Barry Hirsch Barry Hirsch has been named Director of Marketing at RE: Botanicals. He had been VP of Marketing at LoveTheWild. CATEGORIES Cannabis PUBLISHED April 30, 2019 AUTHOR ForceBrands
Rajiv Doshi Rajiv Doshi has been named Director, E-Commerce at Frog Hollow Farm. He had been Director, Digital Marketing at Mezzetta. CATEGORIES Beverage PUBLISHED April 30, 2019 AUTHOR ForceBrands
Bean Worley Bean Worley has been named Head of Field Marketing at Pabst Brewing Company. He had been Sr. Field Marketing Manager at Pabst Brewing Company. CATEGORIES Beverage PUBLISHED April 30, 2019 AUTHOR ForceBrands
Tessa Corcoran Tessa Corcoran has been named San Diego Area Sales Manager at Vita Coco. She had been In-Store Product Demonstration Specialist at Zico. CATEGORIES Beverage PUBLISHED April 30, 2019 AUTHOR ForceBrands
Jim Javenkoski Jim Javenkoski has been named Director, Business Development & Sales at LaGrow Organic Beer Co. He had been Beer Buyer/Specialist at Whole Foods Market. CATEGORIES Beverage PUBLISHED April 30, 2019 AUTHOR ForceBrands
Leah Pilcer Leah Pilcer has been named Head of Communications & Public Relations at New Belgium Brewing. She had been Director of Development & Operations at New Belgium Brewing. CATEGORIES Beverage PUBLISHED April 30, 2019 AUTHOR ForceBrands
7 Things to Avoid When Talking to Hiring Managers and Working with Recruiters Interviewing can sometimes be a difficult process to navigate. Talking to hiring managers or recruiters can be stressful, especially when there is no established etiquette or rule book. You never quite know what can give your interviewers the wrong impression or make them proceed with another candidate. We asked ForceBrands’ Executive Recruiter Danielle Weiss and […] CATEGORIES Career Advice PUBLISHED April 29, 2019 AUTHOR Polina Meshkova
Inside Tips: How to Land a Job in Beauty Have you always dreamed of working in the beauty industry? Good news: it only keeps on growing. According to Zion Market Research, in 2024, the global cosmetics market is expected to reach approximately $863 billion. As the industry expands, it needs more talent that is fluent in burgeoning trends and has the required qualifications. And […] CATEGORIES Beauty PUBLISHED April 29, 2019 AUTHOR Polina Meshkova
Katie Clizbe Katie Clizbe has been named Vice President of Innovation Sales at Vital Proteins. She had been Emerging Brands Advisor at Kilele Ventures. CATEGORIES Beauty PUBLISHED April 28, 2019 AUTHOR ForceBrands
Chandra Caridi Chandra Caridi has been named Human Resources Director, US at Oatly. She had been Director of Human Resources at Juice Press. CATEGORIES Beverage PUBLISHED April 28, 2019 AUTHOR ForceBrands
Natalie Szponar Natalie Szponar has been named HR Manager at Gourmet Nut. She had been HR Coordinator at US Foods. CATEGORIES Food PUBLISHED April 28, 2019 AUTHOR ForceBrands
Michael Indemaio Michael Indemaio has been named Vice President of Sales at HALO Sport. He had been New York Metro District Sales Manager at Core Nutrition. CATEGORIES Beverage PUBLISHED April 28, 2019 AUTHOR ForceBrands
Dean Capel Dean Capel has been named Vice President Of Operations at Sweet Defeat LLC. He had been Director of Supply Chain at Peeled Snacks. CATEGORIES Food PUBLISHED April 28, 2019 AUTHOR ForceBrands
Julieann Ayala Julieann Ayala has been named New York Regional Sales Manager at HALO Sport. She had been NYC Area Sales Manager at Core Nutrition. CATEGORIES Beverage PUBLISHED April 28, 2019 AUTHOR ForceBrands
10 Questions with Margot Micallef, Founder and CEO of Oliver Capital Partners and Gabriella’s Kitchen In her own words, Margot Micallef has ‘always been about changing the world.’ Entrepreneurial and driven, Micallef invests in a number of businesses across diverse industries that include broadcasting, publishing, food service, and food manufacturing. The one thing that all of these companies have in common is that they’re impactful and purposeful — two qualities […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED April 28, 2019 AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer
Work-Life Balance: The Truth About Paid Leave Policies Across CPG Employee burnout is real. A recent Gallup study of 7,500 full-time employees found that 23 percent of employees reported feeling burnt out all the time or very often, while another 44 percent of employees reported feeling burnt out sometimes. This sort of exhaustion leads to absences from work, near-constant turnover, decreased productivity, and job hopping. […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED April 25, 2019 AUTHOR Madison Troyer
