2025 brought major shifts to the CPG sector - from geopolitical and supply chain volatility to rapid advances in AI and new sustainability mandates. As we move into 2026, procurement leaders face an even faster-moving landscape.
Watch the on-demand session to explore the 5 MegaTrends that will shape CPG procurement in the year ahead, and what organisations can do now to stay resilient, data-driven, and future-ready.
In this session, we cover:
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AI’s accelerating impact on procurement, including GenAI copilots and unified spend platforms.
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Sustainability and compliance trends, from EUDR/CSRD traceability to regionalised sourcing shifts.
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How Gen Z is reshaping product innovation through social commerce and personalisation.
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Design-to-Value approaches that drive margin optimisation via reformulation, packaging and SKU simplification.
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Business model transformation, including divestment strategies and the rise of GCCs as innovation hubs.
To explore these themes in more depth, download the CPG Procurement Playbook 2026, built from the insights shared in this webinar.
For a deeper dive into the themes discussed in the webinar, explore our latest blog: CPG Procurement Megatrends 2026: A Conversation with Sid Kalia and Paul Morrison
In this piece, Paul Morrison sits down with Sid Kalia to unpack the biggest forces reshaping CPG procurement in 2026. The article distils the insights that resonated most with attendees.
Read the full blog
Speakers
Sid Kalia
VP of Procurement Solutions at
WNS Procurement
Paul Morrison
VP, Practice Lead, Retail and CPG at
WNS