Enabling growth at scale in the FMCG industry

Enabling growth at scale

in the FMCG industry

Enabling growth at scale in the FMCG industry

FF&A

FF&A

Founded in 2017, FF&A is a pure-play strategy consulting firm, focused exclusively on top-line growth for FMCG companies across four key areas:

Founded in 2017, FF&A is a pure-play strategy consulting firm, focused exclusively on top-line growth for FMCG companies across four key areas:

Founded in 2017, FF&A is a pure-play strategy consulting firm, focused exclusively on top-line growth for FMCG companies across four key areas:

Corporate Strategy

Corporate Strategy

Corporate Strategy

Organic Growth (ZBG®)

Organic Growth (ZBG®)

Organic Growth (ZBG®)

E-Commerce

E-Commerce

E-Commerce

M&A

M&A

M&A

100+

Engagements completed

50%

Client repeat rate

20%

Of the top 20 FMCG companies are clients

100+

Engagements completed

50%

Client repeat rate

50%

Of the top 20 FMCG companies are clients

Scroll to find out about the FF&A Academy & the ZBG® Sprint

Our Vision Is Simple

Our Vision Is Simple

Enable growth at scale in the FMCG industry through client engagements, online education, strategic publications, & exclusive events

Enable growth at scale in the FMCG industry through client engagements, online education, strategic publications, & exclusive events

Enable growth at scale in the FMCG industry through client engagements, online education, strategic publications, & exclusive events

Why We Created The FMCG Academy

Why We Created

The FMCG Academy

Why We Created The FMCG Academy

The FMCG algorithm is broken

2/3 of the brand/ country cells of the top 50 largest FMCG companies lost market share over 2024-25

Not all FMCG brand teams have:

Time

Budget

or the need to execute a full ZBG® strategy engagement

Up to 6-month ZBG® waitlist for

end-to-end engagement

Clients demand exceeds FF&A capacity

The FMCG algorithm is broken

2/3 of the brand/ country cells of the top 50 largest FMCG companies lost market share over 2024-25

Not all FMCG brand teams have:

Time

Budget

or the need to execute a full ZBG® strategy engagement

Up to 6-month ZBG® waitlist for

end-to-end engagement

Clients demand exceeds FF&A capacity

The FMCG algorithm is broken

2/3 of the brand/ country cells of the top 50 largest FMCG companies lost market share over 2024-25

Not all FMCG brand teams have:

Time

Budget

or the need to execute a full ZBG® strategy engagement

Up to 6-month ZBG® waitlist for

end-to-end engagement

Clients demand exceeds FF&A capacity

FF&A Academy Aims To

FF&A Academy Aims To

bring the best of FF&A consulting to every team in the FMCG industry in a convenient, cost-effective, interactive, and flexible way.

bring the best of FF&A consulting to every team in the FMCG industry in a convenient, cost-effective, interactive, and flexible way.

bring the best of FF&A consulting to every team in the FMCG industry in a convenient, cost-effective, interactive, and flexible way.

Zero-Based Growth (ZBG®) Sprint

Zero-Based Growth (ZBG®) Sprint

Zero-Based Growth (ZBG®) Sprint

A tested & proven repeatable approach to drive dramatic growth acceleration for FMCG brand teams

A tested & proven repeatable approach to drive dramatic growth acceleration for FMCG brand teams

A tested & proven repeatable approach to drive dramatic growth acceleration for FMCG brand teams

0+
0+

ZBG® engagements completed

ZBG® engagements completed

425bps
425bps

Average growth acceleration

Average growth acceleration

What it is in 10 key points

What it is in

10 key points

What it is in 10 key points

1

Designed for brand teams

Designed to be taken by multi-functional FMCG brand teams (marketing, consumer insights,

trade marketing, finance…)

3

Impactful

On average, +500 basis points growth acceleration delivered

5

Tested & proven

A repeatable approach that is a result of 100+ engagements completed since 2017

7

Engaging content with turn-key frameworks & presentations

6 hours of content, 40+ proprietary downloadable PPT frameworks, and ready-to-use management presentation & memo templates

9

Concrete

19 case studies developed demonstrating application across different contexts and categories (incl. Blue Buffalo, Danone Activia, SK-II, SkinnyPop, and more)

2

Rapid transformative consulting approach, not a course

A step-by-step approach requiring actions at

every step

4

Consumer-back, market making

Supported by ZBG® consumer and gatekeeper research protocols. Designed to drive incremental category growth

6

Multi-disciplinary

Combines the best of strategic marketing, consumer research, finance, and hypothesis-led problem-solving

8

Self-paced & flexible

Flexible start date with three different packages tailored towards your exact needs

