How to Drive Growth Through Collaboration

Retailers and manufacturers are rethinking how to grow in today’s evolving market. Lauren Fernandes, Vice President of Global Thought Leadership at NielsenIQ, discusses how industry partners can collaborate rather than compete to unlock consumer spending and drive category growth. NIQ’s 2025 report emphasizes shifting focus from price wars to consumer needs. This involves leveraging unique brand strengths, and using tools like retail media networks to promote strategic cooperation and long-term success. CLICK HERE FOR FULL INTERVIEW. Click here to download video.

PLMA’s Lunch & Learn Webinar • 25 June 2025

PLMA’s Lunch and Learn free webinar is designed exclusively for PLMA-member manufacturers, retailers and wholesalers, who want to expand their knowledge of the private label business. This one-hour session “The State of Grocery Retail Europe 2025” will be led by McKinsey & Company on 25 June 2025 from 12:30-13:30 CET. For more information, please click here or contact us at education@plma.nl. 

Sustainable, Gourmet, Gut-Friendly: What’s Next for Private Label

PLMA’s 2025 International Salute to Excellence Award winners will be announced at PLMA’s annual World of Private Label International Trade Show this month. Judith Kolenburg shares a preview of the 550 nominated products. Among the trends: natural and sustainable detergents, cleaners and personal care items, as well as gourmet foods, sauces and desserts. Plus, Hans Kraak examines the growing appeal of fermented foods. Consumers are embracing gut health and worldwide traditional methods, fueling a market poised to surpass €1.1 trillion by 2034. Click here to download video.

The Future of Packaging: Embracing Sustainability and Regulatory Policies

The packaging industry is undergoing a critical transformation, driven by heightened sustainability concerns and new regulations like the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). Regina Mestre, Packaging Analyst at RaboResearch Food and Agribusiness, discusses the increasing consumer and corporate interest in the health and environmental impacts of packaging. Mestre advises private label suppliers to collaborate closely with packaging providers and waste managers, advocating for the adoption of sustainable materials and practices to minimize environmental impact. CLICK HERE FOR FULL INTERVIEW. Click here to download video.