2026 Global FMCG industry overview

The fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector is undergoing a structural transformation.

Shifting from high-volume recruitment to strategic talent maximization, FMCG leaders are facing intense economic pressures. Facing an average revenue decline of 1.4% (2024-2025), organizations are aggressively protecting profit margins by executing an 8.3% global headcount reduction and decoupling growth from headcount. This agility is being achieved by scaling Global Shared Services (GSS) and heavily investing in automation for non-manufacturing roles.

As the industry embraces digital manufacturing, the demand for specialized talent is accelerating. AI-enabled manufacturers are already achieving 2X the sales growth of those using traditional systems. But with external tech talent shortages persisting, how can you prepare your existing workforce for a highly automated future?

Download the 2026 FMCG Sector Overview to:

• Track the global pivot toward specialized skills and AI-driven operational hubs.

• Discover evolving EVP metrics and how pay, work/life balance, and job security stack up as key motivations when evaluating employers.

• Explore key trends, strategic approaches and considerations regarding upskilling programs across the sector.

Equip your leadership team with the intelligence necessary to build a resilient, high-performing organization capable of navigating continuous market disruption.