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Just like Frito-Lay turned humble ingredients into global favourites, you too can turn your dreams into reality. Remember, it's not about where you start, but how far you go with determination, innovation, and a sprinkle of collaboration.   PepsiCo, Frito-Lay, FRITO LAY INC. Just like Frito-Lay turned humble ingredients into global favourites, you too can turn your dreams into reality. Remember, it's not about where you start, but how far you go with determination, innovation, and a sprinkle of collaboration.

It’s about listening to those at the ‘coalface’ and getting their input on what’s working, not working and what’s workable as we all strive to create improvement. #continuousimprovement #activelistening #leadership

Zepto Café has named Shashank Shekhar Sharma as its Chief Experience Officer (CXO), signifying a strategic step in the café’s growth trajectory. With nearly two decades of experience in business transformation and operations, Shashank will lead operations, expansion strategies, quality control, and customer experience, aligning with Zepto Café’s mission to redefine excellence in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry. Shashank’s association with Zepto spans over two years, during which he has driven key business advancements. As Senior Vice President, he spearheaded business process improvements, P&L management, and strategic planning. Previously, as Vice President of Operations, he optimized retail category management and pricing strategies, cementing Zepto’s leadership in the quick-commerce sector. Prior to Zepto, Shashank played a pivotal role at Chai Point, where he led retail operations and regional expansions. His career began at The Oberoi Group, where he honed his expertise in food and beverage operations. Shashank’s appointment underscores Zepto Café’s commitment to innovation and customer-centric growth. #ShashankShekharSharma #Leadership #CXO #QuickServiceRestaurants #BusinessTransformation #CustomerExperience #ZeptoCafe #StrategicGrowth #FoodIndustry #OperationsExcellence #QSRInnovation #TechNews #Technology #Innovation 

Be a student of your industry 📚 Always looking for opportunities to expand my knowledge and skills. Recently, I recieved a book recommendation from Jim Clayton and here are a few of the interesting things I learned: 📌 Early Success: A&P’s intial growth was fueled by premium product offerings and elaborate giveaways. 💡 Innovative Concepts: Introduced the A&P ‘Economy Store’ concept, which quickly outperformed surrounding A&P ‘Conventional’ stores, even putting some out of business. 🗣️ Consumer-centric Approach: Actively solicited feedback and took action. By 1929, A&P had installed 3,000 meat departments in response to consumer interest in fresh meats. ☕️ Coffee Leadership & My Personal Connection: Became the world’s largest coffee retailer and created the Eight O’Clock brand, which I had the opportunity to represent for 5 yrs. What a fascinating story about an industry game-changer! #history #grocery #cpg #foodretailer

McDonald's promotes new Chief Supply Chain Officer 👏 The global fast food chain has promoted Cesar Pina to the role of Senior Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer for North America, effective October 1st. Piña, currently serving as Vice President of Global Supply Chain, has been with the company for almost a decade and will now be tasked with improving the resiliency of its supply chain by partnering with suppliers, employees and franchise owners. He will replace Bob Stewart, who recently announced his retirement, following an impressive 30 years with the business. Marion Gross, EVP & Global Chief Supply Chain Officer, commented: "Cesar has made significant contributions across his 10-year McDonald’s career to drive meaningful change to our global supply chain and the System at large, and there is no doubt that he is the right leader to carry forward McDonald’s priorities." Piña added: "At this moment in time of rapid change, balancing the needs of today with the expectation to drive long-term positive results means there has never been a more important time to prioritize business resiliency." "The scale and resources of McDonald’s matched with the power to convene suppliers, NGOs, academia and government stakeholders put us in a unique position to help build a resilient food supply chain.” #News #Food #Drinks #Consumer #SupplyChain #Executive #Leadership

What a panel! One that you can't miss at the Digital Food & Beverage conference on June 25th in Desert Springs, CA. I'm looking forward to a great conversation with this amazing group of cross-industry digital leaders in the Food & Beverage industry: Jeffrey Meisel, Constellation Brands Abhishek Ahluwalia, Mondelēz International Jason Oziel, The Boston Beer Company Brett Banner, PriceSpider We will discuss a top challenge to overcome, "Breaking Down Organizational Silos to Drive Connected Commerce", particularly among legacy brands. From marketing to IT, you'll learn how to overcome institutional inertia to drive seamless, connected commerce experiences, we will talk about: 1. Creating and communicating a unified vision for connected commerce.  2. Defining organizational structures that integrate eCommerce with sales processes.  3. Integration across a large organization as eCommerce scales. #Conferences #Marketing #eCommerce #FoodandBeverage

