Gopuff Gets Chatty
Gopuff is taking grocery shopping into a new era with the launch of an AI-powered assistant developed alongside SpaceXAI.
Designed to feel more like a conversation than a search bar, the feature allows customers to chat naturally with the app and receive personalised shopping recommendations based on factors such as location, time of day and previous purchasing habits. Whether it's a last-minute dinner idea, a movie-night snack run or a fully stocked weekend shop, the AI can build tailored baskets in seconds.
As retailers continue to explore the potential of generative AI, Gopuff's latest move could offer a glimpse into the future of personalised convenience shopping.
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Raising the Bar
Beer might not be the first place consumers look for their daily fibre intake, but Brulo is hoping to change that.
The alcohol-free beer brand has launched what it claims is the world's first high-fibre beer, containing more fibre than a bowl of porridge. The innovation taps into the growing demand for products that deliver both enjoyment and functional benefits, as consumers increasingly seek ways to support their wellbeing without sacrificing taste.
It also highlights how brands are continuing to push the boundaries of what everyday food and drink products can offer.
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Freeze a Jolly Good Fellow
Warburtons is stepping into the frozen category for the first time with the launch of its new freezer toastie range.
Known for its bakery staples, the brand is now offering consumers a convenient, ready-to-toast solution designed for busy lifestyles and quick meal occasions. The move reflects the continued evolution of the frozen aisle, which has become a hotbed of innovation in recent years as shoppers look for products that combine convenience, quality and minimal preparation time.
For Warburtons, it's a significant category expansion that could open the door to further frozen opportunities in the future.
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Turning Up the Heat
Things are heating up in the cheese aisle as Ilchester Cheese Co expands its Mexicana range with the launch of new Cholula cheese slices.
Combining smooth, creamy cheese with the distinctive kick of the popular hot sauce brand, the slices are designed to bring bold flavour to burgers, sandwiches, wraps and more. The launch taps into consumers' ongoing appetite for spicy flavours, with heat continuing to be a key driver of innovation across multiple food and drink categories.
It's also another example of how brand collaborations are helping create exciting new twists on familiar favourites.
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Berry Much on Trend
Cadbury has quietly introduced a new Strawberries & Crème Frappe Dairy Milk bar, blending the indulgence of chocolate with flavours inspired by popular coffee-shop drinks.
The launch combines creamy strawberry notes with a frappe-inspired twist, creating a product that sits at the intersection of confectionery, desserts and café culture. As consumers continue to embrace nostalgic flavours and hybrid product formats, brands are increasingly looking to familiar foodservice trends for inspiration.
For Cadbury fans, this latest launch offers a fresh way to enjoy a classic chocolate brand with a seasonal, summery feel.
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