The Future of Food Chains

However, technology, automation, and increasing urban population densities are quickly aiding retaillers to overcome these challenges, increasing the scale of opportunity posed by the E-grocery sector. Twinned with changes in consumer preference, greater digital literacy, and preferences for home delivery, the scope for growth within the online food sector is large. Add to that a wave of healthy competition from new market entrants and innovators, and the sector is set to greatly change how we purchase food substantially, with likely emphasis placed on efficient omni-channel operations over coming years.

ONLINE FOOD & DRINK VALUE & PENETRATION

25,000

20%

20,000

15%

15,000

10%

10,000

5%

5,000

0%

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ONLINE VALUE

ONLINE SHARE

TECHNOLOGY, AUTOMATION, AND INCREASING URBAN POPULATION DENSITIES ARE QUICKLY AIDING RETAILLERS TO OVERCOME THESE CHALLENGES, INCREASING THE SCALE OF OPPORTUNITY POSED BY THE E-GROCERY SECTOR.

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