As global supply chains expand and regulations intensify, many food & beverage companies still rely on spreadsheets, disconnected systems, and manual processes that slow innovation and increase risk.

We believe the latest Gartner Market Guide offers practical insights to help food & beverage manufacturers understand the evolving PLM landscape and make confident, future-ready decisions.

Centric Software® is proud to be recognized as a Representative Vendor in this 2025 Gartner Market Guide.

• Why one-size-fits-all PLM doesn’t work – Learn how specialized vendors address food & beverage specific needs with purpose-built functionality.
• Core PLM capabilities that matter – Including formulation management, compliance checks, digital supplier collaboration and integrated label data management.
• The role of AI and digital thread strategies – Discover how PLM is evolving to enable seamless traceability, predictive insights and greater speed to market.
• How leading manufacturers are responding – See how F&B leaders are adapting to global regulations, private label partnerships and shifting consumer demands.
• Addressing data fragmentation – Understand how integrated PLM systems can reduce launch delays, prevent recalls, and support real-time collaboration.

“Establish a PLM selection framework by understanding the types of PLM solution approaches in the market and determining which best aligns with the product development needs of your company.” — Gartner

Whether you’re streamlining formulation processes, managing private label partnerships, or accelerating time-to-market, we believe selecting the right PLM solution is key to business agility and product success. This guide outlines critical evaluation criteria and highlights key vendors—including Centric Software.

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Gartner, Inc. Market Guide for PLM in Food and Beverage Industries. Brady Barnes, Sudip Pattanayak, etl. 2 June 2025.

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