Interviews

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Tricia McNeilly, Founder
ötzibrew

December 27, 2024

Europe, Interviews, Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Gama spoke to Tricia McNeilly, Founder, ötzibrew. Read the full Industry Insight in the next issue of Gama News. What does it take to develop a successful FMCG brand? I believe that when you’re building a brand, that you really have to build it from passion, and you have to come from integrity. You have to come from your heart when you’re creating products, because when you go through …

1 MIN READ

Simón Fusté, European Snacking Director
Sigma

December 10, 2024

Europe, Food, Interviews

Gama spoke to Simón Fusté, European Snacking Director, Sigma. Read the full Industry Insight in the next issue of Gama News. How is the Snackin’ For You range geared to meeting consumer needs? We have a number of basic pillars: first of all, what you see is what you get. So all our products contain up to seven ingredients, and no more. We avoid additives and ultra-processed foods. Secondly, everything is …

5 MIN READ

Cris Arcangeli, Chief Executive Officer
Beauty’in

September 27, 2024

Food, Interviews, Latin America, Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Gama spoke to Cris Arcangeli, Chief Executive Officer, Beauty’in. Read this Industry Insight in the latest issue of Gama News. What changes have you seen in the consumer goods sector in Brazil (and the wider Latin America region) in recent years, and how do you anticipate it will evolve further? In recent years, the consumer goods sector in Brazil has undergone significant transformations, especially in the area of beauty and …

2 MIN READ

Heather Mills, Founder
VBites

September 25, 2024

Europe, Food, Interviews

Gama spoke to Heather Mills, Founder, VBites. Read this Industry Insight in the latest issue of Gama News. What major trends do you expect to shape food and drinks innovation in 2024 and beyond? There is an awakening coming. Historically it’s been tough for the consumer to discern what a healthy diet is: it’s hard to decipher the myriad of misleading marketing campaigns (from dairy and meat companies in particular), …

2 MIN READ

Paula Amaral, Head of Sustainability, Innovation and Strategy
Groupe Bel

June 30, 2024

Europe, Food, Interviews

Gama spoke to Paula Amaral, Head of Sustainability, Innovation and Strategy at Groupe Bel. Read the full Industry Insight in the latest issue of Gama News As traditionally a pure-play dairy firm, how is Groupe Bel adapting to ensure the sustainability of the business in the long term? We have a growth model that has two pillars – profitability and responsibility – because we know that if we want to remain relevant …

1 MIN READ

Anna Bosch Güell, Director General
Noel Alimentaria

May 8, 2024

Europe, Food, Interviews

Gama spoke to Anna Bosch Güell, Director General at Noel Alimentaria. Read the full Industry Insight in the latest issue of Gama News What major trends do you expect to shape food innovation in 2024 and beyond? Health-oriented products, products with extra-high protein, plant-based options made from vegetables that emulate fish and meat, locally-sourced products, and manufacturing processes that minimize environmental impact: these are some of the principal trends that are setting the …

1 MIN READ

Mauricio García de Quevedo, Director General
FIAB

March 25, 2024

Europe, Food, Interviews, Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Gama spoke to Mauricio García de Quevedo, Director General at Federación Española de Industrias de Alimentación y Bebidas (FIAB). What are FIAB’s current priorities and challenges? Given the complex international scenario we are facing at the moment, there is a real need to contain cost inflation which is affecting both consumers and businesses. One of our major challenges, as far as the politics of international trade is concerned, is to …

1 MIN READ

Karen Zafar, Founder & Director
Pure Global Trade

March 12, 2024

Interviews, Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Gama spoke to Karen Zafar, Founder & Director at Pure Global Trade. What are the key success factors in creating a new retail drinks brand? New to the drinks industry, we are still early on in our journey. It’s a challenge and we are learning every day – it’s incredible and we love it. Be different, create a product which is unique, understand consumer preferences and look to create a …

2 MIN READ

Frank Mertens, Co-founder & Chief Marketing Officer
Go Mate Drinks

March 5, 2024

Interviews, Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Gama spoke to Frank Mertens, Co-founder & Chief Marketing Officer at Go Mate Drinks. What are the key success factors in creating a new retail drinks brand? It all starts with an intimate understanding of your consumer and making sure that they love your liquid. There are so many options across all types of drinks categories that it is critical you really know your customer, what they want and ensure …

