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Stat: Commuter chains buckle under remote working shift

With much of the UK ditching their commute for remote working, coffee chains that previously relied on commuter trade are struggling.

Food : Retail : Covid-19

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Vogue and Uber Eats partner for on-demand delivery

Vogue Netherlands has partnered with Uber Eats to offer both the fashion issue and Vogue Living on the delivery platform.

Fashion : Covid-19 : Coronavirus

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Covid-19: A craft beer created in response to coronavirus

Otherside Brewing Co has created a new sub-brand inspired by the coronavirus pandemic.

Alcohol : Convenience Culture : Home Entertainment

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Stat: Takeaway opportunities for health-conscious consumers

New research by YouGov uncovers the opportunities in takeaway options for health-conscious customers.

Food : Consumption : Takeaways

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Roughs turns salads into snacks

Satisfied Snacks has launched a new savoury snack that takes whole salad ingredients and turns them into a light, crispy wafer.

Food : Health : Snacks

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AI voice assistants will transform drive-throughs

Two companies have come together to enhance the ordering experience at quick-service restaurants (QSRs).

Food : Drink : Technology

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A delivery service for at-home cocktail parties

Liquorette, a bar that offers customers the chance to play bartender, will deliver a range of cocktails to London homes in under an hour.

Drink : Bar : Convenience Culture

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This Indian app delivers anything in one hour

Delivery service Swiggy has worked with local stores to expand its remit beyond food.

Retail : Food : Drink

Micro Trends

Micro-retail

With convenience a key priority for consumers, brands are exploring the potential of dynamic selling spaces in non-traditional locations.

Retail : Digital : Technology

Micro Trends

Automated Commerce

In the age of convenience, Automated Commerce is re-inventing grocery shopping.

Food : Retail : Technology

Big Ideas

Ticketmaster pioneers ultrasonic smartphone tickets

US – The initiative enables concert-goers to verify their mobile ticket using their smartphone’s ultrasonic sound transmission.

Technology : Entertainment : Digital

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Tovala is a smart take on meal subscriptions

US – The start-up’s smart oven enables users to easily cook high-quality meals.

Food : Technology : Wellness

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Vice Media launches meal kits for home delivery

US – Munchies Meal Kits enable consumers to replicate the dishes they see online.

Food : Munchies : Convenience Culture

Big Ideas

Quick fix

Mumbai, India – Google has launched a food delivery and home services app for Asia.

Google : Sharing Economy : India

Big Ideas

Special delivery

London – Deliveroo is expanding its reach by launching its own delivery-only kitchens.

Deliveroo : Food & Drink : Convenience Culture

Viewpoints

Foster + Partners: David Nelson

The co-head of design at Foster + Partners speaks about the importance of being a Civic Brand.

Civic Brands : Pollution : Whole-system Thinking

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Taste buds

US – Plant-based food manufacturer Thistle Baby is matching convenience with healthy ingredients to meet the expectations of modern-day parents.

Thistle Baby : Convenience Culture : Parenting

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IFE 2017

Now in its 20th year, the International Food & Drink Event (IFE) took over ExCeL London for four days in March, with health and wellness, snacking ...

Sugar : Convenience Culture : Just A Splash

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Healthy home cooking

UK – Weight Watchers UK has developed a subscription-based healthy meal kit.

Weight Watchers : Convenience Culture : Food & Drink

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De-junking fast food

New York – E28 is a new delivery service that combines pre-portioned meals with nutritional coaching to change the way in which consumers approach...

Euphebe : Convenience Culture : Fast Food

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Culinary convenience

US – The new Goji oven could revolutionise convenience cooking by facilitating a more customised approach to food preparation.

Goji : Convenience Culture : Food & Drink

Big Ideas

In-car convenience

UK – Jaguar has collaborated with Shell to launch a convenient in-car payment system.

Jaguar : Shell : Convenience

Big Ideas

Fresh-faced beauty

US – Ktchn Apothecary enables consumers to create their own moisturiser using fresh ingredients.

Ktchn Apothecary : Fresh Batch Beauty : Skincare

Big Ideas

Driving deliveries

UK – John Lewis and Jaguar have collaborated on a new service in which deliveries are made directly to customers’ car boots.

John Lewis : Convenience Culture : Delivery

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Souper-foods

Denmark – Onemeal is a new meal replacement product based around micro-algae.

Onemeal : Convenience Culture : Meal Replacement