In a diversified and increasingly demanding consumer packaged goods sector where value, quality, and sustainability drive demand, we find and attract senior executives to lead discerning organisations
Whether you are or are looking for an R&D Director, a Commercial Vice President, or expert on the Circular Economy and Packaging, our knowledgeable team can find the right person.
Consumers want food that is good for them and good for society despite global trade tensions; locally-sourced, sustainably produced food, with trendy flavours and environmentally friendly packaging, at the right price. Industry leaders are responding by creating products that are good for the body, the environment and the community.
A new generation of consumers wants natural, farm-fresh produce, without pesticides, direct from the farmer – who expects to be compensated fairly. As consumers, today’s generation is more vocal about demanding a fair farm-to-counter supply chain – and expects leaders and companies to innovate and, if needed, disrupt the status quo.
Technology, artificial intelligence and big data are having a major impact on the packaged goods sector. Tech-savvy leaders with vision are needed to help this sector achieve a circular economy, while managing changes that see farmers increasingly apply targeted approaches to reduce additives and chemicals required to grow produce and where packaging for every type of product pre- and post-consumer is designed to minimise waste.
Merger talks between Pernod Ricard and Brown-Forman have been formally terminated. The proposed merger would have created a major global competitor in premium spirits. Industry pressures, such as changing demand patterns and macroeconomic conditions, remain in focus.
Vitafoods Europe 2026 will showcase the integration of health-focused ingredients like protein, probiotics, and beauty-from-within elements into mainstream F&B products. Sustainability and clinical validation will be key themes, with an emphasis on ethically sourced ingredients and products backed by scientific evidence.
CO2 shortages are tightening due to reduced ammonia and fertilizer production linked to high natural gas prices and plant shutdowns. Beer and beverage production is directly exposed, with risks to carbonation, packaging, distribution, and pricing. Geopolitical tensions, including Middle East shipping routes, and energy volatility could prolong supply disruptions and trigger wider food system impacts.