In this episode of Food Chained, Phil Lempert (The Supermarket Guru) joins us to discuss supermarket trends & insights, as well as a variety of topics impacting today's food supply.
Things we discuss:
• Phil's take on rising food prices and possible solutions
• SKU discipline and the need for brands to consolidate offerings
• Brands that have exercised SKU discipline well (Kerrygold, Liquid Death)
• Leaders in Private Label like Nestle, Kirkland, Kroger/Albertsons
• The pros and cons of PVL
• Trends and insights moving into 2023 (indoor farming, plant-based evolution, meat packing, store brands, insect protein)
• And much, much more
Food Chained is a short-form podcast exploring the problems in our food system and the brands that are solving them. Every week, we share conversations with startup food & beverage founders and operators on a mission to make a positive, healthy, and ethical impact on our world.