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Technology has always been a force for progress in food and grocery.

According to a study by Cambridge University, a quarter of all economic growth in the 20th Century is attributable to pasteurisation because it almost eradicated the scourge of tuberculosis.

Wheat yields increased three-fold over the previous 100 years because of new strains, equipment and inputs. Fridges, freezers, microwaves and more convenient food products transformed the lives of household cooks, allowing many more women the choice to take up employment.

Technology continues to be transformative and today’s frontiers include the use of smart phones for shopping, the application of nanotechnology to improve nutrition and the development of new drought resistant crops.

IGD constantly tracks technology and the attitude of consumers to it. Combined with our other intelligence gathering, this helps us to build an informed picture of our industry’s future.
 

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* Smart phones have triggered an explosion of creativity. IGD's Jon Woolven looks into the issues the new wave of food apps raise. *
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* As internet shopping grows ever more popular, we investigate how retailers around the world are developing their online propositions. *
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* Channel opportunities in a tough trading environment
Channel opportunities in a tough trading environment 22 December 2011
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As 2011 draws to a close, attention inevitably turns towards the prospects for the year ahead. Nick Gladding focuses on three of the most dynamic channels: online, discount and convenience, and looks at how they will develop in 2012.
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* What drives online grocery's key influencers?
What drives online grocery's key influencers? 10 November 2011
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Ever wondered what drives the key influencers and decision makers involved in the fast growing online grocery channel? Find out with the videos of our speaker interviews from our Online Grocery Retailing 2011 event and a round up from Jonathan Gunz.
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* Shopping the smartphone way
Shopping the smartphone way 18 October 2011
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With a majority of shoppers not enjoying the food and grocery shopping experience and many finding it a chore, help may be in the palm of their hands. Michael Freedman explains how the rapid growth of smartphones may yet revolutionise the shopping experience for shoppers.
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Transport Technology User Guide & Assessment Tool
Transport Technology User Guide & Assessment Tool
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Genetically Modified Foods
Genetically Modified Foods
Understand consumer awareness, knowledge and attitudes to GM foods
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Future Vision - New ways to add value for shoppers
Future Vision - New ways to add value for shoppers
Exploring new ways to add value for shoppers.
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Tomorrow’s Shopping World
Tomorrow’s Shopping World
Exploring how people will shop in the future.
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