Novable Industry Review: FMCG & CPG

KEY TRENDS AND SIGNALS SHAPING THE FMCG & CPG LANDSCAPE IN 2026: BUILT FOR CORPORATE INNOVATION AND VENTURING TEAMS
FMCG & CPG is entering a decisive year: AI discovery is accelerating , value creation is under pressure from cautious consumers, and sustainability requirements are reshaping priorities. This briefing highlights the key trends and signals to monitor in 2026 and translates them into clear implications for corporate innovation, partnerships, and venturing teams.
Novable Industry FMCG & CPG 2026

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What you will discover

What is this ebook about?

This report explores the six strategic frontlines, from AI-mediated discovery to circular packaging that are reshaping the value equation for global FMCG and CPG players in 2026.

Who is this ebook for?

It is designed specifically for executives, innovation leads, and corporate venturing teams who need to connect macro market signals to concrete pilot opportunities and partnership strategies.

IS THIS ABOUT DISRUPTIVE TRENDS OR OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY?

Both. We examine how “insurgent brands” are winning through micro-segmentation while also detailing how market leaders are using AI and automation to optimize the digital shelf and supply chain performance

WHAT CAN I EXPECT TO LEARN?

You will gain a structured framework to evaluate your innovation pipeline, helping you decide where to lead the market, where to selectively follow, and where to simply keep pace with competitors

WHAT WILL I GAIN FROM DOWNLOADING IT?

Access to a curated “Innovation Radar” that identifies high-growth functional territories, emerging regulatory risks, and the new tools required to win on the AI-powered shelves of the future.

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