Whether it be morning coffee, afternoon snacks, or late-night cravings, in-between meal moments are some of the most habitually driven parts of a shopper’s day. In this blog, we explore how brands can tap into this opportunity to drive results and meet shoppers where it matters most—and how Chicory can help.

This industry moves fast—Chicory has continued to innovate and expand our solutions to keep up with customer demands in response to shifting consumer behavior and the latest industry trends. In this blog, we debunk the three biggest myths about Chicory, and what every brand, agency, and retailer needs to know.

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy continue to surge in popularity and reshape everyday habits like grocery shopping and meal planning. Our latest infographic explores how GLP-1s are transforming what ends up in shoppers’ carts—and how brands can stay ahead of the shift.

This year, Chicory was proud to take the stage alongside Del Monte at the 2025 P2P Retail Media Summit, highlighting how contextual commerce media can help brands stay in the shopper’s consideration set. Here are some insights we took away from the conference.

The line between social media trends and grocery innovation has never been thinner. Whether it’s Sprite + tea or the protein craze, experimental consumer behavior is shaping how CPG brands innovate and show up. In this article, we explore how CPG brands can capture viral moments, and how Chicory helps brands show up when consumers are inspired to try a trend for themselves..

Recipe pages aren’t limited to just food and ingredient brands. Kitchen appliances, from blenders to instant pots, can be integrated in the recipe journey just as effectively. In this blog, we explore how Chicory’s ad formats help appliance brands reach inspired consumers in high-intent purchase moments.

AD Retail Media, the retail media arm of the East Coast's largest grocery retail group, Ahold Delhaize USA, today announced a strategic partnership with Chicory to offer enhanced off-site advertising solutions, like contextual commerce media for consumer-packaged goods (CPGs) and help them further reach customers and unlock more incremental value through their retail media.

Pairings like a classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich or cheese and crackers don’t just belong in the kitchen—they represent strategic opportunities for brands to create impactful marketing campaigns together. In this blog, we explore how co-branded campaigns drive results, and how Chicory can help.

Gen Z’s obsession with bold, adventurous flavors is reshaping the food and beverage landscape. From spicy-sweet “swicy” trends to the viral rise of dill pickle, this blog explores how social media and snack culture are driving innovation, and how brands can target flavor-seeking shoppers with Chicory.

As consumer priorities evolve, so does the drink menu. Alcohol is losing steam—especially among Gen Z, who are redefining social norms and proving that not every occasion has to revolve around alcohol. In this blog, we explore the boom in mocktail and non-alcoholic beverage popularity, and how brands and retailers can take advantage.

Back-to-school is more than pencils and backpacks. As summer winds down, parents of school-aged children—and even non-parents—experience clear mindset shifts that affect their grocery shopping and meal planning habits. In response, we surveyed over 500 American consumers to help brands and retailers activate during these high-intent moments.

With on-site retail media nearing its limits, off-site channels are becoming increasingly essential for brands looking to maximize their targeting efforts. In this blog, we explore the recent growth in off-site retail media, and how brands are using Chicory to scale reach, influence new and lapsed shoppers, and drive sales beyond the on-site efforts.

With the rise of GLP-1 usage and a broader cultural shift toward wellness, consumers are rethinking how they shop for and eat food. In this blog, we explore how this shift provides an opportunity for CPG brands and retailers to reach consumers in more meaningful, helpful ways—building trust in an increasingly health-conscious market.

Although it’s not an ingredient, gum can easily be integrated in the shopper journey as consumers look to recipe pages for inspiration. Read how Chicory’s ad solutions allow brands of all kinds to integrate seamlessly into the recipe experience.

Over 4/5ths of US marketers now dedicate budget to influencer marketing, signaling a fundamental shift in how brands communicate with and reach their audiences. In this article, we explore how contextual commerce media serves as a natural complement to influencer strategies, and how marketers can deploy both to create a seamless customer journey.

Summer is rolling in. We surveyed over 500 U.S. consumers to see how they’re approaching meal prep and grocery shopping this summertime. Read how grilling, convenience, and non-food essentials are top of mind for shoppers this upcoming summer, and how you can reach them contextually in the moments that matter.

This last quarter, we surveyed over 1,000 U.S. consumers to see how grocery trends are shifting this upcoming spring and summer. Our latest infographic dives into what proteins shoppers are planning to serve, and how they’re looking to recipe pages for inspiration.

Shoppers aren’t making purchase decisions in just one place—they move between inspiration, research, shopping, and cooking. To adapt to this, brands must ensure they’re visible at each stage of the customer journey. Read how Chicory’s targeting campaigns do just that.

When people think about online recipes, they often assume it’s a space exclusively for food brands. This article explores how recipe pages can even help non-food brands reach inspired consumers in the pre-shop, mid-shop, and post-shop phases.

This Easter and spring, shifts in seasonal shopping and hosting habits will be as prevalent as pastel buckets and festive egg hunts. Let’s explore four key takeaways from our 2025 Easter and spring hosting survey that can help you align with shifting consumer priorities this spring season.