1 MIN READ

Valeria Krynetskaya, Head of Plant-Based Venture THRYVE
IFFCO Group

December 20, 2023

Food, Interviews, Middle East & Africa

Gama spoke to Valeria Krynetskaya, Head of Plant-Based Venture THRYVE at IFFCO Group. What are the drivers behind consumers’ dietary choices in the Middle East? “At the moment, consumers are mostly looking to evolve their diet towards lower salt, lower sugar and free from to reduce their weight. An important factor in these choices in the GCC is the doctor or nutritionist who advises them what kind of diet to …

1 MIN READ

Ian Wright CBE, Co-Chair
Food and Drink Export Council

December 10, 2023

Alcoholic Drinks, Europe, Food, Interviews, Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Gama spoke to Ian Wright CBE, Co-Chair of the Food and Drink Export Council. What challenges are consumers facing and how should suppliers respond? “The cost of living is a major problem right the way around the world and it’s making a big difference to the ability of our customers, our consumers and most importantly our shoppers to be able to choose the products that they want from the widest …

1 MIN READ

Shahid Khan, CEO,
Al Islami Foods

May 25, 2021

Food, Interviews, Middle East & Africa

Gama spoke to Shahid Khan, Chief Executive Officer, Al Islami Foods. What key trends do you expect to shape food innovation as a whole in 2021 and beyond? “The trend tilting toward healthy eating is getting stronger. Within that, from an innovation perspective, we feel plant-based items will take the lead in 2021 and beyond, as 28% of people say they have been eating more protein from plant sources, further …

1 MIN READ

Julia Stamberger, Founder,
Spinning Wheel Brands

January 26, 2021

Food, Interviews

Gama spoke to Julia Stamberger, Founder, Spinning Wheel Brands. What have been the biggest impacts of the health and economic crisis on the consumer goods industry, and how best should brands respond? “Consumers are no longer discovering new products and brands in-store, as demos and most trade promotions have been suspended, and when they enter stores, customers are quickly shopping their list and leaving, not browsing the aisles. That discovery …

1 MIN READ

Jacek Plewa, General Manager,
Global Food Industries

December 16, 2019

Food, Interviews, Middle East & Africa

Gama spoke to Jacek Plewa, General Manager, Global Food Industries. What overarching trends do you expect to shape frozen food innovation in 2020 and beyond? “The major, game changing development for frozen (and chilled) categories is growth in plant-based protein products, which is going to be exponential and is en-route to taking plant-based products mainstream, evolving from a niche protein to a major centre-of-plate contender, suggesting that a major transformation …

1 MIN READ

Tariq Ahmed Al Wahedi, Chief Executive Officer,
Agthia Group

July 16, 2019

Food, Interviews, Middle East & Africa, Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Gama spoke to Tariq Ahmed Al Wahedi, Chief Executive Officer, Agthia Group. What overarching trends do you expect to shape drinks and food innovation in 2020-21? “Consumers no longer accept products as they traditionally did – they want ‘value-added’ products that are convenient, healthier and benefit their lifestyles. Recent industry reports have shown that the increasing rate of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease are pushing consumers worldwide to shift towards …

1 MIN READ

Mithun Appaiah, Chief Executive Officer,
Sumeru

August 6, 2018

Asia Pacific, Food, Interviews

Gama spoke to Mithun Appaiah, Chief Executive Officer, Sumeru (Innovative Foods Ltd). How is the way food companies are looking to reach and engage with consumers changing? “Consumer companies are currently grappling with both digital and traditional media. The choice of media and engagement depends on the category. Many brands are myopic and follow the digital trend without understanding the media that their specific target group consumes. Then there are …

1 MIN READ

Michael Wunsch, Managing Director,
Barakat

April 5, 2018

Food, Interviews, Middle East & Africa, Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Gama spoke to Michael Wunsch, Managing Director, Barakat. To what extent is the demand for “pure”, “raw”, “fresh” and “unprocessed” ingredients impacting the juices category in the UAE? “Barakat has witnessed a significant increase in volumes in retail for fresh juice consumption over the past years. Consumers are more aware of the importance of consuming healthy drinks. The UAE is exposed to stricter food regulations and consumers are made aware …

