Don’t let Christmas supply chain disruption impact sales

Don’t let Christmas supply chain disruption impact sales
‘Tis the season to see sales soar – but could supply chain disruption impact your Christmas peak? The saying goes that you can’t have the good without the bad, and so it stands to reason that Christmas would come with at least a little bit of stress. This year, though, the problems in consumer products
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Dogs, dancefloors, and a podcast studio: new Liverpool recruitment office expansion

Dogs, dancefloors and podcast studio: new Liverpool recruitment office expansion
Work in an office environment that inspires you… It’s an exciting time in The Advocate Group’s Liverpool HQ! This October, we finally unveiled our Liverpool recruitment office expansion. The expansion means our Head Office has doubled in size, with dozens of new desk spaces available for new and aspiring recruiters. So, if you’re looking to
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An expert guide to 2023’s best food and drink advent calendars

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“Soon be Christmas…” I know, I know, it’s a little early to be hearing sleighbells jingling. But you can never be too prepared, right? Plus, with so many amazing food and drink advent calendar already on the market, you can’t blame us for getting excited! We won’t pretend it’s going to be easy to narrow
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Boost brand positioning with 2023’s top 5 consumer trends

Boost brand positioning with 2023’s top 5 consumer trends
The biggest and most influential consumer trends have been revealed – here’s how your brand can take full advantage. If you want to stay one step ahead of changing consumer trends, the findings from the recent FlavourVision® report are a must-read. Want to bring big benefits to your business? Here’s everything you need to know:
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RTD coffee sales have grown by how much?!

RTD coffee sales have grown by how much
RTD coffee sales have been an unexpected driving force behind the ready-to-drink boom. With drinks-on-the-go still a leading trend in 2023, let’s take a look at the role RTD coffee sales play in the category’s upward trajectory: A nation of coffee lovers. The value of RTD coffee in 2023. Why are RTD coffee sales on
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Falling food prices are good news for inflation

Falling food prices are good news for inflation
UK inflation has fallen to its lowest level in a long while – and we have food prices to thank. After a solid year and a half of high prices, August brought some reprieve. But, while it might have been a long time coming, it wasn’t exactly expected. Here’s what you need to know: UK
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The expensive truth about FMCG sustainability

The expensive truth about FMCG sustainability
New research shines a light on how far FMCG still has to go towards true sustainability – and how costly a failure to act could be… As important as sustainability is, both to brands and their consumers, taking action inevitably takes time. Here’s what the research says about current climate change initiatives in the sector,
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Your how-to guide to diversity and employer branding

Your how-to guide to diversity and employer brand
Becoming an inclusive workplace is top priority for organisations across the consumer product sector – not least because it’s a great way to engage, attract, and retain top talent! It’s no secret that more UK workers than ever before are prioritising opportunities that align with their values. That’s why it’s important to consider diversity and
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Which RTD cocktails are driving the ready-to-drink boom?

Which RTD cocktails are driving the ready-to-drink boom?
Cocktails-made-easy is one of the biggest drinks trends of 2023 – so let’s take a look at the brands driving the RTD cocktails boom. Opportunities to enjoy an al fresco cocktail or two have been thin on the ground so far this year. But, despite the summer weather not being quite what we’d all hoped,
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What is unbiased recruitment and why does it matter?

What is unbiased recruitment – and does it really matter?
With unbiased recruitment becoming more of a talking point in the modern job market, we break down what it is, why it matters, and how to make your hiring practices more inclusive. What is unbiased recruitment? What are unconscious biases? Why does unbiased recruitment matter? The benefits of unbiased recruitment. Making your hiring process more
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Which brand bagged more wins at The Grocer Gold Awards?

Which brand bagged more wins at The Grocer Gold Awards?
This year’s biggest winner at The Grocer Gold Awards bagged an impressive four accolades… In a sector as fiercely competitive as grocery and FMCG, The Grocer Gold Awards are a prestigious marker of quality, innovation, and success within the market. Now that the 2023 awards have been and gone, let’s take a deep dive into
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Price cuts to this one product suggest good things for inflation

These supermarket price cuts suggest good things for inflation
Are inflationary pressures easing? Supermarket price cuts to one particular product suggest a light at the end of the tunnel. Here’s what you need to know: What is the current rate of UK inflation? Supermarket price cuts: cause for hope? How to stay up-to-date with industry trends. What is the current rate of UK inflation?
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4 planet-friendly sustainable packaging breakthroughs

4 planet-friendly sustainable packaging breakthroughs
Sustainability is now a necessity rather than a choice – particularly in the consumer product sector. Consumer product brands of all sizes are striving to hit key environmental targets and meet changing consumer expectations. One key trend we’ve seen as a result is a shift towards more sustainable packaging. And, so far in 2023, there
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Your 6-step guide to neurodiversity inclusion when hiring

Your 6-step guide to neurodiversity inclusion in the hiring process
Do you want to improve neurodiversity inclusion in your recruitment process? Inclusion seems to be the talk of the FMCG industry at the moment, and for good reason! But, although plenty of organisations have the best of intentions, especially when it comes to things like neurodiversity, we’ve noticed that a lot of employers are unsure
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Revealing the unexpected stars of the soft drinks surge

Soft drinks sales: the unexpected stars of the soft drinks surge
Is your go-to soft drink one of the top sellers? Soft drinks sales have skyrocketed recently. But what’s the best performer in this constantly climbing category? If (like our consumer product advocates) you’re a loud and proud soft drink enthusiast, here’s all the inside info you need to know: The soft drinks sales surge Which
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The 5 best HFSS-compliant snacks in 2023

The 5 best HFSS-compliant snacks in 2023
Our round-up of better-for-you snacks that don’t compromise on taste. We’re sure snacking never used to cause this much stress. But, in our increasingly health-conscious world, it can be hard to find snacks that strike the perfect balance between tasting great and not being all that bad for you. The good news is that, with
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7 steps to cut commercial food waste and its costs

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Did you know… Food waste is responsible for 8% of greenhouse gas emissions globally? Food waste is one of the biggest problems facing our planet today. As well as having a lot to answer for when it comes to climate change, food waste also costs the global economy no less than $1 trillion every year.
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How to spot recruitment scams

How to spot recruitment scams
Scammers are unlawfully claiming to be Advocate recruiters and sending fake job ads over WhatsApp and text. This is employment fraud. Employment fraud definition Employment fraud refers to any dishonest or deceptive activity related to the recruitment, hiring, or employment process that is intended to deceive or defraud job seekers, employees, or employers for financial
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