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The end of the grocery list? How AI will learn to shop for the household
Consumers want AI to understand more than their shopping history.
Inside FMCG & EY

The end of the grocery list? How AI will learn to shop for the household

As artificial intelligence moves closer to making household purchasing decisions, EY research suggests consumers are willing to hand over more responsibility – but only when the technology understands their ne...
Coles to make menopause-friendly shopping easier
AI is changing how Americans choose snacks, says Conagra
Metcash extends partnership for AI-powered B2B experiences
Who wins when AI takes over the grocery list?
Inside FMCG & EY
Who wins when AI takes over the grocery list?

Customer Archives

customer selecting a beverage from a refrigerated shelf at a convenience store

The rules of growth are changing. Is your business ready?

The decisions businesses make today will be shaped by the forces already changing the market.
Innocent carton packaging joke.

Why small brand moments make a big impression

From packaging jokes to playful shelf copy, overlooked retail touchpoints can create memorable brand experiences.
Heineken zero alcohol

Zero-alcohol drinks are on the rise. What do young consumers think?

Even at this young age, young people recognised that zero-alcohol could not provide the same emotional crutch as alcohol...
An auto-rickshaw drives past a hoarding promoting Nestle Maggi 2-Minute Noodles

From Maggi to Thums Up: How cheap packaged food took over India

Around 6 billion meals eaten in Indian households and on street corners every year are Maggi two-minute masala noodles.
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Australians lured by discounts more than ever, but less loyal

The joint report argued that loyalty can still be earned.
Customer shopping in supermarket with people in the background.

How Australians rethink grocery shopping amid food inflation

“Food inflation doesn’t just change prices; it changes habits.”

The rise of ‘in-between’ shoppers is reshaping Australian grocery shelves

This ‘in-between market’ is already attracting multinational FMCG brands.
3D illustration of cartons with only one egg; concept of shrinkflation
Inside FMCG & Focus Insights

The grocery value equation is changing – and shrinkflation is testing trust

"Price still matters, but it's no longer the whole story," says Focus Insights CEO Deane Hubball.
Nestlé factory.

How Nestlé is using next-gen tech to target GLP-1 consumers

The food giant is developing products to tackle the nutritional side effects of rapid weight loss.
An employee prepares a scoop of ice cream in Saint-Dizier

Ice cream makers bet consumers still want treats, just healthier ones

"We still want to indulge, but do it with a little bit of a halo of a wellness play."
people on their phones

Social media is reshaping the way Australians discover and buy products

Australia's social commerce market is forecast to grow by around 20 per cent annually and reach approximately $12 billio...
Chobani charity fund

How Chobani is rethinking food relief

Chobani on why feeding a nation takes more than food.
cooking in kitchen

‘Food carries memory’: More people are craving nostalgic, comfort dishes

Four in 10 people actively seek out foods that remind them of childhood.

Shoppers have stopped listening to beauty influencers, research shows

The gap is even more pronounced when consumers are trying new products.
Lush storefront.

What happens when retailers turn values into strategy?

Political activism is reshaping retail as brands weigh customer loyalty against the commercial risks of taking a public ...