What’s in store for supermarkets in 2020 and beyond
It’s that time of the year when we “crystal ball” what the future holds for Australia’s supermarket businesses. It is expected that 2020 will be a challenging year for supermarkets, …
Aussie co-packer LJM partners with NZ brand specialist Hoop
Australian co-packer LJM has formed a joint venture with New Zealand brand activation specialist Hoop to expand the company’s international reach. The partnership will position the companies as retail co-packing …
Unilever, Nestle pledge further action on plastics at Canberra summit
FMCG giants Unilever and Nestle were among those to share their ambitious 2025 plastics commitments at the National Plastics Summit in Canberra on Monday. Unilever plans to halve the use …
Kimberly-Clark factory operating 24/7 to deal with shortages
Toilet paper manufacturer Kimberly-Clark has stepped up production at its Millicent factory in South Australia to meet the surge in demand for household essentials driven by escalating fears over coronavirus …
Is India going the D2C way for brands?
The trend of Direct to Customer brands looks bullish as Internet penetration is increasing and first-generation online shoppers are evolving It looks like brands in India are breaking up with …
Russian consumers are switching to purchase everyday products online
Changing eating habits of Russian consumers clearly affected the growth performance of major domestic Internet sites. So Ozon at the end of 2019, said the growth of revenue from 2.4 …
How digital is shaping customer experiences for FMCG brands
FMCG brands have historically generated the lion’s share of their sales offline, with consumers typically buying their groceries, toiletries and other consumables from supermarkets or third-party retail stores. In recent …
FMCG companies ramp up manufacturing and distribution to meet demand for hygiene products
ct15_Protekt-range.jpg FMCG companies are either ramping up production or doubling down on distribution efforts to ensure availability of hygiene products such as handwash and hand sanitisers on retail shelves to …