The 2018 updates to the UK’s Nutrient Profiling Model introduce complex new calculations for free sugars and fibre, creating significant HFSS compliance hurdles for retailers. Discover how these regulatory changes impact the industry and how AI technology offers a scalable solution for precise nutritional scoring.
Simplifying the complexities on the new NPM model – 2004 vs 2018 models Read More »
Millions of consumers are turning to unsafe, generic AI for complex dietary advice. This “shadow nutritionist” trend isn’t just a health risk – it’s a massive commercial gap. Discover why building genuine clinical dietary intelligence is the key to earning trust and capturing a highly loyal audience.
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Blog 3 in our series The Intelligence Gap – Why AI Alone Isn’t Enough for Food & Nutrition.
The Shadow Nutritionist – What Happens When Consumers Go It Alone Read More »
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.
When AI Gets It Wrong – The Real Cost Nobody Is Counting Read More »
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.
The “Average” Trap – Why Statistically Likely Isn’t Good Enough in Nutrition Read More »
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.
Beyond the Label: Why the Debate on Ultra-Processed Foods is Shifting Read More »
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.
The Quiet Revolution: How Food Reformulation is Reshaping Public Health Read More »
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.
2025–2026: Grocery, Health & AI Converge Read More »
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.
Beyond the Prescription: How Retailers Can Support GLP-1 Users Read More »
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.
Malnutrition in a World of Plenty: Why Awareness Still Matters Read More »
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.