5 Inventive Natural Food Industry Brands to Watch Clean eating is in, and is more than likely here to stay. It’s no secret that healthy, mindful eating is on the rise. A 2017 report found that 54 percent of consumers were looking for foods with a short list of recognizable ingredients, and another 50 percent were looking for foods with little-to-no sugar. These […] CATEGORIES Company Culture PUBLISHED April 25, 2019 AUTHOR Madison Troyer
Job Application 101: 5 Professional Résumé Writing Services When it comes to applying for jobs, there is an abundance of tips and articles advising candidates on everything from how to dress for interviews to how to ask recruiters questions. However, before you even reach that step, the initial and most important part is having a stellar résumé that gets you noticed in the […] CATEGORIES Career Advice PUBLISHED April 23, 2019 AUTHOR Polina Meshkova
Inside the CPG Industry’s Retirement Benefits With compensation and benefits packages ranking as the top tools for employee retention and attraction, it’s no surprise that employers are investing in retirement plans. Americans have invested more than $5 trillion in 401(K) plans, which represents almost 20 percent of the total retirement savings Americans have, according to the Investment Company Institute. Recent figures suggest […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED April 18, 2019 AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer
Hiring Tips for High-Growth Beauty Companies On a Small Budget The beauty boom continues to gain momentum as the overall health and wellness movement shows no signs of slowing down. The global cosmetics and skincare market alone is estimated to exceed $805 billion by 2023, and that doesn’t account for the industry as a whole that includes vitamins, dietary supplements, fragrances, household products, and more. […] CATEGORIES Beauty PUBLISHED April 16, 2019 AUTHOR Jessica Viana
Could a Wine or Spirits Qualification Supercharge Your Career? ForceBrands is proud to partner with the Wine & Spirit Education Trust which provides globally recognized education and qualifications in wines, spirits, and sake, for professionals and enthusiasts. Job opportunities in the wine and spirit industries are becoming increasingly competitive. Whether you are just starting out in your career, have been working within the sector […] CATEGORIES Beverage PUBLISHED April 16, 2019 AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer
How Gen Z and Millennials Are Changing the Future of CPG Benefits Millennials and Gen Zers are set to become the largest generations in the workforce, replacing both Baby Boomers and Gen Xers. This shakeup in the makeup of the workforce will have many effects, among which will be the future of CPG benefits. Millennials and Gen Zers face different challenges and have different values and priorities […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED April 15, 2019 AUTHOR Madison Troyer
Joyce Emocling Joyce Emocling has been named Quality Assurance Specialist at Quest Nutrition. She had been Quality Assurance Manager at Marimix Company Inc. CATEGORIES Food PUBLISHED April 14, 2019 AUTHOR ForceBrands
Ronnie Elrod Ronnie Elrod has been named VP of Operations at Base Culture. He had been Director of Manufacturing at Bridgetown Natural Foods. CATEGORIES Food PUBLISHED April 14, 2019 AUTHOR ForceBrands
Rachel Nugent Rachel Nugent has been named Senior Account Executive at Padilla. She had been Senior Account Executive at M Booth. CATEGORIES Beverage PUBLISHED April 14, 2019 AUTHOR ForceBrands
Phillip Brenner Phillip Brenner has been named Accounting Manager at Westminster Cracker Company. He had been Accounting Consultant at Misonix, Inc. CATEGORIES Food PUBLISHED April 14, 2019 AUTHOR ForceBrands
Jessica Easter Jessica Easter has been named VP Field Marketing at dosist. She had been North America Director of Community at lululemon. CATEGORIES Cannabis PUBLISHED April 14, 2019 AUTHOR ForceBrands