10

Supportive & interactive

Join bi-weekly live Q&A with Frédéric and the whole FF&A team

1

Designed for brand teams

Designed to be taken by multi-functional FMCG brand teams (marketing, consumer insights, trade marketing, finance…)

2

Rapid transformative consulting approach, not a course

A step-by-step approach requiring actions at every step

3

Impactful

On average, +500 basis points growth acceleration delivered

4

Consumer-back, market making

Supported by ZBG® consumer and gatekeeper research protocols. Designed to drive incremental category growth

5

Tested & proven

A repeatable approach that is a result of 100+ engagements completed since 2017

6

Multi-disciplinary

Combines the best of strategic marketing, consumer research, finance, and hypothesis-led problem-solving

7

Engaging content with turn-key frameworks & presentations

6 hours of content, 40+ proprietary downloadable PPT frameworks, and ready-to-use management presentation & memo templates

8

Self-paced & flexible

6 hours of content. Downloadable frameworks and templates with a flexible start date. Choose between

three packages tailored to your exact needs

9

Concrete

19 case studies developed demonstrating application across different contexts and categories (incl. Blue Buffalo, Danone Activia, SK-II, SkinnyPop, and more)

10

Supportive & interactive

Join bi-weekly live Q&A with Frédéric and the whole FF&A team

1

Designed for brand teams

Designed to be taken by multi-functional FMCG brand teams (marketing, consumer insights, trade marketing, finance…)

3

Impactful

On average, +500 basis points growth acceleration delivered

5

Tested & proven

A repeatable approach that is a result of 100+ engagements completed since 2017

7

Engaging content with turn-key frameworks & presentations

6 hours of content, 40+ proprietary downloadable PPT frameworks, and ready-to-use management presentation & memo templates

9

Concrete

19 case studies developed demonstrating application across different contexts and categories (incl. Blue Buffalo, Danone Activia, SK-II, SkinnyPop, and more)

2

Rapid transformative consulting approach, not a course

A step-by-step approach requiring actions at every step

4

Consumer-back, market making

Supported by ZBG® consumer and gatekeeper research protocols. Designed to drive incremental category growth

6

Multi-disciplinary

Combines the best of strategic marketing, consumer research, finance, and hypothesis-led problem-solving

8

Self-paced & flexible

6 hours of content. Downloadable frameworks and templates with a flexible start date. Choose between

three packages tailored to your exact needs

10

Supportive & interactive

Join bi-weekly live Q&A with Frédéric and the whole FF&A team

The Six ZBG® Sprint Chapters

The Six ZBG® Sprint Chapters

The Six ZBG® Sprint Chapters

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 1: Introduction

FF&A introduction

FF&A introduction

Why ZBG®

Why ZBG®

ZBG® Sprint program overview

ZBG® Sprint program overview

Module length: 13 minutes

Module length: 13 minutes

Chapter 2: FMCG Strategic context

Chapter 2: FMCG Strategic context

C-level key-note on the state of the FMCG industry

C-level key-note on the state of the FMCG industry

Why the industry is going through unprecedented & bifurcating times

Why the industry is going through unprecedented & bifurcating times

Deep-dive per FMCG vertical

Deep-dive per FMCG vertical

How FMCG companies can outperform in

this context

How FMCG companies can outperform in

this context

Our 10 predictions for 2026-30

Our 10 predictions for 2026-30

Our strategic publications on latest financial results & M&A (downloadable)

Our strategic publications on latest financial results & M&A (downloadable)

Module length: 1 hour, 23 minutes

Module length: 1 hour, 23 minutes

Chapter 3: ZBG® Phase One (Strategic diagnostic & hypotheses formation)

Chapter 3: ZBG® Phase One (Strategic diagnostic & hypotheses formation)

How brands die

How brands die

Our 20 detailed frameworks to fast-track brand diagnostic & hypotheses formation (downloadable)

Our 20 detailed frameworks to fast-track brand diagnostic & hypotheses formation (downloadable)

Phase One ‘learnings from the trenches’

Phase One ‘learnings from the trenches’

How to identify no-regret moves and take actions as of ZBG® Phase One

How to identify no-regret moves and take actions as of ZBG® Phase One

A turn-key 2-pages management memo with PPT appendix summarizing Phase One outputs (downloadable)

A turn-key 2-pages management memo with PPT appendix summarizing Phase One outputs (downloadable)

Five growth case studies explained (Chobani, E.L.F, SkinnyPop, Therabreath vs. Listerine, Ghost)

Five growth case studies explained (Chobani, E.L.F, SkinnyPop, Therabreath vs. Listerine, Ghost)

