Spoiler Alert Blog | Food Waste

5 Types of CPG buyers in the supply chain and how they operate

5 Types of CPG buyers in the supply chain and how they operate

Spoiler AlertAug 30, 2022

As a manufacturer, understanding the differences between types of buyers in the supply chain and how they operate is critical to developing strategies for reaching each relevant buyer type and...

Read More

Topics: supply chain

7 Learnings from Spoiler Alert’s webinar with Johnsonville and Natural Choice Foods

7 Learnings from Spoiler Alert’s webinar with Johnsonville and Natural Choice Foods

Spoiler AlertAug 2, 2022

Liquidation is a great strategy for suppliers to get rid of excess inventory or stock and for buyers to purchase inventory at a discount. However, it’s important that both parties understand what...

Read More

Topics: liquidation, supply chain, discount retail

How to manage SLOB inventory from a CPG rebrand

How to manage SLOB inventory from a CPG rebrand

Spoiler AlertJun 28, 2022

Rebranding is common in the CPG industry because companies want to keep their products current, modern, and relevant to consumers. However, this also means they sometimes end up with obsolete...

Read More

Topics: unsold inventory, supply chain, discount retail

6 sustainability trends in 2022 impacting the food industry

6 sustainability trends in 2022 impacting the food industry

Spoiler AlertJun 9, 2022

In recent years, the quest for sustainability in the food industry has been a top priority. It's well known that food production is a major contributor to climate change, contributing to 37% of the...

Read More

Topics: sustainability, supply chain

Product seasonality: preparing for 4th of July excess inventory

Product seasonality: preparing for 4th of July excess inventory

Spoiler AlertJun 2, 2022

Memorial Day Weekend has passed, marking the beginning of the summer season for many people. In the world of consumer packaged goods, this means a bigger emphasis on summer-related products, such as...

Read More

Topics: unsold inventory, supply chain, discount retail

5 trends in the grocery and food industry

5 trends in the grocery and food industry

Spoiler AlertMay 26, 2022

With inflation, the pandemic, supply chain shortages, the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and more impacting the food supply chain, it's critical to understand what is trending in the industry in order...

Read More

Topics: supply chain, discount retail

What leads to distressed inventory (and who’s on the hook to fix it)?

What leads to distressed inventory (and who’s on the hook to fix it)?

Spoiler AlertMay 17, 2022
Read More

Topics: liquidation, unsold inventory, supply chain

What is a customer guarantee date and its implications?

What is a customer guarantee date and its implications?

Spoiler AlertMay 13, 2022

As a manufacturer, growing revenue, innovating your product mix, and keeping your retail customers happy is fundamental to running a successful business. But when you factor in the perishability of a...

Read More

Topics: liquidation, supply chain

What is shrinkflation?

What is shrinkflation?

Spoiler AlertMay 3, 2022

In the past few months, you may have heard the term “shrinkflation” floating around. But what does shrinkflation even mean? Shrinkflation, the combination of the terms “shrink” and “inflation,” is...

Read More

Topics: liquidation, supply chain

Food Waste and Consumer Behavior in the Age of a Pandemic

Food Waste and Consumer Behavior in the Age of a Pandemic

Spoiler AlertApr 12, 2022

The Covid-19 pandemic has not only led to disruptions to our health systems but also affected our global economy, supply chain and transportation, our environment and food systems. Today, we’re going...

Read More

Topics: sustainability, supply chain