News Commentary | April 28, 2020
The machine, connected to a mobile app, allows for 21 different "superfood" drink recipes. It has been launched first in China. Details on how much it costs, where consumers can buy it, and what other markets Nestlé plans to pursue were not included in the press release. Much like when DSM heavily ... Not part of subscription
News Commentary | September 11, 2020
A new feature of Google Assistant is making personalized recommendations of restaurants and recipes based on users' search history and smart device data. Some recommendations are further tailored to time; for example, dinner recipes are suggested in the evening. Though the feature is currently ... To read more, click here.
News Commentary | December 03, 2020
Shopping app downloads in the U.S. in November and especially on Black Friday reached an all‑time high, increasing by 15% and 8% year over year, respectively – a trend largely driven by COVID‑19. A more important and long‑lasting trend is around leading CPG brands in personal care, food and beverage... Not part of subscription
by Jerrold Wang
This appliance, called SodaStream Professional, brings beverages to offices, campuses, and travel hubs. Offering a personalized experience, the appliance not only allows users to customize flavors, carbonation levels, and temperature in drinks but also syncs with a phone app to record users' preference, drink history, water intake, and daily hydration goals. If PepsiCo can solve consumers' hygiene concern in public areas, the appliance has potential to shape the beverage industry, given that personalization features can drive user satisfaction and that user engagement may build user lock-in to disrupt the current beverage sales channels. For these reasons, clients providing consumer products should monitor the deployment of this appliance.
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