Jan 29, 2026 | 04 min read Share: Hi there! I’m RIO, your very own Real Intelligence Officer, and today I’m here to share an interesting observation I made. Have you noticed how we use AI for writing emails, and summarising big paragraphs, but not really for solving real business problems?
Jan 15, 2026 | 03 min read Share: Hi there, AI has moved fast from experimentation to boardroom priority. But as more businesses adopt AI, a pattern is emerging: the biggest challenges aren’t about intelligence, they’re about reliability, practicality, and fit for real-world operations. Many AI initiatives stall not because the
Jan 8, 2026 | 04 min read Share: Every shelf now shouts a single promise: more of a nutrient that used to be invisible in plain sight. That change, not the nutrient itself, is the story. There was a time when protein didn’t need a PR team. It showed up faithfully
Every New Year comes with a long list of resolutions. But CPG doesn’t change because the date does.
It changes when decisions are made on time.
Here are five lessons from this last year that CPG leaders can carry into 2026.
Dec 18, 2025 | 04 min read Share: At the RI Tour: Chennai Edition, leaders across CPG and allied industries came together to discuss a question that is becoming increasingly urgent: what will brands need to get right over the next 30 years to sustain growth? The discussion was refreshingly honest.
Building Legendary Brands: A Tale of Delivering Value, Aspirations, and Adaptability Dec 11, 2025 | 05 min read Share: Bizom commemorates one of the most influential women leaders in the consumer goods space, Simone Tata. Her work shaped two of India’s most iconic brands and set the foundation for how purpose-driven
Who Knew a GST 2.0 Reform Could Feel This Refreshing? Dec 04, 2025 | 04 min read Share: When GST 2.0 first entered the conversation, the mood across the CPG industry was familiar, cautious, a little tense, and quietly bracing for the usual cycle of disruption. New tax structures rarely begin
Nov 27, 2025 | 04 min read Share: Nairobi doesn’t just host retail – it breathes retail. Corner dukas move roughly 70–80% of FMCG sales, aisles turn over in hours, and visibility is the currency that turns a shelf into sales. So when 50+ leaders from Kenya’s retail, distribution and CPG
Kirana Pulse October 2025: India Reveals Its Hidden Appetite Nov 20, 2025 | 04 min read Share: October delivered growth, but more importantly, it delivered clues. Subtle shifts in kirana behaviour, regional demand, category mixes and retailer choices revealed where India’s CPG market is truly heading. This week’s newsletter captures those
