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The complex nature of defining “Healthy”

Retailers are under constant pressure to diversify and emphasise their product offering through a health lens. However, differentiating “healthier” products is highly complex, requiring data-led nutrition and demanding attention from regulatory framework, nutritional guidelines, and product label knowledge.

Are you confident in the results and coverage of your product search? Think again.

One of the most important aspects of a food retailer’s site is its search functionality. Without a robust system in place, you inhibit your customers’ ability to shop for the products they need. With the correct indexing customers can find what they’re looking for with ease.

Spoon Guru Named Finalists in 2024 FoodTech 500

We’re thrilled to announce that Spoon Guru has been named in the 2024 FoodTech 500 list by Forward Fooding! This prestigious recognition celebrates innovative companies at the intersection of food, technology, and sustainability. We are honoured to be among the selected entrepreneurs from over 1,420 applicants across more than 50 countries. About the FoodTech 500 […]

The Hidden Dangers of Bad Data: Why Accurate Product Labelling Matters

When it comes to food shopping online, consumers depend on precise product information to make informed choices, especially concerning dietary needs and allergies. However, inaccurate data can lead to mislabeled products and incorrect search results, adversely affecting customer experience and safety.

Transforming Health: The Role of Nutrition and Technology in Maximising GLP-1 Treatment Outcomes

GLP-1 medications are not magic bullets. Their efficacy is amplified when combined with evidence-based nutritional advice and sustained behavioural changes. Without these elements, patients may not fully benefit from the metabolic and appetite-regulating advantages of GLP-1 treatments. Digital tools and credible Nutrition AI solutions have the potential to bridge the gap between patients and experts, offering scalable, personalized support that enhances the effectiveness of GLP-1 treatments.

Spoon Guru revolutionizes grocery retail with groundbreaking Nutrition Intelligence app on Google Cloud Marketplace

Announcing the launch of Spoon Guru’s innovative Nutrition Intelligence app for grocery retailers on Google Cloud Marketplace. This will enable us to better deliver unique solutions, at scale, to more retail clients.

Beyond simple tags and dietary filters

Now, more than ever, when consumers are grocery shopping they are doing so with product ingredients and nutrition in mind. While it feels like an easy win to simply meet shoppers in the fresh food aisle or rely on manufacturers to revise their front-of-pack information, for many consumers this does not go far enough.

Moving the needle with health campaigns

The expectation that food retailers will actively support the health and wellbeing of their customers is growing day by day. To move the needle on health and wellbeing, retailers need a solid versatile solution that can be integrated into their current ecosystem to provide the most cost-effective, high impact intervention. This starts with, first and foremost, your product data. 

The Modern Shopper: Nadia El Hadery, YFood

Since founding YFood in 2013, Nadia El Hadery has gained some unique insights into grocery & food tech. She spoke to Phil Lempert about consumer trends, technology, and the ongoing evolution of grocery.