Moving Forward
Reconciliation! That’s what seems to be needed. Reconciliation among the various parties, organisations and people who have emerged from opposing corners of the bruising…
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More Than Just the Bottom Line – Why Brands Can’t Forget Values When Focussing on Price
OPINION | “With New Zealand’s economic growth negatively impacted by COVID-19, consumer confidence has also taken a hit. After New Zealand recorded its first…
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Opinion | The Pioneers Pushing For Change For the New Zealand Consumer
Article submitted by Hexis Quandrant (HQ). It can also be found in the Supermarket News Magazine HERE. New Zealand has one of the most…
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Hot Beverages And The Social Narrative
Social media influences consumer trends within the hot beverage category giving rise to cosy, “comfort” flavours. Nostalgic tastes, dessert and alcohol-inspired mashups, and functional…
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Good For You, Good For The Planet
Global trends in the wellbeing category have inspired food and beverage product development, with ingredients coming through to enable these innovations. A diverse range…
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The Perfect Storm
Over the last two years, COVID-19 has dominated the consumer mindset. In 2022, though, the emphasis has increasingly been on the cost of living….
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Shrinkflation Fuelled By Rising Costs
High inflation fuelled by pandemic supply-chain challenges and rising labour costs, and now the war in Ukraine, mean that grocery prices are rising and…
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The Rise of Retail Media
Initially framed as an extension of performance media vehicles, retail media is now providing to offer brands a full-funnel solution. All with unrivalled measurement…
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