food and beverage

Today in Food Commerce: McDonald’s Trolls Elon Musk; Gopuff Preps for IPO
Today in Food Commerce: McDonald’s Trolls Elon Musk; Gopuff Preps for IPO
January 26, 2022  |  Restaurant innovation

Today in food commerce, a joke tweet from McDonald’s at Elon Musk presents unexpected consequences for cryptocurrency holders, and Gopuff teams up with major banks...

READ MORE >
Portillo’s Reimagines Its Restaurants for the Mobile-Order Future
Portillo’s Reimagines Its Restaurants for the Mobile-Order Future
January 26, 2022  |  ResTech

Where in the early months of the restaurant industry’s digital shift, online and physical purchasing channels remained largely separate, today digital technologies are transforming restaurants’...

READ MORE >
Blue Apron, Panasonic Partner on 4-in-1 Oven Meals
Blue Apron, Panasonic Partner on 4-in-1 Oven Meals
January 26, 2022  |  Partnerships

Meal kit company Blue Apron is creating recipe options for the Panasonic 4-in-1 Multi-Oven, which features a convection bake oven, air fryer, inverter microwave and...

READ MORE >
Curbside Management Solutions Rein in Chaos Caused by Delivery, Rideshare Vehicles 
Curbside Management Solutions Rein in Chaos Caused by Delivery, Rideshare Vehicles 
January 26, 2022  |  Delivery

With the rise of delivery services, rideshare services, micro-mobility and outdoor dining during the pandemic, there’s been an swell in demand for curbside space. This...

READ MORE >
NYC Aggregators Contend With New Regulations, Increased Competition From Direct Channels
NYC Aggregators Contend With New Regulations, Increased Competition From Direct Channels
January 24, 2022  |  Regulation

In 2020, the unprecedented growth of third-party delivery companies exposed cracks in the model for restaurants, consumers and drivers alike. Throughout 2021 and now into...

READ MORE >
Today in Food Commerce: On-Demand Delivery Platforms Around the World Bring in Funds by the Millions
Today in Food Commerce: On-Demand Delivery Platforms Around the World Bring in Funds by the...
January 24, 2022  |  Restaurant innovation

Today in food commerce, Indian food delivery giant Swiggy raises $700 million, while Latin American grocery delivery startup Calii brings in $23 million. Plus, PYMNTS...

READ MORE >
Snack Giant Utz Acquires Clem, J&D
Snack Giant Utz Acquires Clem, J&D
January 24, 2022  |  Acquisitions

The snack maker Utz announced Monday (Jan. 24) it will acquire two of its New York City-based distributors. The Pennsylvania chip and pretzel maker said...

READ MORE >
NYC Mayor Adams: Third-Party Food Delivery Apps Must Now Be Licensed
NYC Mayor Adams: Third-Party Food Delivery Apps Must Now Be Licensed
January 24, 2022  |  Delivery

Starting Monday (Jan. 24), third-party food delivery apps will have to be licensed to operate in New York City, Mayor Eric Adams and Department of...

READ MORE >
Today in Food Commerce: Delivery Hero Remanded After Probe; Friendly’s Turns to Fast-Casual
Today in Food Commerce: Delivery Hero Remanded After Probe; Friendly’s Turns to Fast-Casual
January 21, 2022  |  Restaurant innovation

Today in food commerce, Delivery Hero is ending its restaurant deals in Norway, and Friendly’s is opening a more digital-centric restaurant concept. Plus, Starbucks is...

READ MORE >