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Food Rocket Ceases Operations as Ultra-fast Grocery Delivery Fizzles
Rapid grocery delivery startup Food Rocket shut down its U.S. operations amid struggling to raise additional funding. It marks the latest in the ultra-fast delivery sector to sputter out.
Uber Enhances Features for Grocery Delivery Personnel
After assessing feedback Uber released several updates for its delivery shoppers, including digital payments.
Wow Bao Expands to Grocery Sushi Counters, Ramps Up NFT Loyalty
Wow Bao expands its nationwide grocery presence with Hissho Sushi and teases the upcoming NFT loyalty program launch.
Food Waste Tech Company Looks to Major Expansion with $1 Billion Deal
Divert Inc. a U.S. company that converts food waste from retailers into renewable natural gas plans to scale its facilities nationwide.
Tiny Drumsticks Making Space for ‘Homeless’ Culinary Entrepreneurs
Two New York City friends tapped into a pipeline of culinary makers, restaurants, caterers and TV networks needing flexible spaces.
Food On Demand Topics
Finance
Restaurant Inflation: Final CPI Report of 2022
Inflation saw a slight cooling in November, with food away from home CPI at 8.5 percent year-over-year.
Research
Five-Year Forecast: U.S. Online Grocery Sales See Growth
Brick Meets Click projects online grocery to grow nearly 12 percent through 2027, driven by an expected uptick in pickup services.
The Deliverers
Grubhub CEO Adam DeWitt Steps Down After Long Tenure
After nearly two years in the top spot, Grubhub CEO Adam DeWitt is leaving the company.
Best Practices
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Newk’s Eatery Launches AI Phone Ordering
The fast-casual chain has partnered with Kea, to triage incoming phone calls, upsell, take orders and confirm payments.