1 MIN READ

Tammy Butterworth, Global R&D Grains Formulation Manager,
PepsiCo

February 20, 2018

Europe, Food, Interviews

Gama spoke to Tammy Butterworth, Global R&D Grains Formulation Manager, PepsiCo. How is the role of breakfast changing in consumers’ lives, and what do FMCG companies need to do to adapt to this change? “Breakfast maintains an important role in people’s lives – what is changing is the time it can be given. When asked, people instinctively know that breakfast sets them up for the day (and the statistics bear this …

1 MIN READ

Lisa Sohanpal, Founder & CEO
Nom Noms World Food

June 30, 2017

Europe, Food, Interviews

Gama spoke to Lisa Sohanpal, Founder & CEO, Nom Noms World Food. What are the key success factors when launching a new retail food brand to the market? “At the forefront of launching a successful retail food brand is the need to understand the target customer, anticipate their needs, and inspire them further. Entrepreneurs need to leverage insight, knowledge and continuously innovate through deductive failure i.e. continuously challenge your own …

1 MIN READ

Mikko Lindqvist, Vice President, Marketing & Portfolio
Fazer

April 28, 2017

Europe, Food, Interviews

Gama spoke to Mikko Lindqvist, Vice President, Marketing & Portfolio, Fazer. Is packaged bread being threatened by the rise of low carbohydrate diets? If so, how is Fazer responding? Low carbohydrate diets had a big impact on the bread market some years ago. From there the market has recovered and new trends have emerged. The public discussion about carbohydrates is more balanced currently and the benefits of wholegrains, especially oat …

1 MIN READ

Nicolas Panniez, Category Manager
Ferrero

April 20, 2017

Europe, Food, Interviews

Gama spoke to Nicolas Panniez, Category Manager, Ferrero. How is the way food companies are looking to reach and engage with consumers changing? How can a brand successfully resonate with consumers? Companies and their brands need to be flexible in their marketing mix and continuously monitor changing consumption and shopping behaviour. Gathering data and translating this into actionable insights is and will remain key to developing strategic brand, category, customer …

1 MIN READ

Lisa Tse MBE, Chief Executive
Sweet Mandarin

February 6, 2017

Europe, Food, Interviews

Gama spoke to Lisa Tse MBE, Chief Executive, Sweet Mandarin. What are the key success factors when launching a new retail food brand to the market? It is not easy to launch a food brand so one must be resilient, persistent, ambitious and hardworking. There are many factors to consider including creating a product that is world class in terms of quality, understanding how the retail market operates, being able to fund the initial …

1 MIN READ

Ian Wright CBE, Director General
Food and Drink Federation

January 30, 2017

Alcoholic Drinks, Europe, Food, Interviews, Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Gama spoke to Ian Wright MBE, Director General, Food and Drink Federation. What key trends do you expect to shape food and drinks innovation in the UK in 2017? Healthy eating will remain a key trend this year and I believe we’ll continue to see popular products reformulated with reduced sugar and calorie content. This, I believe, will be alongside the launch of more plant-based functional foods and products that support …

1 MIN READ

Alberto García Romero, Marketing Manager
Dulcesol

June 14, 2016

Europe, Food, Interviews

Gama spoke to Alberto García Romero, Marketing Manager, Dulcesol. What should manufacturers do to be successful in the current economic climate? The current economic situation is changing but the recession was so strong that it altered a number of different parameters in our main markets. The price-quality relation is one of our main strengths and consumption at home became stronger vs out-home during 2008 to 2012. This was a good opportunity …

1 MIN READ

Helen Warren-Piper, Marketing Director
Premier Foods

June 3, 2016

Europe, Food, Interviews, Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Gama spoke to Helen Warren-Piper, Marketing Director, Premier Foods. What key trends do you expect to shape food innovation in 2016? Health, convenience, indulgence and real food are all still key trends that have a major impact on the FMCG market. Other factors influencing food innovation are of course the sugar debate, reduced salt and a push to have products that are free from artificial ingredients. As a leading British …

