This is the weekly snapshot of top grocery disruptions and trends in the Grocery industry (01 July- 08 July)

AI & Robotics: HelloFresh, a Berlin-based meal-kit providing firm, has partnered with Twitch, an Amazon-owned Livestreaming service, to broadcast a cooking competition show.

Store of the Future: Albertsons Cos., recently revealed how the giant grocer would connect deeply with consumers and make them the centre of attention with a five-pronged strategy.

Online Grocery: Ecommerce Europe and EuroCommerce have recently reported that the e-commerce market in Europe grew by 13% last year, to €718 billion in total. But obstacles, including inflation and changing consumer trends, lie ahead.

Consumer Trends: As per a recent report, shoppers in the UAE love to appreciate quality and are least worried about the prices of products as compared to the shoppers in European countries.

Digital Supply Chain: Rohlik Group, a Czech-based online grocer, has raised €220 million in a Series D financing round.

Metaverse: Pickl, a UAE-based burger eatery, would soon become the first restaurant from the Middle East to enter the metaverse.