I was in a local mall at the beginning of December, not something I do often, and was surprised to see a heavily-discounted holiday season already in full swing. It reminded me of the challenges that retail, especially the bricks and mortar version, continues to experience. And I wondered how retailers had fared during the recent Black Friday through Cyber Monday promotional period.
Last week’s announcement that Amazon has purchased Whole Foods is positioned to shake up the grocery world.
Last week, Pam Brain and I attended the BC Food Processors Association’s annual industry event – FoodProWest 2017. It was the BCFPA’s 10th anniversary and their largest event yet, attracting over 700 food and beverage processors and industry stakeholders.
There are many decisions and steps involved in launching a new food or beverage product. One of the biggest challenges companies face is convincing a grocery buyer to add their new product to their shelves. You can see why it is so difficult when you take a closer look at those shelves – space is limited and very full. Continue reading