Module length: 1 hour, 24 minutes

Module length: 1 hour, 24 minutes

Chapter 4: ZBG® Phase Two (Hypotheses testing & consumer/ gatekeeper research)

Chapter 4: ZBG® Phase Two (Hypotheses testing & consumer/ gatekeeper research)

Type of research overview

Type of research overview

Proprietary ZBG® consumer and gatekeeper research protocols (downloadable)

Proprietary ZBG® consumer and gatekeeper research protocols (downloadable)

20 frameworks (14 are new vs. Phase One) to fast-track hypotheses testing (downloadable)

20 frameworks (14 are new vs. Phase One) to fast-track hypotheses testing (downloadable)

How to rapidly segment a category, identify power-insights & determine top 10% growth levers addressing 80% value at stake

How to rapidly segment a category, identify power-insights & determine top 10% growth levers addressing 80% value at stake

How to effectively prioritize both portfolio and growth levers and turn them into an optimal phased plan

How to effectively prioritize both portfolio and growth levers and turn them into an optimal phased plan

Phase Two ‘learnings from the trenches’

Phase Two ‘learnings from the trenches’

A turn-key 2-pages management memo with PPT appendix summarizing Phase Two outputs (downloadable)

A turn-key 2-pages management memo with PPT appendix summarizing Phase Two outputs (downloadable)

Five growth case studies explained (Nutrafol, Zzzquil, Blue Buffalo, Hero, Quest Nutrition)

Five growth case studies explained (Nutrafol, Zzzquil, Blue Buffalo, Hero, Quest Nutrition)

Module length: 1 hour, 10 minutes

Module length: 1 hour, 10 minutes

Chapter 5: ZBG® Phase Three

(From strategy definition to execution)

Chapter 5: ZBG® Phase Three (From strategy definition to execution)

Seven outputs frameworks (downloadable)

Seven outputs frameworks (downloadable)

Brand ‘From->To’ across 4Ps summary

Brand ‘From->To’ across 4Ps summary

Project charter, organization readiness, enablers and final growth levers prioritization

Project charter, organization readiness, enablers and final growth levers prioritization

Financials and waterfall per channel/ segment and final all-in-one strategic framework

Financials and waterfall per channel/ segment and final all-in-one strategic framework

Phase Three ‘learnings from the trenches’

Phase Three ‘learnings from the trenches’

A turn-key 2-pages management memo with PPT appendix summarizing Phase Three outputs (downloadable)

A turn-key 2-pages management memo with PPT appendix summarizing Phase Three outputs (downloadable)

Five growth case studies explained (P&G turnaround case, Liquid I.V., CeraVE, KIND, Activia)

Five growth case studies explained (P&G turnaround case, Liquid I.V., CeraVE, KIND, Activia)

Module length: 57 minutes

Module length: 57 minutes

Chapter 6: Execution consideration

& specificities

Chapter 6: Execution consideration & specificities

How best to apply ZBG® to:

How best to apply ZBG® to:

Brands in Emerging Markets

Brands in Emerging Markets

Small brands in start-up/ scale-up phase

Small brands in start-up/ scale-up phase

Digital native brands

Digital native brands

Our strategic publications on Emerging Markets Outperformance®, How Small Brands Grow®, Ecommerce 2.0®, DTC Turnaround®, & M&A Best Acquirers®, each including in-depth quantitative research & actionable frameworks (downloadable)

Our strategic publications on Emerging Markets Outperformance®, How Small Brands Grow®, Ecommerce 2.0®, DTC Turnaround®, & M&A Best Acquirers®, each including in-depth quantitative research & actionable frameworks (downloadable)

Four growth case studies explained (SKII, FreshPet, Harry’s, Vital Proteins)

Four growth case studies explained (SKII, FreshPet, Harry’s, Vital Proteins)

Module length: 51 minutes

Module length: 51 minutes

Three Flexible Packages To Execute ZBG®

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Three Flexible Packages To Execute ZBG®

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Self-paced

CHF 25.000

Team license — up to 5 users per brand team

Best for capable brand teams that want to sharpen their brand plans with a tested and proven approach

ZBG® Sprint content

Live group calls with FF&A

Access to FF&A strategic publications

Yearly FF&A Growth Summit invite

5x 1:1 calls with the FF&A team

FF&A executed ZBG® research protocols

Full strategy engagement

Capacity

Available immediately, no waitlist

Or book a call

Popular

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Self-paced

CHF 25.000

Team license — up to 5 users per brand team

Best for capable brand teams that want to sharpen their brand plans with a tested and proven approach

