Leading Advisors Series: Rethinking Growth in the FMCG Sector

We brought together a group of wealth advisors, RIAs, and family offices for a relaxed reception with cocktails, light bites, and great company. Our speakers discussed the investment value of one of the most dependable corners of the market: fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG).

These everyday essentials — from canned goods to diapers to cigarettes — tend to hold steady no matter what’s happening in the economy. Their reliability makes the sector a strong fit for long-term, value-minded investors and a natural place for smart, low-risk innovation.

Our speakers, Michael Rotolo, NielsenIQ’s Innovation Practice NA Lead, and James Bushnell, PMI’s VP of Investor Relations, dug into why the staples category remains so resilient, how consumer habits are shifting, and what’s driving performance in this space right now.