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  Plant-based meats aren't 'impossible,' but current expectations may be

  When it comes to thinking about the potential or threat of these offerings, Katie Thomas at Kearney writes companies need to move carefully and not buy into the hype.

  Katie Thomas • Oct. 6, 2020

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  Why the food supply chain needs a technology makeover

  The pandemic shows that the methods that have been used are outdated. Rob Bailey of BackboneAI explains how to design a system that moves foods more smoothly.

  Rob Bailey • Sept. 21, 2020

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  The COVID-19 consumer: goPuff's 5 consumer trends to watch

  Preferences are changing during the pandemic, and Daniel Folkman of goPuff analyzed purchase data to determine the most relevant insights.

  Daniel Folkman • Sept. 9, 2020

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  As food brands experiment with DTC, seamless customer service can't be overlooked

  Brad Birnbaum at Kustomer said shipping to a person's home can create stronger relationships and brand loyalty, but companies need to do more to maintain that connection.

  Brad Birnbaum • Aug. 28, 2020

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  Making food in a COVID world: A day in the life of a Kraft Heinz plant manager in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

  The coronavirus has drastically changed manufacturing. Beth Mielke shares a typical day in this new normal at her factory that makes Philadelphia Cream Cheese.

  Beth Mielke • Aug. 13, 2020

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  Advertising for the 'reasonable consumer' in food and beverage labeling

  With false advertising and labeling lawsuits here to stay, Pooja S. Nair at Ervin Cohen & Jessup said contradictions between how a product is marketed and what it is made of could prove extremely costly for a brand.

  Pooja S. Nair • Aug. 5, 2020

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  Building brand loyalty to last beyond the pandemic

  From being authentic to doing things that help the greater good, Louise Pollock at Pollock Communications says companies need to find ways to stay relevant with consumers during these unprecedented times.

  Louise Pollock • July 27, 2020

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  How CPG brands can leverage mobile to retain consumers

  As people shop more online, Greg Archibald at InMobi Marketing Cloud said food companies have an opportunity to use the technology to reach a wider audience and drive sales.

  Greg Archibald • July 23, 2020

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  Getting strategic over the future of chicken during COVID

  With the food supply facing challenges, a trio of authors at Kearney said retailers need to focus on improving surety of supply and right-sizing their cost structure for poultry products.

  Michael Brown, Bahige El-Rayes and Sam Rowland • July 6, 2020

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  Why we should elevate credible science

  As real scientists and their proven methods of research are coming under attack, Wendelyn Jones of ILSI North America writes about why it's so important to come to their defense.

  Wendelyn Jones • June 22, 2020

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  Big livestock: A long road ahead to a resilient, water-secure future

  While the meat industry manages the public health and economic impacts of the pandemic, there's another global threat on the horizon that can't be ignored, writes Kirsten James of Ceres.

  Kirsten James • June 18, 2020

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  Working together to protect the food allergy community

  FDA guidance on May 22 relaxing labeling standards caused shock and fear among consumers. FARE CEO Lisa Gable discusses what manufacturers should do to promote transparency and maintain trust.

  Lisa Gable • June 3, 2020

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  The only way out is to communicate through the uncertainty

  Now is the time to get your message out to employees and stakeholders, even though so much is unknown. Annelle Whyte of K&T has advice on the best way to get it done.

  Annelle Whyte • May 28, 2020

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  COVID-19: The alcohol industry needs to think creatively

  Executives should respond to the immediate emergency, then renew and scale operations to help drive the return to growth once the peak of the crisis has passed, writes Accenture's Oliver Wright. 

  Oliver Wright • May 15, 2020

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  Pandemic on our plates: The high health risks of industrial animal agriculture

  The way animals are raised for meat, physician Shivam Joshi and Josh Balk of the Humane Society write, the U.S. is engaging in a practice that’s a tinderbox for the next outbreak.

  Shivam Joshi and Josh Balk • May 11, 2020

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  Expert advice for CEOs during a crisis

  Now is the time to have a communication plan. Lisa Cruz of Red Shoes Inc. walks through how to put one together and be effective.

  Lisa Cruz • May 7, 2020

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  In the world of consumer insights, online research is unlikely to become the 'new normal'

  Once social distancing is over, these types of product studies will go back to the traditional in-person way they have been performed. Sean Bisceglia of Curion writes about why.

  Sean Bisceglia • April 30, 2020

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  #Consciouscapitalism: The new imperative for food and beverage manufacturers

  To feed the world and sustain their own future, manufacturers need to change their mindsets, adopt methods to enhance nutrition, boost health and be kinder to the planet, writes Roy Henderson of Green Cell Technologies.

  Roy Henderson • April 29, 2020

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  How COVID-19 brought plastics back from the dead

  For years, food companies were moving away from disposable packaging to help the environment. Tom Newmaster of FORCEpkg writes about how the pandemic is reminding everyone why they were used in the first place.

  Tom Newmaster • April 23, 2020

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  COVID-19 and our food system: What we need to do now

  In a world where fear dominates headlines and infects dialogue, Clareo's Scott Bowman writes about three ways to shift from anxiety to action to protect the safety and supply of food.

  Scott Bowman • April 21, 2020

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  Is plant-based protein about to boom or bust?

  The survival of the sector may depend on whether companies truly can price their options lower than conventional meat, writes Dan Whitmyer of Kickdrum.

  Dan Whitmyer • April 14, 2020

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  Seafood farming is finally making much-needed strides

  As the Earth's supply of wild fish decreases, Nik Sachlikidis with Caribbean Sustainable Fisheries said aquaculture will play a bigger role in feeding consumers and addressing sustainability.

  Nik Sachlikidis • March 27, 2020

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  Product testing in real-life situations helps uncover consumer insight

  By trying the item at gyms, bars, restaurants and other places where it's likely to be used, Sean Bisceglia with Curion said companies are increasing the chance that it will be a success.

  Sean Bisceglia • March 25, 2020

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  How companies can cope as coronavirus impacts the food chain

  Businesses need to remain vigilant in assessing their risk while mitigating against significant dangers and disruptions from the disease, said Steven P. Blonder, a principal at Much Shelist.

  Steven P. Blonder • March 23, 2020

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  What's your beef? How bacteria could save dairies

  For the dairy industry, gut health represents a real and valuable unique selling point, writes British copywriter ​Jonathan A. Finch.

  ​Jonathan A. Finch • March 12, 2020

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