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From field to shopping cart: how technology is reshaping mass consumption.

From field to shopping cart: how technology is reshaping mass consumption.

EU spirits exports are set to decline by 6% in 2025.

EU spirits exports are set to decline by 6% in 2025.

Summer holiday spending grows 6% in Portugal.

Summer holiday spending grows 6% in Portugal

Consumption during the months of July and August grew 6% in the number of transactions and 3% in value, compared to the same period in 2025, according to data from SIBS Analytics, SIBS's Business Intelligence platform.

3 out of 4 Portuguese people consume alcoholic beverages.

3 out of 4 Portuguese people consume alcoholic beverages

According to the results of the 2025 wave of the TGI study by Marktest, 3 out of 4 Portuguese people consume alcoholic beverages.

Centromarca and Incubeta discuss new brand competition for AI recommendations

Artificial intelligence is changing the way consumers discover, evaluate, and choose products, forcing brands to compete for a new sphere of influence: that of machine-generated recommendations.

Back to school: 86% of Portuguese people compare prices before buying.

Back to school: 86% of Portuguese people compare prices before buying

The return to school represents one of the most expensive periods for Portuguese families, leading consumers to reinforce their savings strategies.

Only 27% of young Portuguese people associate owning a car with independence.

Only 27% of young Portuguese people associate owning a car with independence.

Innovation alone is no longer enough to convince the consumer.

Innovation alone is no longer enough to convince the consumer.

Portuguese people are among the Europeans who receive the most income at home.

Portuguese people are among the Europeans who receive the most income at home.

Mass consumption grew 5,7% in July, with private label brands leading the way and Mundial reinforcing existing trends.

Mass consumption grew 5,7% in July, with private label brands leading the way and Mundial reinforcing existing trends

Data from NielsenIQ shows a slowdown compared to the year-on-year growth of 2025, but confirms the recovery of manufacturer brands and a clear acceleration in Home Hygiene.

Food, housing, and transport dominate household spending in the EU.

Food, housing, and transport dominate household spending in the EU

Almost half of European household spending is concentrated on food, housing and transport, three essential areas in total expenditure.

The automotive sector in the EU slows down for the third consecutive year.

The automotive sector in the EU slows down for the third consecutive year

Crédito y Caución analyzed the growth prospects for the automotive sector in Europe for 2026 and 2027, which point to a contraction in production of 0,6% for the third consecutive year, before a modest recovery of 1,2% in 2027.

Proximity and online shopping lead retail in France.

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Proximity and online shopping lead retail in France

Local stores and online commerce were the most dynamic retail channels in France over the past four weeks, both showing a 0,4 percentage point increase in market share by value.

Consumers will continue to value sustainability in 2026.

Consumers will continue to value sustainability in 2026

Sustainability continues to be a concern for consumers, but in most cases it is not a determining factor in food purchases.

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