JPG Resources - Food & Beverage Innovation

Thank you for the shout out, Jamie Schapiro! We're incredibly excited for you and your team's success with these new retailers and nationwide growth. Keep the momentum going! 🚀

"If you can't produce it at the end of the day - you can't get all the ingredients or the packaging, or it costs $10 million for capital, then what might be a neat idea is destined for failure." Ed Hinson one of our strategy experts, cautions against rushing innovation without analyzing its technical feasibility in this month's article 🔗https://hubs.li/Q02NNW8v0 While the creative process can produce exciting ideas, it’s vital to keep practical considerations like ingredient availability, packaging feasibility, and production costs top of mind. Logistical challenges, such as coman MSA negotiations and ingredient supplier MOQs, also underscore the importance of thorough planning. Conducting a technical feasibility analysis may feel like you're slowing down, but will usually launch a product quicker since you avoid hitting logistical walls and fighting availability fires. 💬 What's slowing down your timeline? Comment below with a few details or ask to set up an intro call - we want keep your project momentum going! #FoodandBeverage #CPGIndustry #Innovation #JPGTalent

Are you feeling the weight of running a CPG brand alone? The constant need to innovate, scale, and stay ahead can be overwhelming. We get it. That’s why we launched Founder Cohorts... ✨ Founder Cohorts is not just another course; it's a transformative experience that connects you with industry leaders and peers to elevate every aspect of your business. Navigating Fundraising to Coman partnerships to Sales support and more, this program provides actionable insights and personalized support to help you scale with confidence. 🌱 Our cohorts bring together like-minded founders who are as committed to success as you are. Share, learn, and grow together. 🤝 Invest in yourself and your business. The knowledge and connections you gain here will deliver ongoing benefits in every stage of your business. Apply Now for the Fall Cohort - Limited Spots Available! 👉https://hubs.li/Q02NzR7y0 #FoodandBeverage #CPGIndustry #Founders #FoundersCohorts

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What resources are you using to stay on top of the latest F&B trends? See our favorite free or low-cost industry go-to's below, and read more about trend searches in our blog article 👉https://hubs.li/Q02N0vZG0 🍬 ConfectioneryNews shares the latest developments in the confectionery industry. 🍓Food & Beverage Insider focuses on the intersection of food and beverage with health and wellness. 📈 FoodNavigator presents market trends, regulatory changes, and the latest scientific research affecting food production and consumption. ⚙️ Food Processing supplies updates on the latest technologies and trends in food manufacturing and processing. 👩🔬 Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) provides in-depth articles on food science innovations, new research, and industry best practices. 🍳 Prepared Foods Magazine presents resources for new product developers in the food and beverage industry. 📰 The Wall Street Journal offers breaking news on major F&B industry events, and analysis on consumer preference trends and market dynamics. There are so many that we can't possibly mention them all - share your favorites that you think should make the list in the comments below! 💬 #FoodandBeverage #JPGTalent #CPGIndustry #Trends #IndustryResources

"If you’re a heritage brand, it can be challenging to break out of the existing model when you know what works and what runs smoothly" Lianna Lee, a product development expert here at JPG, was recently interviewed by Mari Rydings, Editorial Director at Avant Food Media, and featured in Commercial Baking's 2024 New Products Annual! The article 👉 https://hubs.li/Q02MHX1F0 outlines reasons why companies are increasing their product development workload, inflation and market challenges to work around, and strategies to create an innovative, commercially feasible product. Great job Lianna! 👏 #FoodandBeverage #CPGIndustry #R&D #ProductDevelopment #Innovation

What makes a product unforgettable, drives customer loyalty, and can determine the success or failure of a new launch? Taste! 🥇Taste remains the number one factor influencing purchasing decisions for US consumers. At JPG, we understand the vital role the eating experience plays in your brand’s success. That’s why, together with CCD Innovation, we’re dedicated to crafting exceptional products through our expertise in culinary innovation and development. 👨🍳 Taste is just one ingredient in the recipe for successful product innovation. Don’t miss our latest blog, where we explore other essential elements to elevate your next strategy session. #JPGTalent #FoodandBeverage #CPGIndustry #Innovation #BrandExpansion #Taste #ProductDevelopment

🎙️ Robin Puskas is featured on Prepared Foods Magazine's latest podcast episode. Listen to the full episode here 👉 https://hubs.li/Q02LZpwf0 She spoke with Chief Editor Bob Garrison on the increased use of tree nuts in value-added foods and beverages. Key takeaways include: 1️⃣ The increased usage is on par with consumer and product trends, with a wider variety of nuts included in the mix. 2️⃣ In food products, nuts are extending into more premium, plant-based and better-for-you functional offerings, from cheeses to ice cream to various nut butters. 3️⃣ Liquid categories are also expanding, as nut-based milks, creamers, protein beverages and coffee drinks are benefitting from creative uses like macadamia milk or pistachio lattes. How are you using nuts in your products? Let us know in the comments below. 💬 #JPGTalent #FoodandBeverage #CPGIndustry #ProductDevelopment #ProductTrends #TreeNuts #FunctionalFoods

Do you know how to navigate funding challenges as an early-stage brand? Howie Sher, our Founder Cohorts lead was featured in the latest Startup to Scale podcast🎙️He spoke with Foodbevy's founder, Jordan Buckner, on overcoming the biggest CPG industry challenges. You can listen to the full episode here 🔊 https://hubs.li/Q02LTz7g0 The Founder Cohorts program provides an opportunity for founders meet and learn from industry experts and peers, gaining actionable insights and personalized support to help them scale with confidence. If you're interested in learning more about the fall/winter 2024 cohort, message Howie Sher, or tag him in the comments below. #JPGTalent #FoodandBeverage #CPGIndustry #Founders #Startups #Advising

💥 “PR has a new purpose in terms of amplifying your products. The good news is it’s easier and faster than ever before to activate PR to elevate your brand among consumers and retail buyers.” The opening salvo from Rachel Kay CEO and award-winning CPG PR pro of Rachel Kay Public Relations (RKPR), A FINN Partners Company founded in 2007. Thank you Rachel for joining us and sharing fantastic insight to the founders of JPG Resources - Food & Beverage Innovation Spring Cohort. -- 🌱 JPG is built upon a unique network of strategic partnerships which drives disruptive thinking for CPG. Our Founder Cohorts tap into these relationships built over decades, and delivers content and connections to founders of emerging brands. ⛹♂️ Limited spots remain for the October launch of our Fall 2024 Cohort! See below and DM me to learn more. #CPG #CPGfounders #CPGfoundercohort #CPGfounderjourney #founderjourney #foodandbeverage