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When AI Gets It Wrong – The Real Cost Nobody Is Counting

When AI confidently gives harmful nutrition advice, the costs aren’t just clinical – they’re commercial and regulatory. With strict EU AI Act compliance looming, discover why relying on general-purpose models risks your sales, and why validated reasoning engines are essential for the future of food discovery.
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Blog 2 in our series The Intelligence Gap – Why AI Alone Isn’t Enough for Food & Nutrition.

Shruti Chawla May 5, 2026

The “Average” Trap – Why Statistically Likely Isn’t Good Enough in Nutrition

AI promises instant personalised nutrition, but statistically probable answers are not safe enough for complex dietary needs. Trained on low-quality web data, these models can easily generate confident yet dangerous medical advice. Discover why clinical accuracy must lead the future of AI food discovery.
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Blog 1 in our series The Intelligence Gap – Why AI Alone Isn’t Enough for Food & Nutrition.

Shruti Chawla May 5, 2026

Beyond the Label: Why the Debate on Ultra-Processed Foods is Shifting

The conversation around Ultra-Processed Foods is moving beyond the ingredient list. Explore how the industry is shifting from simple “clean label” trends to a deeper focus on food texture, satiety, and the NOVA classification system to drive genuine health outcomes.

Bruna Beyrodt January 27, 2026

The Quiet Revolution: How Food Reformulation is Reshaping Public Health

Many products sit just points away from an HFSS classification. Learn how strategic product development and minor nutritional tweaks can help manufacturers bypass advertising restrictions, meet regulatory goals, and turn compliance into a competitive advantage.

Bruna Beyrodt January 12, 2026

2025–2026: Grocery, Health & AI Converge

Every year, Our VP of Marketing, Shruti Chawla Reed, shares her take on where the industry is heading – and 2025 promises one of the most transformative shifts yet. In her this retrospective, she highlights the trends retailers and brands can’t afford to ignore, and why she’s more energised than ever about what’s coming next.

Shruti Chawla December 15, 2025

Beyond the Prescription: How Retailers Can Support GLP-1 Users

Retailers that adapt to evolving consumer needs and create simple, supportive journeys will be well positioned to shape the future of health-focused retail. Ultimately, supporting customers, including those on GLP-1 medications, means building an evidence-based, nutrition-focused retail environment that strengthens trust, engagement and long-term loyalty.

Riona Murphy November 26, 2025

Malnutrition in a World of Plenty: Why Awareness Still Matters

With greater awareness, early intervention, and the use of technology to advance both personalised nutrition and informed food system decisions, we can enhance nutritional health, improve wellbeing, and reduce the risk of malnutrition.

Riona Murphy November 13, 2025

Webinar: How Personalised Nutrition & Smart Food Discovery Are Redefining Health Journeys

Discover how shifting consumer health habits, driven by chronic health conditions, the GLP-1 boom and evolving wellness goals are reshaping the way people discover, choose, and engage with food. Join industry experts and Spoon Guru for a strategic conversation on turning this shift into commercial growth.

Shruti Chawla November 13, 2025

Webinar Recap: How Personalised Nutrition & Smart Food Discovery Are Redefining Health Journeys

Discover how shifting consumer health habits, driven by chronic health conditions, the GLP-1 boom and evolving wellness goals are reshaping the way people discover, choose, and engage with food. In our webinar, industry experts joined Spoon Guru for a strategic conversation on turning shifting consumer health habits into commercial growth.

Shruti Chawla November 12, 2025

Key Nutritional Considerations in GLP-1 Use

While GLP-1 therapies are effective for obesity, maintaining adherence is difficult due to side effects and tolerance issues. This article explores how targeted nutrition strategies and specialised products can address these challenges and secure long-term patient success.

Riona Murphy November 3, 2025

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