Study Group: Grocery Store Experts: Food and Beverage Consultants

Council Members in this Study Group: 49

This study group may include experts knowledgeable on topics such as automotive manufacturing and dealerships, after market distribution, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, convenience stores, supermarkets, packaged goods manufacturing, department stores and discounters, jewelry and cosmetics, hotels and resorts, restaurants, casinos, and the travel industry, among others.

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Leading Experts in this Study Group

Rick Shea

President
Shea Marketing Consulting Inc.

Rick Shea is the President of Shea Marketing Consulting, a firm that specializes in providing marketing expertise to CPG/Food companies. He has 20+ years of marketing experience as VP of Marketing for Kraft, Unilever, George Weston Bakeries, Malt-O-Meal...

Tom Pirko

President
Bevmark LLC

TOM PIRKO is the President of BEVMARK LLC, a international food & beverage advisory firm working in all major world markets with indigenous consultants. He has over 30 years experience providing counsel to Boards, CEO's, CFO's, COO's, Marketing & Sales...

Daniel Durick

President
Emerging Food Technologies

Daniel Durick is the President of Emerging Food Technologies, a strategy, sales, development, and operations consultant where he has worked since 1983. Mr. Durick has over 28 years of quality food, beverage, processing and operations experience in a wide...

Robert Kaufmann

Independent Consultant
Kaufmann & Associates

Robert Kaufmann has worked as an independent consultant at Kaufmann & Associates, consumer packaged goods consultant since 2004. His focus is in business and new product development, sales, and marketing. He has experience with private label sales, co-packing,...

John Duffy

President
MarketOps, Inc.

John Duffy is currently the President of MarketOps, a food and beverage consultancy firm, where he has worked since 2001. Mr. Duffy has more than 15 years of experience in the food and beverage industry and has expertise in wholesale, retail, marketing,...

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FEMSA, ASSESSING STRATEGIC VALUES IN GLOBAL BEER CONSOLIDATION.

October 1, 2009

Analysis by:Tom Pirko, President,

Analysis of:Mexico's FEMSA SEEN EYEING $9 BILLION BEER MERGER | reuters.com

FEMSA remains a misunderstood asset in the global consolidation of the beer industry. A transaction will involve numerous strategic considerations andwill depend upon several key factors involving acquirers' balance sheets and plans for development.

Kraft Continues Portfolio Shuffle

September 15, 2009

Analysis by:Rick Shea, President,

Analysis of:Kraft Under Pressure as Bid Value Slips | www.flex-news-food.com

Kraft Foods bid for Cadbury makes a lot of strategic sense and will allow them to increase their growth in international markets.The key to the deal is utilizing Cadbury's extensive distribution and sales network to further drive growth of existing Kraft products.Faced with the likelihood of having to increase the all cash portion of the bid Kraft will be looking at additional brands to divest and help pay for the acquisition.

World Class Packaging

April 2, 2009

Analysis by:Rick Shea, President,

Analysis of:FOOD PACKAGER OF THE YEAR: Packaging a big part of General success | www.foodandbeveragepackaging.com

The use and design of packaging is one of the most critical elements in a supermarket products success.Packaging provides multiple benefits and serves many key objectives for food manufacturers. ---Merchandising:Product must merchandise well and provide consumers with a quick,clean understanding of the product. ---Brand Positioning : Packaging conveys a feel and tone about every product including whether its value orientated or premium. ---Quality :Packaging must obviously protect the quality of any food product and contribute to shelf life in many cases. ---Preparation: Many packages need to provide a quick,cost effective way to prepare the product. ---Informational : All key labeling and nutrition info must be accurately and effectively communicated to the consumer ---Sustainable :Cost efficiency and environmentally friendly are very important to retailers and consumers.

Consumers Drive for Value in Their Food Purchases

March 25, 2009

Analysis by:Rick Shea, President,

Analysis of:What Sells in a Recession | www.time.com

The article provides a good descriptive assessment of how consumers supermarket shopping habits have changed in the last 3 months.Nervous, money challenged consumers are more price discriminating than ever before in their food purchases.Private Label sales are growing faster than the category and taking market share.Consumers are increasing their use of stores perceived as discounters. Walmart, Costco, BJ's and dollar stores continue to lead in same sales store growth.

Food Inflation Slows But Is Here To Stay

September 12, 2008

Analysis by:Rick Shea, President,

Analysis of:Food Inflation is likely to continue, experts say | www.venturacountystar.com

Commodity inflation appears to have peaked for the short term but long term commodities will continue to rise creating above average food inflation.How food and restaurant companies react will be the key to future price increases.

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Strategy, Sales and Operations Consultant
Consumer Packaged Goods Consultant
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