CAGNY 2025: Innovation, Resilience, and the Future of Consumer Goods – Truvant’s Perspective 

The CAGNY 2025 conference provided a comprehensive outlook on the evolving landscape of the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry. Brands face challenges such as economic uncertainty, consumer spending decline, supply chain disruptions, and shifting consumer preferences. To combat these headwinds, brands are prioritizing scientific innovation, new product development, AI-driven digital transformation, sustainability, and geographic expansion. 

As a global provider of packaging and contract manufacturing solutions, Truvant understands that agility, efficiency, and sustainability are no longer optional—they are business imperatives. We have proactively adjusted our strategies and operations to support brands’ innovation strategies, digital transformation, and capitalize on new market opportunities. 

Key CAGNY 2025 Insights & How Truvant is Responding 

🔹 Sustainability Is Now a Business Imperative 
Companies at CAGNY 2025 acknowledged the growing pressure from regulators, investors, and consumers to adopt sustainable packaging and responsible supply chains. However, discussions on tangible sustainability efforts were surprisingly limited. 

💬 Truvant’s Perspective: 
“Sustainability isn’t just a challenge—it’s an opportunity, and we have been taking action. At Truvant, we’ve invested heavily in sustainable packaging solutions, lightweight material innovations, and waste-reduction strategies. Our customers are asking for ways to reduce their environmental impact without sacrificing efficiency or cost-effectiveness, and we’ve been delivering scalable solutions that help them meet both sustainability goals and operational needs.” 

Truvant bridges this gap by offering: 
✔ Recyclable and biodegradable packaging solutions 
✔ Lightweight packaging to reduce material waste 
✔ Carbon footprint reduction strategies in supply chain operations 

🔹 Digital Transformation & AI Are Reshaping Operations 
CPG leaders emphasized the increasing use of AI in supply chain efficiency, marketing personalization, and demand forecasting. Many are still working through how to integrate AI-driven efficiencies into manufacturing and logistics. 

💬 Truvant’s Perspective: 
“At Truvant, we recognized early on that AI and automation are the future of efficient operations. We’ve integrated AI-powered systems into our packaging processes and supply chain solutions, allowing for better demand planning, reduced waste, and faster, more responsive manufacturing. The brands we work with now benefit from greater agility and cost savings—two factors that are critical in today’s volatile market.” 

Truvant enables brands to: 
✔ Implement AI-powered automation in packaging lines 
✔ Leverage smart tracking for real-time inventory visibility 
✔ Enhance data-driven decision-making for cost savings and efficiency 

🔹 Consumer-Centric Innovation Is Driving Market Growth 
Consumer interest in clean-label, high-protein, and functional foods is disrupting traditional product categories. Brands like Nestlé and Kellogg’s are investing heavily in science-backed nutrition solutions to meet these demands. With health-conscious and convenience-driven consumers reshaping product demand, brands need to accelerate product development and adapt their packaging. 

💬 Truvant’s Perspective: 
“As consumer preferences evolve, packaging must keep pace. At Truvant, we provide flexible, portion-controlled, and high-barrier packaging solutions that enhance product protection, extend shelf life, and support brand innovation. Whether it’s sustainable materials, smart packaging for convenience, or agile production capabilities, we help brands quickly adapt to market shifts with efficient and scalable packaging solutions.” 

Truvant provides: 

✔ Rapid prototyping and packaging innovation services 
✔ On-the-go and portion-controlled packaging solutions 
✔ Flexible manufacturing capabilities to support new product launches 

🔹 Supply Chain Resilience & Nearshoring Strategies 
Amid global trade disruptions and geopolitical uncertainties, many brands are reconsidering their logistics and sourcing strategies, focusing on nearshoring and more localized supply chains. 

💬 Truvant’s Perspective: 
“We anticipated this shift, which is why we’ve expanded our global network of strategically located facilities to help brands reduce lead times, manage costs, and create more resilient supply chains. Whether our customers need localized packaging solutions or flexible contract manufacturing, we provide scalable, regionally optimized operations that support long-term success.” 

Truvant helps brands: 
✔ Reduce costs through smart sourcing and lean packaging designs 
✔ Improve supply chain agility with strategic nearshoring options 
✔ Enhance efficiency with AI-driven warehouse and inventory management 

Truvant CEO’s Perspective 

At Truvant, we partner with global brands to build a better path to market. We implement  innovative, scalable solutions that address some of the key challenges discussed at CAGNY 2025.  We help brands navigate their most pressing supply chain challenges with our continuous improvement mindset and commitment to operational excellence. – Stewart Atkinson, CEO, Truvant.