Supermarket buying teams are facing mounting pressure—expanding categories, fewer resources, and an increasing need to balance cost efficiency with innovation. As AI replaces administrative roles, buyers are left juggling more responsibilities with less support, leading to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and heightened supply chain risks.

Traditional procurement methods are no longer enough to stay competitive. AI is transforming sourcing by expanding supplier visibility, automating qualification processes, and streamlining decision-making. Kwayga’s AI-driven platform empowers supermarket buying teams with efficiency, enabling them to discover high-quality suppliers in minutes instead of months.

The future of procurement is here. Is your team ready to embrace it?

In an era of unprecedented market volatility, the global commodity landscape presents ongoing challenges for supply chain professionals. Recognising the need for clarity and actionable strategies, Kwayga partnered with Expana to deliver the "2025 Commodity Playbook: Insights on Coffee, Sugar, and Cocoa for Smarter Sourcing" webinar.

With pressures from inflation, sustainability, and fast-changing trends, supermarket buying teams are under more pressure than ever to make smarter, faster decisions. Here’s a summary of the insights shared in our recent event, "Dragging Supermarket Buying Teams into the Digital World," on how AI and digital solutions are revolutionising buying processes.

Still sourcing food & drink suppliers like it’s 1999? 🙄 Manual processes can’t keep up with today’s supply chain challenges. AI-driven sourcing platforms offer instant access to global, verified suppliers, helping buying teams adapt faster to disruptions and trends. Smarter sourcing, more flexibility, and less stress. Curious how digital tools can transform your buying process? Read the full article to find out.

Supermarkets today face constant challenges from supply chain disruptions. While agility is key to overcoming these hurdles, it often comes at a high cost. AI offers a solution by automating tasks like supplier sourcing and inventory management, cutting costs, and boosting flexibility. Learn how AI is reshaping supply chains and helping supermarkets stay competitive in a fast-changing environment.

Gartner have stated that the future of eSourcing will be heavily influenced by the adoption of AI and GenAI, so take note in this short Kwayga article of how AI is being used by smart Supermarket Buying Teams to assist with their strategic supplier-sourcing tasks.

The evolving economic landscape presents both challenges and opportunities for supermarket buyers, but private label products (aka "store brands") will continue to grow across most categories. By focusing on quality, health, and sustainability, supermarket buyers can meet the diverse needs of shoppers and drive growth in this competitive market.

AI is reshaping the grocery industry, from efficient inventory management to sustainable sourcing. Check out our latest article on the transformative role of AI in grocery retail.

After 500 days of war in Ukraine, global food and gas prices have surged due to supply chain disruptions. Kwayga CEO Mike McGrath shares key insights from our recent webinar with USAID, "From Ukraine to the EU: Best Practices in Logistics and Distribution," offering guidance for Ukrainian food and drinks businesses navigating the supply chain to the EU and UK.

Sustainable packaging is rapidly gaining attention in the food and drinks industry, driven by new regulations and growing consumer demand for eco-friendly options. In this article, we explore key insights from the recent Kwayga webinar, 'Sustainable Packaging: Trends in Grocery.

The ‘free-from’ food category, which includes products free from meat, dairy, gluten, GMO, lactose, sugar, or artificial ingredients, has evolved significantly over the years. Once seen primarily as an option for those with food allergies, it has now become a mainstream lifestyle choice for many people. In this article we'll examine if the growth trends for this category are set to continue.

Once dismissed by most and consumed mainly in situations where alcoholic beverages were off-limits, the no-and-low alcohol category has gained significant market prominence in recent years, with sales growth outpacing traditional alcoholic drinks. Moderation now appears to be key, with low-and-no alcohol options playing a crucial role in consumers' evolving lifestyles. But is this shift just a passing trend, or has the low-and-no alcohol category become the 'new normal'?