ZBG® Sprint content

Live group calls with FF&A

Access to FF&A strategic publications

Yearly FF&A Growth Summit invite

5x 1:1 calls with the FF&A team

FF&A executed ZBG® research protocols

Full strategy engagement

Capacity

Available immediately, no waitlist

Or book a call

Popular

Three Flexible Packages To Execute ZBG®

Upgrade any time and only pay the difference

Swipe left to see all packages

*VAT shown at checkout

Three Flexible Packages To Execute ZBG®

Upgrade any time and only pay the difference

Swipe left to see all packages

*VAT shown at checkout

Three Flexible Packages To Execute ZBG®

Upgrade any time and only pay the difference

Swipe left to see all packages

*VAT shown at checkout

Three Flexible Packages To Execute ZBG®

Upgrade any time and only pay the difference

Swipe left to see all packages

*VAT shown at checkout

Popular

Self-paced

CHF 25.000*

Team license — up to 5 users per brand team

Best for capable brand teams that want to sharpen their brand plans with a tested and proven approach

Available immediately,

no waitlist

Or book a call

Coaching

CHF 50.000*

Team license — up to 5 users per brand team

Best for capable brand teams with complex problems that will benefit from personal coaching and external perspective

5 brand teams

per quarter

Book a call

Full engagement

Starting from

CHF 200.000*

Discount applies for company-wide program

Best for brand teams in a high-value-at-stake situation (combined risks/ opportunities) that will benefit from rapid end-to-end resolution

Waiting list applies

ZBG® Sprint content

Live bi-weekly group calls with FF&A

Access to FF&A strategic publications

Yearly FF&A Growth Summit invite

5x 1:1 calls with the FF&A team

FF&A executed ZBG® research protocols

Full strategy engagement

Capacity

*VAT added if your brand team is based in Switzerland

Three Flexible Packages To Execute ZBG®

Upgrade any time and only pay the difference

Trusted By The Top FMCG Brand Teams

Trusted By The Top FMCG Brand Teams

“We would have never reached such a

groundbreaking outcome without ZBG.”

Aurelia Brookes

Head of marketing at P&G Spain

475bps

With ZBG®, P&G Spain gained 525 basis points growth acceleration.

Aurelia Brookes

Head of marketing at P&G Spain

“We would have never reached such a groundbreaking outcome without ZBG.”

“We would have never reached such a

groundbreaking outcome without ZBG.”

Aurelia Brookes

Head of marketing at P&G Spain

475bps

With ZBG®, P&G Spain gained 525 basis points growth acceleration.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

If we get stuck, can we get help from FF&A?

We are a small brand. Will ZBG® work for us?

Can my team also get access to the ZBG® Sprint?

How long do we have access for?

Will our questions be confidential in group calls?

Will ZBG® apply to our market/ category?

Can we upgrade to the coaching offer at any time?

How can I pay for the ZBG® Sprint?

Can we get a full refund if this is not for us?

Do master brands teams need multiple packages?

Still have questions?

If we get stuck, can we get help from FF&A?

We are a small brand. Will ZBG® work for us?

Can my team also get access to the ZBG® Sprint?

How long do we have access for?

Will our questions be confidential in group calls?

Will ZBG® apply to our market/ category?

Can we upgrade to the coaching offer at any time?

How can I pay for the ZBG® Sprint?

Can we get a full refund if this is not for us?

Do master brands teams need multiple packages?

Still have questions?

If we get stuck, can we get help from FF&A?

We are a small brand. Will ZBG® work for us?

Can my team also get access to the ZBG® Sprint?

How long do we have access for?

Will our questions be confidential in group calls?

Will ZBG® apply to our market/ category?

Can we upgrade to the coaching offer at any time?

How can I pay for the ZBG® Sprint?

Can we get a full refund if this is not for us?

Do master brands teams need multiple packages?

Still have questions?

We’ve delivered ZBG® to

50+ brands with an average growth acceleration of 500bps.

We’ve delivered ZBG® to

100+ brands with an average

growth acceleration of 500bps.

We’ve delivered ZBG® to

100+ brands with an average

growth acceleration of 500bps.

Try the ZBG® Sprint risk-free for 14 days*. If you’re not satisfied, you’ll get a full refund - no questions asked

Try the ZBG® Sprint risk-free for 14 days*. If you’re not satisfied, you’ll get a full refund - no questions asked

Try the ZBG® Sprint risk-free for 14 days*. If you’re not satisfied, you’ll get a full refund - no questions asked

Enabling growth at scale in the FMCG industry

© 2026 Frederic Fernandez Associates. All rights reserved

Enabling growth at scale in the FMCG industry

© 2026 Frederic Fernandez & Associates AG.

All rights reserved

Enabling growth at scale in the FMCG industry

© 2026 Frederic Fernandez Associates. All rights reserved