The Financial Times has closed its CPG Specialist publication, part of its Money-Media operation, a spokeswoman confirmed to Talking Biz News.
It had a full-time editorial staff of three.
The publication covered the changing dynamics of U.S. consumer behavior and buying patterns and how those trends impact food and beverage manufacturers. Its focus was on merchandising, distribution and marketing of consumer goods.
Shefali Kapadia was the managing editor. Before joining FT and Money-Media, Kapadia was the lead editor of Supply Chain Dive, and she previously worked in radio and TV production.
S.L. Fuller was an associate editor at CPG Specialist. Before joining Money-Media, she was a journalist covering the supply chain and trucking industries, with previous experience covering aviation.
Lauren Elkies Schram was a senior reporter at CPG Specialist. She is a seasoned journalist having covered real estate, business, crime, politics and general news as a reporter and editor for more than 20 years.
