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Vayu Robotics Builds a Human
Vayu Robotics has unveiled a delivery robot that can communicate using natural language. This is a first.
Death of the Date Code? Evigence Has a Vision to Revolutionize Food Freshness Tracking
Evigence develops real-time food freshness sensors, small enough to be incorporated into a sticker.
Deliverect Can Improve Your Ranking. The Food Is Up to You.
Deliverect has a new tool to help you manage your digital ordering.
California Supreme Court Says Gig Workers are Contractors
The California Supreme Court gives the final word on the question of gig-economy worker classification.
P.F. Chang’s Inks Catering Agreement with ezCater, Cartwheel
P.F. Chang’s has expanded its partnership with Cartwheel and ezCater through a deal that the on-demand delivery management platform called “the most significant partnership news we’ve secured.”
SoundHound Teams with ChowNow to Deploy Smart Answering
Voice AI company SoundHound joins forces with ordering platform ChowNow to ensure restaurants do not miss calls during peak hours.
Voodoo Doughnut Implements Customer Feedback Tech Amid Growth
Voodoo Doughnut, a growing doughnut chain known for it’s unique flavors, is leveraging customer feedback platform Tattle to better manage its omnichannel presence.
Tray POS Partners with Alraedah Digital Solutions
Tray, a cloud-based point-of-sale provider, announced a partnership with Alraedah Digital Solutions, a digital solutions provider based in Saudi Arabia.
Inside Lunchbox’s ‘Hard and Heavy’ Move into Catering
With Erle Dardick on board, Lunchbox is taking a big step into the catering category.
Walmart’s Drone Delivery Service Expands Wings in Dallas
Walmart teams with on-demand drone company Wing, expanding aerial delivery to over 60,000 homes.
PepsiCo to invest $175 million in Instacart as Grocery Delivery Hub Goes Public
Instacart discloses a major investment from PepsiCo, as the grocery delivery service makes public its filing for a long-awaited stock market launch.
Starship Delivery Robots Roll out to more Campuses with Updated Tech
Starship Technologies adds new campuses, wireless charging and voice customization to delivery bots ahead of new school year.
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Finance
Delivery Hero Acquires Majority Stake in Glovo
Another global acquisition gives a little insight into the complicated world of international food delivery companies as Berlin-based Delivery Hero announced it was buying additional shares in Glovo, which is headquartered in Barcelona. Delivery Hero is set to acquire...
Research
Report Shows Restaurant Delivery Surging 24 Percent
A new report from research firm Second Measure shows growth for the overall U.S. restaurant delivery scene, with sales at national third-party delivery providers growing a collective 24 percent compared to the same period a year earlier. In addition, statewide locks...
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The Evolving Global Dynamics of Rapid Grocery Delivery
The transformation of the grocery delivery sector is a hallmark of the digital age, reflecting a shift towards convenience and efficiency worldwide.
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Miso Robotics Opens Autonomous Burger Joint
The Pasadena, Calif.—based restaurant will feature robotic burger and fry makers, kiosks, and more.