AI in Grocery Retail and FMCG
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NewsBasket crowdfunding £2m to roll out AI shopping assistant
Basket’s investors so far include the founders of BrewDog and Groupon
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NewsMedia Bites 5 June: free school meals, mental health, AI
Free school meals are to be extended to 500,000 more children, the government has said
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WhitepapersGenerational wealth: Targeting over-55s
Despite holding the majority of the UK’s wealth and driving FMCG spend, over-55s are still overlooked by many brands. Vypr’s new report reveals how data-led design, messaging, and innovation can unlock deeper loyalty with this powerful and under-served audience.
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Analysis & FeaturesChatGPT: the next major shift in online grocery shopping
AI is now offering product recommendations – and links to buy
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NewsChAI creates simpler, cheaper hedging tool for fmcgs
ChAI Protect offers food manufacturers and grocery brands price risk protection ‘at a time of unprecedented commodity pricing volatility’
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NewsMedia Bites 28 May: inflation, KFC expansion, food waste
Most of the major national titles covered the reveal by the British Retail Consortium that food inflation hit a one-year high in May, while KFC’s expansion plans were also widely featured.
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NewsNestlé, FareShare, Zest pilot AI solution to redistribute 700 tonnes of surplus food
The manufacturer is part of a pilot that applies Zest’s AI to its York confectionery manufacturing facility’s operations
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Promotional FeaturesWhy it’s time brands and retailers rethink how they use AI
The food and drink sector might be abuzz at all the potential in AI right now, but many brands and retailers remain stuck on fragmented use cases, adding cost and complexity without the promised productivity gains. What needs to change?
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NewsFresh foods AI platform raises £5.5m to cut supermarket waste
Freshflow says its AI platform is uniquely tailored for fresh produce and can reduce waste by over 20%
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WebinarsHow can agtech deliver a win-win for farms, brands and retailers?
What will it take to unlock agtech’s full potential within UK grocery? Register for our exclusive webinar where industry experts will explore what’s slowing agtech adoption and how brands and retailers can work collaboratively with farms to reap the collective rewards.
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NewsFilshill launches AI bot for instant answers on upcoming vape ban
JW Filshill has made the tech available to all retailers across the UK
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Analysis & FeaturesInside THG’s content creation space where AI meets human artistry
THG Studios’ site near Manchester Airport is a mecca for photoshoots, podcast recording and social content creation. The technology promises ‘controllable’ campaigns with impact
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NewsMorrisons trialling aisle roaming robots to monitor products
The supermarket is testing ‘Tally’ robots – claimed to be the world’s first autonomous inventory bot – from US tech company Simbe, at three stores
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Comment & OpinionHow AI is solving the self-checkout shoplifting epidemic
As supermarkets use AI to battle the self-checkout shoplifting epidemic the human touch will be vital
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Analysis & FeaturesBuyer’s Guide: How AI is transforming in-store operations
AI applications have already taken hold across grocery retail, monitoring stock levels, boosting service and cutting shrinkage. Which tech is working best?
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NewsSoftware company born out of departed quick-commerce player Jiffy secures $3m funding
Cloud Retail’s client base spans the UK, Europe, and the MENA region, including customers such as Carrefour and Circle K
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NewsUK AI tool promises real-time shopper footfall and spending insights
Yellow Sub AI has launched a software-based alternative to physical footfall sensors and cameras
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Promotional FeaturesHow brands and retailers can win with data
There’s no shortage of data swirling around in UK food and drink, but putting it to good use is a different matter entirely. So, how can brands and retailers take the data they have and put it to work?
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Comment & OpinionHow AI can help supercharge your startup’s growth
Just like the internet revolutionised the business landscape decades ago, AI can supercharge your brand, says Ellie Webb, founder of Caleño Drinks
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Comment & OpinionNews from the UK Food & Drink Shows: trends, tariffs, and uncertain futures
Waitrose doesn’t export to the US, but it’s not exempt from inflationary costs across its operations