The Campbell's Company names SVP and Head of Supply Chain 👏 The Food and Beverage Manufacturing company has revealed the appointment of Cassandra Green as its new Senior Vice President and Head of Supply Chain. Green was previously the SVP of manufacturing and supply chain category leadership for the brand. She joined the Campbell’s Company, formerly known as Campbell Soup, in 2010. Since then, she has held roles of increasing responsibility in supply chain leadership Daniel Poland, Campbell’s previous supply chain, said: “Cass has played a critical role in transforming Campbell’s supply chain,” “With a proven track record of leading supply chain organizations and driving business results, she is the right person to lead our continued progress.” #News #Supplychain #SVP #Manufacturing #Food #Appointments

𝕋𝕙𝕖 ℙ𝕠𝕨𝕖𝕣 𝕠𝕗 𝔻𝕚𝕧𝕖𝕣𝕤𝕚𝕥𝕪: ℙ𝕖𝕡𝕤𝕚ℂ𝕠'𝕤 𝕎𝕚𝕟𝕟𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝔼𝕕𝕘𝕖 𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕣 ℂ𝕠𝕔𝕒𝕔𝕠𝕝𝕒 #PepsiCo and #CocaCola are iconic rivals in the beverage industry, but when we dig deeper, there’s an incredible story about strategy and diversification. While Coca-Cola has long been a marketing powerhouse, PepsiCo’s strength lies in its #diversity. From snacks to fruit juices and beyond, PepsiCo isn’t just about cola—it’s about offering something for everyone. This diverse portfolio has helped PepsiCo outperform Coca-Cola in cumulative share returns, proving that a multi-pronged approach can often trump a singular focus. This is a reminder for all of us in business: "𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮—𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗼. 𝗜𝗻 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿-𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁, 𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘀." What do you think? Is diversity the key to resilience and growth in today’s business landscape? Let’s discuss. #Leadership #Strategy #BusinessGrowth #DiversityInBusiness #PepsiCo #Innovation

Ready for a new dose of avocado excellence? Industry leaders John McGuigan, Alejandro Gavito and Emiliano Escobedo (aka the #AvocadoGeeks) are sharing exclusive USDA-approved business insights to help you maximize your Q4 sales. A message from the Avocado Geeks: Last year, as we navigated the ups and downs of 2023, we saw retail selling prices dip almost all year. But then came the Q4 holiday season, and things started to look up! During Thanksgiving, ASP (Average Selling Price) grew +4%, reaching $1.19 per unit. Christmas held steady at $1.10 per unit. In fact, three out of the four Q4 holidays saw an uptick in avocado ASP compared to the previous year. It was a season of resilience and opportunity. Now, with Q4 2024 on the horizon, let's use these insights to our advantage. This year, our goal is clear: focus on moving volume up and capitalizing on the holiday momentum. Join us on this journey and let's make Q4 2024 our best quarter yet!  To learn more, download the Q4 2023 holiday report at the bottom of the page: https://bit.ly/3hRqYXN #AvocadoIndustry #Leadership #HassAvocadoBoard #Avocados

Key insights for growing your F&B business 🚀 When you’re starting out in the food & beverage industry, scaling up from one location to a chain can seem daunting. But take a page from Hawaii Poké's success story. CEO Aaron Colman emphasizes the importance of two core elements: people and product. Aaron shares that their journey began with a relentless focus on surrounding themselves with the best team and never compromising on product quality. They set high standards not just in food preparation but also in sourcing from top-notch suppliers. This consistency in quality built trust with customers and stakeholders alike, which was crucial as they scaled from one to 22 stores. The key takeaway? Invest in your team, uphold your product standards, and embed these values into your company culture and vision. That way, your business can grow sustainably, maintaining quality across every new location you open. #FoodAndBeverage #BusinessGrowth #Leadership #SmallBusiness