food and beverage

Chefclub Taps Into Social Content To Spark D2C Demand
Chefclub Taps Into Social Content To Spark D2C Demand
February 23, 2021  |  Retail

Chefclub, a food media company that made a name for itself with its highly shareable recipe videos, is parlaying its playful, quirky content brand into...

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Celebrity Ghost Kitchens Acclimate Consumers To The Delivery-Only Model
Celebrity Ghost Kitchens Acclimate Consumers To The Delivery-Only Model
February 19, 2021  |  Retail

Ghost kitchens, which are delivery-only restaurants with no storefront, continue to grow more popular, as consumers grow increasingly comfortable using restaurants’ mobile apps and meal...

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Blue Apron Counts On Innovation To Drive Post-Pandemic Growth
Blue Apron Counts On Innovation To Drive Post-Pandemic Growth
February 18, 2021  |  Retail

Blue Apron has had a strong year, as homebound consumers turn to meal kits to enjoy fresh cooking without the risks and inconveniences of grocery...

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Coca-Cola Looks To Past Crises To Predict 2021 Performance
Coca-Cola Looks To Past Crises To Predict 2021 Performance
February 10, 2021  |  Earnings

In the final quarter of 2020, Coca-Cola’s revenue dropped 5 percent year-over-year to $8.6 billion, the company announced on Wednesday morning (February 10). For the...

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Could DoorDash’s Latest Acquisition Herald The Automated Future Of Food Prep?
Could DoorDash’s Latest Acquisition Herald The Automated Future Of Food Prep?
February 09, 2021  |  Acquiring

On Monday (Feb. 8), DoorDash announced its acquisition of automated food preparation company Chowbotics, creator of the salad- and food-bowl-making robot, Sally. In a company...

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Club Feast Serves Up Discount Spin On Restaurant Delivery
Club Feast Serves Up Discount Spin On Restaurant Delivery
February 05, 2021  |  Restaurant innovation

Demand for meal delivery continues to surge, with consumers still favoring the safety of at-home dining. But the challenges built into the business model are...

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Meal Kit And Food Tech Firm Tovala Raises $30 Million To Fuel Growth
Meal Kit And Food Tech Firm Tovala Raises $30 Million To Fuel Growth
February 04, 2021  |  Investments

Meal service company Tovala has completed a $30 million funding round, the Chicago-based firm announced in a Thursday (Feb. 4) press release. Tovala is unique, the...

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Alcohol Delivery Goes Mainstream As Uber-Drizly Deal Begs ‘Who’s Next?’
Alcohol Delivery Goes Mainstream As Uber-Drizly Deal Begs ‘Who’s Next?’
February 03, 2021  |  Delivery

Whether it’s people, food, prescriptions or booze, it’s clear that Uber is up for swiftly bringing almost anything you want to your door, as evidenced...

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Uber Buys Drizly As Food Delivery Competition Heats Up 
Uber Buys Drizly As Food Delivery Competition Heats Up 
February 02, 2021  |  Delivery

Uber has announced the latest upgrade to its food delivery platform, Uber Eats. The firm announced on Tuesday (Feb. 2) that it will acquire alcohol...

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