1 MIN READ

Maria Sánchez, Marketing & Communications Director
Noel

May 26, 2016

Europe, Food, Interviews

Gama spoke to Maria Sánchez, Marketing & Communications Director, Noel. Which markets or consumer groups currently offer the greatest growth opportunities for FMCG companies? Emerging markets are still an opportunity but more and more companies need to be aware of the appearance of new targets. An example would be the generation after the millennials – “Generation Z” – who were born between 1994 and 2009 and who demand their space …

1 MIN READ

Sharon Barraclough, Marketing Director
Hovis

March 29, 2016

Europe, Food, Interviews

Gama spoke to Sharon Barraclough, Marketing Director, Hovis. How do companies best achieve growth in developed or saturated markets? Be clear on the role of your brand in consumers’ lives and tell that brand story in a way that adds meaning and purpose. Support it with absolute product truth – delight consumers by exceeding their expectations of what good is in terms of quality. Be obsessed with being the best at …

1 MIN READ

Jonathan Stordy, Managing Director International
Mahou San Miguel

March 16, 2016

Alcoholic Drinks, Europe, Interviews

Gama spoke to Jonathan Stordy, Managing Director International, Mahou San Miguel. What should manufacturers do to be successful in the current economic climate? To succeed in this changing context, the key is to find a unique position where no one can beat you without losing sight of your culture and values as a company. You need to be focused on innovation, which helps companies such as Mahou San Miguel continue …

1 MIN READ

Roberto Funari, EVP Category Marketing
Reckitt Benckiser

December 1, 2015

Europe, Health & Beauty, Household Care, Interviews

Gama spoke to Roberto Funari, Executive Vice President, Category Marketing, Reckitt Benckiser. Which markets or consumer groups currently offer the greatest growth opportunities for FMCG companies? Emerging markets remain an important growth opportunity for FMCG companies as they will continue to outperform developed markets in terms of growth rate. The key to investing in emerging markets is to understand that they do not yield an immediate growth return, but …

1 MIN READ

Joaquim Vives, General Manager
Mane

November 9, 2015

Alcoholic Drinks, Europe, Food, Global, Health & Beauty, Household Care, Interviews, Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Gama spoke to Joaquim Vives, General Manager, Mane Iberica. How is the growing demand for more ‘all natural’ formulations impacting on flavour & fragrance companies? This is a major trend and demand will keep growing if the economic situation continues to brighten. However, ‘all natural’ does not consistently point to the same definition when it comes to food & drinks manufacturing. This is not the case for flavourings, as …

1 MIN READ

Ori Yehudai, President & CEO
Frutarom

November 4, 2015

Alcoholic Drinks, Food, Global, Health & Beauty, Household Care, Interviews, Middle East & Africa, Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Gama spoke to Ori Yehudai, President & CEO, Frutarom. What should manufacturers do to be successful in the current economic climate? I believe that in order to be successful in an ever more challenging economic environment, we must demonstrate creativity and flexibility when dealing with our customers and provide top-notch service. Being able to adapt and adjust to our customers’ needs and work with them in creating innovative but …

1 MIN READ

Matteo Fantacchiotti, Global VP Commercial Diageo Reserve
Diageo

October 26, 2015

Alcoholic Drinks, Global, Interviews

Gama spoke to Matteo Fantacchiotti, Global Vice President Commercial Diageo Reserve, Diageo. Which markets or consumer groups currently offer the greatest growth opportunities for FMCG companies? We see a new ‘Silk Route’, across the lines of the world magnet cities and hot spots. And this is where our focus is. Within this context, although high-net-worth individuals and wealthier people are the obvious target group, millennials are really what we’re going …

1 MIN READ

Alberto Bertone, President & CEO
Sant’Anna

October 20, 2015

Europe, Interviews, Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Gama spoke to Alberto Bertone, President & CEO, Sant’Anna. What key trends do you expect to shape non-alcoholic drinks innovation in 2016? Throughout the world there is a move towards a culture that is more conscious of health and wellbeing, something which is seeing consumers turn away from high-sugar fizzy drinks towards water or other products considered more ‘natural’. This is something which over the last few years has …

