PLM software for food and cosmetics
Every new ingredient arrives with its specification: a six-page PDF, sent by email, filed in a shared folder. Everything your product repository needs is in there — shelf life, thresholds, allergen declaration, site certificates. None of it is usable as it stands. Between the document you receive and the data you record, there is always someone reading, searching and retyping.
Philippe Quéré4 min
The recipe changes in R&D, the label follows, quality signs it off. Three weeks later, the page for that same product on the retailer’s website still shows the old allergen list — and that is the one shoppers read. The discrepancy appears on none of your screens. It appears only on theirs.
Philippe Quéré4 min
The spreadsheet cost nothing to install, and that is exactly what makes its cost so hard to see. It appears on no budget line: it is spread across your formulators’ hours, the checks made before every send, and the rework that follows an error. Before comparing anything to anything, you have to put a figure on it. Here is how to do that with your own numbers.
Philippe Quéré4 min
Since 12 August 2026, the PPWR applies across the European Union: packaging compliance is no longer just a risk, it is becoming a condition for market entry. The PPWR (Packaging…
Pamela Abboud4 min
In the cosmetics industry, talking about environmental impact is no longer enough. Brands now need to measure it, compare it and demonstrate it. Between consumer expectations, retailer requirements and corporate…
Pamela Abboud2 min
The new beCPG 23.4 version is here, bringing a host of innovations designed to make document management, compliance and collaboration even more efficient. The goal: simplify daily work, strengthen data…
Pamela Abboud3 min
Product development involves multiple departments: R&D, quality, purchasing, production, marketing, and more. Each team needs easy access to information and must be able to track changes. To meet these needs,…
Pamela Abboud4 min
Updated October 2026. A cosmetic brand or manufacturer usually starts with spreadsheets: formulas, INCI lists, supplier data and regulatory checks in separate files. The day a raw material changes or…
Pamela Abboud5 min
At beCPG, we know that packaging is a key part of any product. It sits at the crossroads of multiple challenges: traceability, cost, recyclability, regulatory compliance, and more. All of…
Pamela Abboud3 min
Technical data sheets play a crucial role in product management. They are essential for guiding production and development, and for ensuring clear communication with customers and regulatory authorities. However, creating…
Pamela Abboud3 min
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