Your Food Brand’s Search Strategy Has an Expiration Date: What You Need to Know About AI Search and GEO CPG Marketing
April 9, 2026

Your Food Brand’s Search Strategy Has an Expiration Date: What You Need to Know About AI Search and GEO

Nearly 60% of Google searches now end without a click. ChatGPT has captured roughly 17 percent of overall search share. And Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) has gone from a buzzword to a line item marketers are scrambling to figure out. AI has already rewritten the rules of search.  But if…
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The Quiet Powerhouse: Why Gen X Is Food Marketing’s Most Overlooked Opportunity Media
August 6, 2025

The Quiet Powerhouse: Why Gen X Is Food Marketing’s Most Overlooked Opportunity

Food marketers everywhere are scrambling to decode the latest Gen Z slang and craft millennial-targeted messaging. Meanwhile, they’re missing a Gen X untapped marketing opportunity—the generation with the most purchasing power quietly decides what ends up in the shopping cart. Unintentional though it may be, this generational tunnel vision means…
A mannequin displays a red dress and a necklace, representing fashion in a marketing context for a food branding agency.
The Food Brand Fashion Playbook: Collaborations, Collections, and Cultural Moments Brand Activation
August 5, 2025

The Food Brand Fashion Playbook: Collaborations, Collections, and Cultural Moments

When Panera's $200 Croissant Clutch (a style-forward handbag that actually keeps your breakfast sandwich warm) sold out within hours, it represented more than quirky merch. And when Ben & Jerry's collaborated with Nike to produce their limited-edition "Chunky Dunky" sneaker, they created more than footwear. They engineered a playful cultural…
Private Label is Rising. Here’s How Your CPG Food Brand Can Rise Above It. Challenger Brand Strategy
June 16, 2025

Private Label is Rising. Here’s How Your CPG Food Brand Can Rise Above It.

When you walk down the freezer aisle of your local supermarket and reach for a bag of french fries, what guides your hand? The comfort of the familiar brand you've trusted for years, or the retailer's private label option that's $2 cheaper with surprisingly similar packaging? For millions of shoppers,…
A woman drinks water from a bottle, promoting hydration in a CPG marketing context.
Mindful Consumption: What Gen Z’s Alcohol Choices Mean for Food Brands Consumer Insights & Trends
May 14, 2025

Mindful Consumption: What Gen Z’s Alcohol Choices Mean for Food Brands

Alcohol has long been associated with relaxation, socialization, and celebration. But CPG food marketers who track consumer trends know that Gen Z's relationship with alcohol looks significantly different.  In marked contrast to previous generations, Gen Z is shifting away from alcohol and towards wellness-focused, functional products. In fact, according to…
Beyond the Hype: How Food Marketers Can Navigate the GLP-1 Revolution Food CampaignsMedia
April 9, 2025

Beyond the Hype: How Food Marketers Can Navigate the GLP-1 Revolution

CPG food marketers who've seen health trends come and go know how it usually goes: A buzzy diet captures consumer attention, prompts temporary shopping behavior shifts, then fades as quickly as it arrives.  But GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy are proving they have decidedly more staying power. With nearly…
The Rise of Virtual Influencers: Opportunities and Risks for CPG Food Brand Marketers Media
January 27, 2025

The Rise of Virtual Influencers: Opportunities and Risks for CPG Food Brand Marketers

Influencers play a well-established role in B2C digital marketing. But a new, AI-driven tactic is emerging with the potential to shake up influencer marketing and open new doors for CPG food marketers in the process.  “Virtual influencers” are precisely what they sound like — digital avatars created using AI and…
Beyond Health Food: How All CPG Food Brands Can Connect with Gen Z’s Wellness Revolution Consumer Insights & Trends
December 6, 2024

Beyond Health Food: How All CPG Food Brands Can Connect with Gen Z’s Wellness Revolution

The global consumer wellness market has exploded, reaching a staggering $1.8 trillion in 2024. At the forefront of this seismic growth? Gen Z. They aren’t just participating in wellness trends — they're redefining what wellness means, creating a fundamental shift in consumer expectations that CPG brands can't afford to ignore. …
7 Social Media Tools and Trends For Your Next Food Marketing Campaign Digital
July 31, 2024

7 Social Media Tools and Trends For Your Next Food Marketing Campaign

For food marketers, keeping up with the latest social media trends and platforms demands constant adaptation. And lately, relying on traditional advertising avenues or even tried-and-true social networks doesn’t cut it. Just in the last year, platforms like TikTok and Instagram have emerged as full-fledged search engines, redefining how consumers…
Food Advertising Creative Taps Popular Trends From A.I. to Cannabis Consumer Insights & Trends
January 30, 2024

Food Advertising Creative Taps Popular Trends From A.I. to Cannabis

In this quarter’s food marketing creative trends report, the “food meets fashion” trend continues with QSR brands collaborating with popular shoemakers. Meanwhile, AI continues to impact the CPG category, and mainstream restaurant chains court cannabis culture. Finally, Pop-Tarts wins the internet with a college bowl game victory stunt that goes…