How Breakthru Beverage Group’s Alison Hamm Connects to Audiences Through Storytelling Each month, ForceBrands partners with The Tasting Panel magazine. The Tasting Panel offers an insider’s look at the tastemakers and trendsetters in today’s growing beverage industry. From winemaker profiles, to brands that are the bartenders’ best friend, this monthly publication gets up close and personal with today’s influencers and explores the products they love the most. […] CATEGORIES Beverage PUBLISHED April 11, 2019 AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer
Behind the Teams of 5 Crafty Canned Cocktails Canned cocktails have been a rising trend in the wine and spirits industry over the last decade. Those unfamiliar with the ready-to-drink category may be inclined to write them off as too sweet, low quality, or containing too many artificial ingredients. But as the category expands, it’s maturing to become a more sophisticated, healthier option […] CATEGORIES Beverage PUBLISHED April 10, 2019 AUTHOR Madison Troyer
Top 10 CPG Employee Benefits to Expect in 2020 It’s no secret that the working world is changing. As technologies evolve and millennials and Gen Zers replace Baby Boomers and Gen Xers as the largest generations in the workforce, it’s become more clear that work itself is about to undergo a fundamental shift. One area in particular where this shift is evident is in […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED April 9, 2019 AUTHOR Madison Troyer
3 Rewards That Will Motivate Your Employees for Free Motivating employees doesn’t always have to involve money. In fact, the modern approach to employee motivation is to consider non-financial incentives. Of course, the majority of us work to earn a living, but there are many other aspects to our careers, job roles, and workplaces that motivate us, too. 1. Allow your employees some time […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED April 9, 2019 AUTHOR Gareth Lillis
Start It Sunday: How Plant People’s Co-Founders Ease Into the Week Sundays are well spent for the co-founders of Plant People, a New York-based startup that offers premium high-performance CBD across a range of products. We caught up with Gabe Kennedy and Hudson Gaines-Ross to see how they approach the start of the workweek. Read on to discover how they Start It Sunday. Q: What does […] CATEGORIES Cannabis PUBLISHED April 5, 2019 AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer
The Perks of Cannabis: Insights Into the Industry’s Benefits and Compensation Packages Cannabis is currently one of the fastest growing industries in the world. With sales numbers that rival the tech and medical sectors, cannabis offers a lot of perks for those looking to grow a new career. While the industry is huge in both market size and worth, it’s still very new. Those who work in the […] CATEGORIES Cannabis PUBLISHED April 5, 2019 AUTHOR Madison Troyer
Inside Look at 5 Impactful Clean Beauty Brands In recent years, consumers have been taking a closer look at the ingredients that not only go into their foods but into their beauty products. Research reveals that chemicals used in cosmetics are absorbed into our bodies and are a likely link to illnesses and various forms of cancer. Many people have since turned to […] CATEGORIES Beauty PUBLISHED April 4, 2019 AUTHOR Madison Troyer
These Are the Top 10 Employee Benefits Offered By CPG Companies The first edition of ForceBrands‘ recently released 2019 Talent Market Report, which surveyed more than 500 leaders and full-time decision makers across CPG, revealed insights into hiring, benefits, and compensation across various industries. A significant portion of the report looked at the benefits companies are offering as an effective tool for recruiting and retaining employees. […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED April 3, 2019 AUTHOR Madison Troyer
This Industry Offers the Most Customizable Benefits ForceBrands’ recently released its 2019 Talent Market Report, which surveyed more than 500 full-time decision makers and leaders across CPG. Some key findings reveal that competitive benefit and compensation packages are key for attracting and retaining talent. The report also highlights how the multigenerational workplace demands that employers continually rethink and restructure their compensation and benefits packages to […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED April 1, 2019 AUTHOR Madison Troyer