Spoiler Alert

Spoiler Alert is officially a winner of this year's #FoodTech 500! Out of more than 1,400 applicants from 70 countries, we were ranked #174 on the list of most innovative global companies at the intersection of food, technology, and sustainability. What an honor! Thank you to Forward and congratulations to the many other inspiring companies, all acting as?a force of good?for creating a brighter future of food. See the entire list here: https://hubs.la/Q03dHymc0 #ForwardFooding #FoodTech500 #FoodTech #AgriFoodTech #Innovation #Startups

More buyers = better sales? Not necessarily. As McCormick’s Brad Murphy explains, expanding your network is valuable—but only if it’s done right. “Before we had Spoiler Alert, we had three primary partners in the space. But we have expanded a bit, based on some of the work the Spoiler Alert team has done to introduce new buyers. We want to make sure, most importantly, we’re limiting loss. More buyers typically help that, but you also want to balance keeping those buyers happy.” It’s about quality over quantity—the right mix of expanding sales reach while protecting key relationships. Hear Brad’s full insight in the clip below, and explore the full recap here: https://hubs.la/Q03b9LlY0 #CPG #SalesStrategy

CPGs face a choice: excess inventory can be a problem or an opportunity. For Kraft Heinz the key to smarter inventory management is strong partnerships that create mutual value—and prevent unnecessary waste. “We have partners in the space that can help, in whatever capacity it is, and are willing to help. They hear from us, what do we need, and we do the same for them. So, ultimately, it’s about helping put our products on the consumer’s plates and helping to keep those products out of the landfill.” – Chase Carbone, Kraft Heinz When secondary sales are strategic, they protect margins, relationships, and sustainability goals. Watch Chase’s insight below, then explore the full webinar recap here: https://hubs.la/Q03b9JgJ0 #CPG #SupplyChain

We're proud to partner with Land O'Lakes, Inc. to help them meet their Zero Hunger goal and donate over 5 million pounds of food in the last two years —- nearly double their initial goal of 3 million pounds by 2030! Working together, they've also saved $150,000 in recycling and landfill fees this year. In recognition of their efforts, Fast Company named Land O'Lakes one of the most innovative companies in corporate social responsibility in 2025, and we couldn't be happier to be a part of it! Read more about our work together here: https://lnkd.in/gmJBnHzj #CSG #FCMostInnovative #CPG

For International Women's Day, our co-founder and President Emily Malina was proud to attend Bank of America's Global Women's Forum at the New York Stock Exchange. Emily was a part of the conversation on how women are making strides in boardrooms of major companies, and how female leadership can grow in our changing global environment. She was also able to meet with a group of several of our NY-based women employees! Shout out to all the women of Spoiler Alert, and thank you! #CPG #SupplyChain #InternationalWomensDay

Our team - Jeff Love, Will Erb, Nigel Walker, Elizabeth Eberle- just returned from ExpoWest, and the energy was electric! Here are the top trends and conversations we witnessed shaping the CPG world: ?? Innovation everywhere – From startups to legacy brands, new products are continuing to drive topline growth. ?? Protein, protein, protein – It’s in everything, from snacks to beverages. ?? Better-for-you soda & functional hydration – The demand for wellness-focused drinks is booming. ?? Rebrands galore – Bold packaging is standing out, but also leading to excess inventory challenges. ?? Tariffs & supply chain concerns – Many brands are questioning the impact on pricing and margins. Net-net: Execution is everything. If your brand is navigating excess inventory due to innovation booms, tariff uncertainty- let's chat! More about our observations here: https://lnkd.in/efNcPVXM #ExpoWest #CPG #Innovation #ExcessInventory #WeLoveSlobs

Selling the same inventory twice? It happens more often than you think. For The Campbell's Company tracking excess inventory used to be a challenge—until they found a better way to stay organized. “The thing that has helped us tremendously is organization because you don’t want to sell something twice. If it makes a list and you think you found a home for it, and then you don’t do a good job of updating your Excel form, all of a sudden, you sold an extra two thousand cases.” – Bryan Miller, Campbell’s Excess inventory shouldn’t be a guessing game. Hear how Campbell’s took control of their inventory strategy and how the best brands stay ahead of the chaos. Watch Bryan’s insight below, and check out the full webinar recap here: https://hubs.la/Q03b9HGk0 #CPG #SupplyChain

CPG brands will always face excess inventory—but what separates the best from the rest is how they manage it. Brad Murphy, Director of North American Planning & Logistics Analytics at McCormick & Company put it best: “Innovating is risky but required. More often than not, it’s going to fail, but we have to be able to support it. We also have to have ways to get rid of it. So if it doesn’t succeed, we need to be able to have tools like Spoiler Alert to help us move that product out.” In our latest webinar recap, McCormick, Campbell’s, and Kraft Heinz share how they define, track, and move excess inventory while maximizing value and protecting brand integrity. Check out the full recap here: https://hubs.la/Q039zsyJ0 #CPG #SupplyChain

Last call! Our team will be at Expo West this week. Let’s connect over coffee, cocktails, or just a good conversation! Book time with us here: https://hubs.la/Q03908kB0 Meet the team: Elizabeth Eberle - SVP of Marketing Jeff Love - VP of Product Nigel Walker - Senior Account Executive Will Erb - Senior Account Executive #ExpoWest #CPG #ExcessInventory

What Bargain Hunt’s Bankruptcy Means for CPGs Bargain Hunt is closing all 91 locations, joining Big Lots, 99 Cents Only, and Channel Control Merchants (Dirt Cheap & Treasure Hunt) in a wave of discount retail bankruptcies. With so much disruption, many CPG brands are asking: Is discount retail still a viable channel for excess inventory? The short answer: Yes—but the landscape is shifting. Some retailers are thriving by adapting to consumer demand, while others have struggled to evolve. For CPGs, this means rethinking how and where they sell excess inventory. In our latest blog, we break down what Bargain Hunt’s bankruptcy signals for the industry and how brands can adjust their strategy: https://hubs.la/Q038pDQl0