap up…
Every year at the Private Label Manufacturers Association trade show in Amsterdam, Sebastiaan Schreijen and Cyrille Filott sit down with industry leaders to discuss the state of private label in food. This year's podcast is especially compelling for two reasons: the turbulent global food environment, marked by high energy prices and persistent inflation, and the sharp perspectives shared by an…
April served up big signals for the food industry, and we're breaking them down. In this episode, we unpack the month's headlines through three lenses: geopolitics and what it could mean for supply and trade, fresh Q1 foodservice insights and why 2026 looks more like a year of sorting than a straight recovery, and the accelerating cost-cutting wave across major food and retail players (and why…
In this episode of Consumer Foods-to-Go Wrap, we look at a whole buffet of topics. We examine how recent geopolitical tensions in Iran are influencing global consumer confidence, purchasing behavior, and commodity-driven price movements. We also discuss the sharp uptick in M&A across the food sector, where companies are pursuing scale, capabilities, and innovation through strategic deals. Finally,…
A lot has been happening across the food sector, so it's the perfect moment to bring you up to speed. In our February wrap‑up, Maria Castroviejo, Tom Bailey, and Cyrille Filott take a deep dive into the major developments shaping the industry. They cover a wide range of topics – from the latest thinking on health and nutrition to key takeaways from CAGNY that are influencing corporate strategy.…
A lot has been happening across the food sector, so it's the perfect moment to bring you up to speed. In our February wrap‑up, Maria Castroviejo, Tom Bailey, and Cyrille Filott take a deep dive into the major developments shaping the industry. They cover a wide range of topics – from the latest thinking on health and nutrition to key takeaways from CAGNY that are influencing corporate strategy.…
In our latest episode, Tom Bailey, Maria Castroviejo, and Cyrille Filott go beyond the headlines to unpack what January's news means for the industry. We look at the launch of GLP-1 pills and how wider access could reshape category demand – think reformulation, portion strategy, and where "better for you" might actually win. We also break down Christmas sales in the UK and France, separating…
The Consumer Foods-to-Go team wraps up 2025 in a brand-new podcast episode (also available on video!). Maria Castroviejo, Tom Bailey, and Cyrille Filott reflect on the key trends and shifts in food markets across the US and Europe. It was an eventful year, marked by US-imposed tariffs, the significant impact of GLP-1s on food sales, and a K-shaped recovery. The team also looks ahead, embracing the…