1 MIN READ

João Costa, CEO
DanCake

July 2, 2015

Europe, Food, Interviews

Gama spoke to João Costa, CEO, DanCake Portugal. How do companies best achieve growth in developed or saturated markets? Through a strong innovation pipeline (consumer driven) and a constant focus on cost efficiency, plus a strong wire into the trade. DanCake has a unique portfolio of products that cater to the major needs of consumers and retailers. We consider ourselves to be the ‘one stop shop’ for the category, …

1 MIN READ

Tim Brown, President & CEO
Nestle Waters‏

June 3, 2015

Interviews, Non-Alcoholic Drinks, North America

Gama spoke to Tim Brown, President & Chief Executive Officer, Nestle Waters North America. What are your day-to-day activities as President & Chief Executive Officer ? As President and CEO of Nestlé Waters North America, I have the opportunity to oversee a complex commercial operation with one goal: bringing healthy, hydrating beverages to homes and businesses across the U.S. and Canada. In any given day, I can find myself …

1 MIN READ

Rita Nabeiro, CEO
Adega Mayor‏

May 13, 2015

Alcoholic Drinks, Europe, Interviews

Gama spoke to Rita Nabeiro, Chief Executive Officer, Adega Mayor. What key trends do you expect to shape alcoholic drinks innovation in 2015? Consumers are increasingly concerned about their health so alcohol content is likely to be an issue in the sector. Because of that I believe that low-alcohol drinks will see an increase in volumes. Organic is also an important trend in the food and beverages sector in …

1 MIN READ

David Butler, VP Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Coca-Cola‏

April 8, 2015

Interviews, Non-Alcoholic Drinks, North America

Gama spoke to David Butler, Vice President, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Coca-Cola. What are your day-to-day activities as Vice President, Innovation and Entrepreneurship? My current focus is leading our Coca-Cola Founders platform. We’ve designed a repeatable and scalable model for co-creating seed-stage startups with a global network of founders. I spend the majority of my time working directly with our portfolio companies on various aspects of their businesses and with …

1 MIN READ

Oliver Mirza, CEO
Dr. Oetker‏

April 2, 2015

Asia Pacific, Food, Interviews

Gama spoke to Oliver Mirza, Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Oetker India. What key trends do you expect to shape food innovation in 2015? Consumers are moving towards urbanisation and westernisation. The need for convenience food which is aspirational with restaurant-like quality which suits the Indian palate is the need of the Indian consumer. Consumers are open to new ideas and concepts in food. What should manufacturers do to be …

1 MIN READ

Andrea Budelli, Vice President – R&D Europe
Heinz

March 24, 2015

Europe, Food, Interviews

Gama spoke to Andrea Budelli, Vice President – R&D Europe, Heinz. What should manufacturers do to be successful in the current economic climate? Balance your value proposition in your portfolio, adapt your offering and your pricing to the needs of different channels, and bring distinctive and relevant innovation to the market, with appropriate pricing, so as to have a win/win proposition for both customers and consumers. Focusing on fully exploiting …

1 MIN READ

Giacomo Canali, Packaging Research & Innovation Manager
Barilla

March 18, 2015

Europe, Food, Interviews

Gama spoke to Giacomo Canali, Packaging Research & Innovation Manager, Barilla. What key trends do you expect to shape food innovation in 2015? More and more food products will be tailored to specific needs, meeting a range of consumer requirements and allowing the company to be present in different channels, with the main goal of achieving better volumes and increasing group sales. At the same time, there is a need …

1 MIN READ

Hai Liu, Vice General Manager
Tsingtao Brewery

February 26, 2015

Alcoholic Drinks, Asia Pacific, Interviews

Gama spoke to Hai Liu, Vice General Manager, Tsingtao Brewery. What key trends do you expect to shape alcoholic drinks innovation in 2015? In my opinion, the alcoholic drinks industry is facing an era of ever more diversified consumers who are demanding new styles and flavours of drinks and no longer demonstrate loyalty to one brand or category. In the past few years, the rise of craft beers and the …

1 MIN READ

Stefano Caruso, Chairman
Caruso & Minini

February 25, 2015

Alcoholic Drinks, Europe, Interviews

Gama spoke to Stefano Caruso, Chairman, Caruso & Minini. What key trends do you expect to shape alcoholic drinks innovation in 2015? Nowadays I think it is important to talk about ‘contemporary’ wine, in other words wines which, through their structure and their character, are in line with the tastes and preferences of everyday consumers. In order to do this, its is essential to do your research and focus on …

