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Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Beyond the buzzword: The Longevity Economy

As consumers increasingly focus on not simply living longer, but living better for longer, a much broader consumer health opportunity is beginning to emerge.
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Thursday, September 24, 2026

Textile EPR in Europe: Why Fashion Needs to Prepare Now

Europe’s approach to textile waste is changing. Under a revised EU Waste Framework Directive, responsibility for the end of a product’s life is shifting...
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Monday, September 14, 2026

Widening the Launch Window: Reigniting the Investment Thesis in European Foodservice

At a recent breakfast we hosted in partnership with Goldman Sachs, we brought together leading European private equity investors to discuss a simple question:...
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Monday, September 14, 2026

Pick, Pack and Protect the Brand: Winning in eCommerce Fulfilment

Mid-sized, independent, online-first brands make attractive customers, and are underserved by the shape of the market today. There is an opportunity to offer a...
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Tuesday, August 25, 2026

The Winning Formula: The New Rules of Value Creation in Ingredients

After several years of volatility, the ingredients sector is entering a more demanding phase. Find out what that means for brands and investors.
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Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Spirits M&A: a reset, not a retreat

After a decade of premiumisation-led growth, the Spirits sector is entering a more selective phase.
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Thursday, August 20, 2026

Recalculating Route – Speedometer 2026

The Global Automotive Disruption Speedometer launched in 2019 and is now on its fifth edition. We surveyed over 8,000 drivers, asking ~60 questions on...
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Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Private Equity Transactions 2025

Explore sector insights, key highlights from the successful deals we supported across our core specialisms in 2025, and a glimpse into what 2026 holds.
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Monday, November 24, 2025

Driving Value Creation in Private Equity

Private equity is at a turning point. Fundraising has slowed, exits are bottlenecked, and financial-engineering tailwinds are fading. But opportunity remains for those who...
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Friday, October 24, 2025

Navigating the Rise of AI in Marketing: From Hype to Impact

Marketing has always evolved through waves of technological change, from the dominance of mass media to the performance era of digital. Artificial intelligence now...
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Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Are Businesses Leaving Money on the Table? Unlocking Value Through Circularity

Circularity has long been framed as an environmental imperative, however it is just as much as commercial one. Our latest report, written in collaboration...
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Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Unlocking the Potential of Home and Personal Services Marketplaces

The home and personal services sector represents a multi-trillion-dollar global opportunity, yet its digital penetration remains extremely low, at less than 2%. Unlike other...
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Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Private Equity Transactions 2024

Explore sector insights, key highlights from the successful deals we supported across our core specialisms in 2024, and a glimpse into what 2025 holds...
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Friday, November 15, 2024

The Global 50

Our annual Global 50 report, now in its 22nd year, provides an independent snapshot of the financial performance of the world’s FMCG powerhouses, uncovering...
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