Consumables

In any grocery store, consumers are met with an abundance of produce to meet each and every one of their needs. Fresh produce that either falls into the organic category or has a farmer's market feel to it has become the main priority for consumers.

LOS ANGELES — All the flavors of a gingerbread house are now available in a low-calorie ice cream form, with the latest offering from Halo Top Creamery. The brand has announced the release of the limited-edition Gingerbread House flavor that’s loaded with ginger cookie bites and swirls of icing. 

PURCHASE, N.Y. — PepsiCo is getting into the holiday spirit by unveiling limited-edition consumables to fit any occasion. From salty to sweet and everything in between, the company is debuting more than ten items ranging from granola bars, to beverages and chips. 

For those who wish to get a jump on their mornings, PepsiCo will be offering new launches from Starbucks and Quaker that will include: 

CHICAGO —  IRI announced Tuesday that it will begin providing supply chain services to Albertsons, the second largest grocery chain in the United States, in addition to being its preferred partner for point-of-sale data, consumer panel insights and strategic growth initiatives to support joint business collaboration.

PITTSBURGH and CHICAGO — The latest addition to The Kraft Heinz Co., has arrived in the form of Nancy’s Petite Stuffed Bagels. Quality ingredients such as butter, flour, milk and Philadelphia Cream Cheese are used to create these freshly baked consumables that are ready to eat in minutes. 

ORRVILLE, Ohio — A new addition has arrived to the Dunkin Donuts Bakery Series. Determined by the “Vote for Your Flavorite” contest which began in August, consumers were sent samples of new possible additions to the lineup and then encouraged by the brand to cast a vote for their favorite flavor. After voting, those who submitted an entry were encouraged to register for the opportunity to win $5,000 or a year’s worth of Dunkin’ Donuts Bakery Series coffee.

This week I was reminded by my two great nieces that we need to be setting goals and looking into the future. Living in the present or only perpetuating the status quo will not fuel growth and reinvention.

When you look in the near and not-so-near future, do you think your company will be in the same industry? In this rapidly shifting business environment, that’s a question that must be asked. Companies and industries are in constant change. To remain competitive and relevant you must imagine a new future.