As we settle into Lockdown life maintenance and stabilizationof Grocery buying has ‘normalized’ to some extent Read more

Business Intelligence COVID-19 Economic FMCG Retail Shopper / Consumer Trading Environment Trends

South Africa continues to implement measures to prevent the spread of COVID19 as we enter into a countrywide lockdown. While South African cases have increased by ~50% vs. last week, cases in the US have tripled and continue to rise steeply. Coro... Read more

COVID-19 Economic FMCG International Manufacturing Product Retail Shopper / Consumer Trends

The term pandemic was being used in the media and public discourse long before COVID-19 was officially declared as such by WHO on March 11. It aligns with the stockpiling phenomen that has occurred, and since intensified. Read more

COVID-19 FMCG International Product Retail Shopper / Consumer Trends

Like many business sectors in the country, the South African retail industry is battling the effects of stagnant GDP growth and constrained consumer spending. Read more

Convenience Economic International Shopper / Consumer Trends

Consumer interest and adoption of plant-based foods continue to surge, and we’re now at a tipping point where I think it’s safe to say these foods are becoming mainstream. Food Business News recently called plant-based foods the trend of the year, as... Read more

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Snack Attack: Generational Snacking Trends Read more

Convenience FMCG International Retail Trends

Evolving Trends and Interesting Innovation in Dairy, Deli, and Bakery Read more

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