4 MIN READ

John Winnard, Managing Director
William Santus

December 9, 2014

Europe, Food, Interviews

Gama spoke to John Winnard, Managing Director, William Santus. What are your day to day activities as Managing Director? I see my role as facilitating the smooth running of the business. This involves monitoring key indicators such as quality, profitability, managing costs and sales, but also making sure that we are meeting the requirements and needs of our customers. The less involvement needed to achieve this the happier I am. …

4 MIN READ

Paco Recuero, Marketing Director
Pernod Ricard

November 24, 2014

Alcoholic Drinks, Europe, Interviews

Gama spoke to Paco Recuero, Marketing Director, Pernod Ricard Spain. What are your day to day activities as Marketing Director? As Marketing Director of Pernod Ricard Spain, among the top 5 companies within the Pernod Ricard group, I am leading a young and talented group of 40 marketing professionals, ready to challenge the status quo of the Spanish market through innovation, digital integration and a consumer-focused strategy. My role within …

2 MIN READ

Industry Insight: Caroline Grolleau, Color Foods

October 29, 2014

Europe, Food, Interviews

Gama spoke to Caroline Grolleau, Product Manager, Color Foods. What are your day-to-day activities as Product Manager? I am responsible for the strategic and operational aspects of our marketing function. I carry out market research and analyze our sales in order to define avenues for future development and to support the activities of the sales teams. I also contribute to the business’s strategic decision making through our executive committee meetings. …

2 MIN READ

Industry Insight: Carlos Mateo, Sweetwell

October 27, 2014

Food, Interviews, Latin America

Gama spoke to Carlos Mateo, Chief Executive Officer, Sweetwell. What are your day-to-day activities as General Manager? I organize my work, and that of our key managers, around two key priorities: furthering projects that are of strategic importance to the company, and carrying out essential daily tasks. What key trends do you expect to shape food and drink innovation in 2014? Growth in healthy food that is indulgent, driven …

1 MIN READ

Industry Insight: Cristiana Arcangeli, Beauty’in

September 30, 2014

Interviews, Latin America, Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Gama spoke to Cristiana Arcangeli, Chief Executive Officer, Beauty’in. What are your day-to-day activities as Chief Executive Officer? I am involved in all processes, but am more focused in product development, marketing and sales. I also do research into new ingredients, packaging, and marketing strategy. What key trends do you expect to shape food and drink innovation in 2014? Functional products is a growing market. That’s why this year …

3 MIN READ

Industry Insight: Emanuel Gävert, Mondelez International

July 28, 2014

Europe, Food, Interviews, Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Gama spoke to Emanuel Gävert, Global Innovation Manager, Mondelez International. What are your day to day activities as Global Innovation Manager? They are very varied depending on the specific agenda at any given time. A typical month, however, would range from blue sky ideation sessions, consumer immersions, positioning workshops, communications development and leaping sessions through to detailed P&L discussions with specific markets, or cross functional team meetings to resolve executional …

7 MIN READ

Industry Insight: Andre Jacques, Unicer

July 14, 2014

Alcoholic Drinks, Europe, Interviews, Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Gama spoke to Andre Jacques, Global Innovation & Marketing Services Director, Unicer. What are your day to day activities as Global Innovation & Marketing Services Director? This is a new position, bringing together five different areas: Insights, Category Development, Innovation (project and process management as well as R&D), Interactive Marketing and finally retailer Loyalty Programmes. This means that, besides the challenge of bringing all this together in a meaningful way …

6 MIN READ

Industry Insight: Oliver Perez, Danone Portugal

June 27, 2014

Europe, Food, Interviews, Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Gama spoke to Oliver Perez, Marketing Director, Danone Portugal. What are your day to day activities as Marketing Director? As Marketing Director, my personal objective – and that of my department – is to oversee profitable growth for our company. In order to structure our work, we split our brands into two areas. Firstly, international brands, where our focus is on the implementation of promotional activities and innovation, managing the …

