TSG Consumer Partners: Many of the big CPG companies are effectively outsourcing innovation

By Elaine Watson

07-Sep-2016 Last updated on 18-Mar-2017 at 02:30 GMT

While buying or investing in a flurry of smaller, sexier brands may not have a meaningful impact on their P&L for 5-10 years, it's the only way many big food companies can position themselves for long-term growth, says one corporate finance expert, who says big CPG companies are increasingly outsourcing innovation to smaller, more agile counterparts.

Food delivery firms meet demand for mass personalization and convenience, but do the numbers add up?

29-Aug-2016

By Elaine Watson

The rise in home-delivered groceries, meals and meal kits satisfies the growing demand for mass personalization and convenience, says a new report from Rabobank. But are the business models viable, and what will determine the winners from the losers?

Kraft Heinz could be ‘on the prowl again' before the year-end, says analyst

26-Aug-2016

By Elaine Watson

Kraft Heinz may be “on the prowl again,” according to Susquehanna analyst Pablo Zuanic, who predicted the CPG giant could be back on the acquisition trail before the year-end in an August 25 note to investors.

Powerplant Ventures targets 'emerging plant-centric companies' with $42m fund, but steers clear of meal kits and cultured meat

03-Aug-2016

By Elaine Watson

Powerplant Ventures - a venture fund led by Mark Rampolla (founder, ZICO), Kevin Boylan and T.K. Pillan (co-founders, Veggie Grill) and Dan Beldy (formerly head of Disney’s venture arm) –has closed a $42m fund aimed at “emerging plant-centric companies.”