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.
Consumers are demanding increased transparency through the entire production value chain. They want to know the origin of their products and whether it was produced ethically and sustainably. They expect full disclosure on ingredients, additives and the manufacturing process. Every leader must be capable of creating value, influencing stakeholders and changing business processes for a sustainable business.
When it comes to sustainability, we aspire to the same standards as our clients. We are proud to have been awarded a Bronze rating by Ecovadis.
Following completion, Utz will become a privately held company jointly owned by Intersnack and the Rice and Lissette family entities, with each holding a 50% stake. Utz’s shares will subsequently be delisted from the New York Stock Exchange.
The announcement follows Unilever’s confirmation in March that it had received an offer from McCormick. Later that month, the companies agreed a $44.8 billion transaction, which would create a combined business generating approximately $20 billion in annual revenue.
The partnership aims to improve regenerative practices across 40,000 US acres of soft red winter wheat. Farmers will receive technical assistance and financial incentives for practicing no-till and cover cropping. The partnership boosts each of the companies closer to stated 2030 regenerative and land-stewardship goals.
