Teff: Everything to Know About This Superfood

Teff – a grain that’s gluten-free, tasty and nutritious – has many uses in the bakery and health food segments. Egbert J. Sonneveld, co-owner of Blonk Quality Ingredients, a company that specializes in the production of teff in Spain, discusses how retailers and manufacturers can capitalize on this rising opportunity. CLICK HERE FOR FULL INTERVIEW. Click here to download video.

27 September 2023  •  Lunch & Learn Online Speaker Series

PLMA’s Online 'Lunch and Learn' is designed for private label manufacturers, retailers and wholesalers, who want to expand their knowledge of the private label business. PLMA and Fernando Lanzer, Managing Partner of LCO Partners and author of “Organizational Culture and Climate: Understanding, Maintaining and Changing”, will organize an hour-long webinar about “Understanding Your Company’s Culture: The Key to Building Private Label Passion”. For more information, please contact PLMA International Council at education@plma.nl or call +31 20 575 3032.

A Wave of Acquisitions Hits Brick and Mortar

The retail landscape in Europe is constantly evolving. Recent changes include the decline of consumer demand for online, and quick-commerce companies merging or disappearing. The brick-and-mortar business is no exception. Judith Kolenburg reports on some remarkable exits and takeovers in physical retail. She discusses major strategic moves from Aldi, Basalt, Auchan, Delhaize and other retail chains. In other news, Joop Elderhorst dives into the spirits category. The report examines innovations in flavored spirits and liqueurs, as well as challenges due to advertising restrictions. Click here to download video.

How Tech is Improving the Supply Chain

Supply chain innovation is more important than ever. Ray Gaul, CEO and co-founder of Retail Cities – a global retail data and insights firm – talks about advancements in multi-source data integration. Gaul also addresses other key topics affecting the retail business, including store remodeling, the discount channel, and private label and ecommerce. CLICK HERE FOR FULL INTERVIEW. Click here to download video.