3 MIN READ

Industry Insight: Margarida Condado, L’Oréal Portugal

June 18, 2014

Europe, Health & Beauty, Interviews

Gama spoke to Margarida Condado, Marketing Director, L’Oréal Portugal What are your day to day activities as Marketing Director? As Marketing Director I have responsibility for defining and implementing our brand strategy and marketing mix in the Portuguese market, in accordance with our international positioning. I also actively participate in the management committee of the Consumer Product Division at L’Oréal. As L’Oréal is the leader in beauty and innovation, my …

3 MIN READ

Industry Insight: Simone Zucchetti, Amadori

May 28, 2014

Europe, Food, Interviews

Gama spoke to Simone Zucchetti, R&D Manager, Amadori. What are your day to day activities as Research & Development Manager? My main activity is to combine the diverse demands of the business into an organic development plan that is aligned to the company’s strategic goals. We are a team of professionals using our experience and passion to offer consumers innovative ideas, working every day to ensure our products our fresh, …

2 MIN READ

Industry Insight: Hans Bangelmeier, PEZ International

May 23, 2014

Europe, Food, Interviews

Gama spoke to Hans Bangelmeier, Managing Director, PEZ International. What are your day to day activities as Managing Director? Giving my colleagues the passion and enthusiasm to give their day and their contribution to the organisation a sense of value and purpose. What key trends do you expect to shape food innovation in 2014? The trend is towards regional products that have a clear message for the consumer. Credibility, …

4 MIN READ

Industry Insight: Laura Trivulzio-Huijgen, Heineken International

April 16, 2014

Alcoholic Drinks, Interviews

Gama spoke to Laura Trivulzio-Huijgen, Global Innovation Manager, Heineken International What are your day to day activities as Global Innovation Manager? I have been at Heineken for more than 12 years, working in different commercial functions across several countries, and what has always energised me is the passion we have for our brands and for our consumers. Focusing on my current role, my clear priority is making sure our innovation …

3 MIN READ

Industry Insight: April Redmond, Kerry Foods

April 14, 2014

Food, Interviews

Gama spoke to April Redmond, Chief Marketing Officer, Kerry Foods. What are your day to day activities as Chief Marketing Officer? My priority is to set the vision, ambition and strategy for Kerry Foods’ successful branded business in the UK, Ireland, Europe and beyond. In particular, I help to build the platforms against which our brands – including Mattessons, Wall’s, Cheestrings, LowLow and Richmond – can thrive. As the expert …

4 MIN READ

Industry Insight: Jaime Lobera, Campofrio

March 20, 2014

Food, Interviews

Gama spoke to Jaime Lobera, Chief Marketing and Sales Officer, Campofrio. What are your day to day activities? In addition to all the strategic work that we carry out in the central offices, together with our in-country teams, I have to ensure the implementation of our business plan in both areas, including the various countries in which we operate. This involves close monitoring of daily sales and the results of …

3 MIN READ

Industry Insight: Angels Solans, Unilever Spain

March 17, 2014

Food, Health & Beauty, Interviews, Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Gama spoke to Angels Solans, Managing Director, Unilever Food Solutions Spain. What are your day to day activities? At Unilever Food Solutions our goal is to help our clients develop and grow their business. A large part of my work centres on achieving this goal, ensuring that the innovative products we offer clients helps them in these objectives. All of our innovations are aimed at allowing our clients to improve …

2 MIN READ

Industry Insight: Alex Baron, Panrico

March 13, 2014

Food, Interviews

Gama spoke to Alex Baron, Commercial Director, Panrico. What are your day to day activities? The commercial department has to act as driver for the company and ensure all our activities are aligned, in order to enable the business to develop in a profitable way. What key trends do you expect to shape food and drink innovation in 2014? There are four main trends. Firstly, innovation will be geared …

5 MIN READ

Industry Insight: Jose Luis Martinez, Nestle Spain

March 10, 2014

Food, Interviews, Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Gama spoke to Jose Luis Martinez, Communication and Marketing Services Director, Nestle Spain. What are your day to day activities? First of all let me say that I have only been responsible for Communication and Marketing Services since January 2014. So frankly my daily activities right now are focused on catching up. If I had to qualify my day to day work I would say that is diverse and intense. …

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