Category: e-Commerce
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November 28, 2020
Celebrate Small Businesses & Support Emerging Brands This Holiday Season
We’re proud to share the 2020 Emerge Holiday Gift & Entertaining Guide! Featuring many of the small, growing consumer packaged goods (CPG) teams who are part of the Emerge learning and networking community, this guide is full of innovative and better-for-you products that can compliment your holiday entertaining and gift-giving needs! Each of these small, […]
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March 23, 2020
Adjusting to Working Remotely and Staying Productive
Millions of workers across the US are having to shift work practices from the office to their homes as the practice of social distancing has become the norm and people are working from home. Before the COVID-19 outbreak forced companies to send their employees home for the foreseeable future, remote work flexibility was growing increasingly […]
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December 14, 2019
2019 Emerge Smarter Available Content
As we finish out 2019, we are pleased with the valuable education content we hosted and have available for subscribers.
You can dive into recorded thought leadership on fiancing, e-commerce, co-manufacturing/production, packaging, distribution and more.
2019 Emerge Smarter Available Recordings for Emerge Subscribers
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e-Commerce Insights – What are Upcoming Changes with Selling on Amazon
What Retailers Desire in Emerging Brands
Finding Finance for Growth
Packaging & Design Strategy
Working with Distributors
Exploring Food Service as a Channel
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November 25, 2019
FMI Emerge Subscriber Companies are Finalists in the Good Food Awards
We are excited to share that two companies from Maine, who are part of the FMI Emerge program, are finalists for this year’s 2020 Good Food Awards! Maine Grains is a finalist within the ‘Grains’ category for their Organic Corn Polenta and Organic Pearled Farro. Maine Grains’ mission is to “provide a strong, positive community […]
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November 18, 2019
The Future of Food Retail – The Omnichannel Approach
The future of food retail is the omnichannel approach. The food retail industry is constantly experiencing shifts in consumer behaviors and trends with online food retail. Traditional grocers have a unique opportunity to take advantage of this behavioral shift and lead the unification of an in-person and online grocery shopping experience. Innovation in productivity, convenience, […]
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October 30, 2019
Sustainable Snacks, the Bronx-Based Company Making Healthy Snacks Accessible
FMI Emerge subscriber company Sustainable Snacks recently spoke at Concordia’s Day of Engagement, co-hosted by Envolve, a nonprofit that connects diverse communities to resources to realize their business goals. This event seeks to highlight public-private partnerships in action. The day featured inspiring stories from established businesses and budding entrepreneurs including immigrant and locally owned businesses. […]
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September 25, 2019
Cash is King, So Plan Accordingly
It’s no surprise that substantial funding is needed to start a business from the ground up. However, business founders often underestimate the amount of cash necessary to grow their business successfully. Overlooking your cash needs can result in critical mistakes, though these can all be avoided with proper planning. Elliot Begoun, FMI Emerge mentor and […]
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August 30, 2019
Emerge Subscriber Companies in the News!
Join us in celebrating the recent wins and industry recognitions of several Emerge subscriber brands! Seeing brands succeed and reach their goals reminds us why we do what we do here at FMI Emerge. Several companies within the Emerge community have been featured in the news recently for their innovative and amazing products, and we’d […]
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August 23, 2019
Online Shoppers & In-store Grocery Shopping
In a constantly evolving world where new forms of technology aimed at making our lives easier come to life every day, it is no surprise that shopper mindsets are adapting. In an article by Supermarket News, experts within the grocery retail industry go into detail about why consumer mindsets are evolving and how this change […]
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August 19, 2019
New GlacierBox™ Program Eases Amazon e-Commerce for Frozen Food Manufacturers
Enhancing functionality while minimizing the time it takes to get a product from its conception into the hands of the shopper is a balancing act for retailers of any size. However, once retailers can perfect this streamlining process, while at the same time anticipate future changes, efficiency will surge. When it comes to e-Commerce, especially […]
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