Tariffs rising? 📈 Smart orgs aren’t panicking—they’re pivoting.
CPG + public sector leaders are using data to:
✔️ Optimize ops
✔️ Connect teams
✔️ Turn insight into impact
#Procurement needs more than compliance—it needs agility.
#NIGP #DataStrategy #OD #SupplyChain https://foodinstitute.com/focus/midyear-update-the-state-of-the-specialty-food-industry/
📦 Tariff turmoil = data stress test.
Public procurement pros: Take note of how CPG leaders are adapting—
✅ Execution intelligence
✅ Data as a value center
✅ Cross-functional agility
NIGP community—how are you building data resilience?
#PublicProcurement #NIGP #StrategicSourcing #Tariffs #SupplyChain #DataLeadership https://www.supplychainbrain.com/blogs/1-think-tank/post/42076-three-data-strategies-for-retail-and-cpg-organizations-during-tariff-turmoil
Reddit isn’t just for memes—it’s a decision engine.
Brands like Kraft Heinz are shifting ad spend to engage communities mid-funnel.
🛒 For #PublicProcurement, it’s a reminder:
👀 New insights come from new channels.
📝 Market research must evolve.
🗣️ Community voice matters.
#StrategicSourcing #NAEP #NIGP #ODLeadership https://adage.com/social-media/reddit/aa-brands-advertising/
Olive oil producers are turning to biodiversity, circular systems & smarter sourcing to futureproof the industry.
For public procurement leaders, it’s a signal: sustainability is no longer niche—it’s a spec.
#SustainableProcurement #FoodPolicy #NAEP #NIGP #CircularEconomy #OD https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2025/07/22/olive-oil-bounces-back-following-drought-and-disease/
After two years of drought, disease, and soaring prices, the olive oil sector is bouncing back with a strong 2024/25 harvest. Producers are embracing sustainable farming, biodiversity, and eco-friendly packaging to protect against future climate and disease threats, ensuring this “liquid gold” remains a staple for generations to come.
Even with budget pressure, functional beverages & global flavors are reshaping food expectations. 📈
KeHE’s 5 macro trends → a wake-up call for public procurement leaders to rethink sourcing, menus & wellness goals. 🥤🌍
#NAEP #NIGP #FoodEquity #RDNLeadership https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2025/07/22/kehes-5-macro-trends-shaping-specialty-food-retail/
Stitch Fix shows us: AI doesn’t replace people—it amplifies human insight.
Procurement pros in gov & higher ed, take note: 🧠🤝🖥
✅ Co-design with humans
✅ Reframe procurement as culture-shaping
✅ Use AI for visibility, not just speed
#NAEP #NIGP #PublicProcurement #AIethics #GovTech https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/stitch-fix-optimizing-with-ai
N Jay Sorensen
