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fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

How a Y Combinator food delivery app used TikTok to soar in the App Store | TechCrunch

BiteSight allows users to watch food videos and see friends' orders before making decisions.
fromTESLARATI
1 week ago

Elon Musk reveals big plans for Tesla Optimus at the Supercharger Diner

Optimus will soon be getting a job at the Supercharger Diner in Los Angeles, where it will serve as a food runner, bringing orders to cars.
Digital life
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Asylum hotel data to be shared with food delivery firms in illegal working crackdown

The UK Home Office is enhancing cooperation with food delivery companies to combat illegal working by sharing data about asylum hotel locations.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Why Cartken pivoted its focus from last-mile delivery to industrial robots | TechCrunch

Cartken is expanding its autonomous delivery robots from food services to industrial applications due to increased demand.
fromEater
1 week ago

Ice Cream 'Fried Chicken,' Trash Can Nachos, and More Oddities on Goldbelly

Goldbelly offers a vast range of restaurant foods shipped nationwide from over 900 vendors, including unique and viral culinary items.
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Restaurant Uses AI for Menu, Accidentally Describes Appetizer in Way So Disgusting That We May Never Recover

A restaurant in Sikar, Rajasthan, had an AI-generated dish description stating, 'Small, itchy, blister-like bumps caused by the varicella-zoster virus,' instead of 'Chicken Pops.' This bizarre output demonstrates AI's current limitations in accurately interpreting food descriptors.
Food & drink
#uber-eats
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Channel migrant delivery riders arrested in swoop on London asylum hotels

A second swoop at 4pm saw one cyclist put into an unmarked custody van. A third enforcement team was still at the hotel on Monday night.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

UK food delivery companies increase checks on illegal workers

The UK’s three largest food delivery firms have committed to using advanced security measures, including facial verification, to combat illegal working and protect legal workers.
Food & drink
Cooking
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Think of Tovala as a Meal Kit That Comes With a Robot Chef

Tovala's meal delivery service includes a smart oven, providing customized cooking for singles seeking convenience.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Deliveries and takeaways back to growth in May as damp weather keeps people at home - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Cool and wet weather made for a challenging May in hospitality, but deliveries have provided a brighter spot for restaurants. Nevertheless, growth of 1.8% is not enough to keep pace with inflation.
Food & drink
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Minister to meet food delivery firms over reports of illegal workers

The government will meet food delivery companies next week following reports that some asylum seekers are working illegally as couriers within hours of their arrival in the UK.
UK news
fromPlainview, NY Patch
1 month ago

Wonder, New Food Delivery Concept, To Open In First Location In Nassau

"Wonder has partnered with over 20 award-winning chefs and restaurants to replicate dishes that are cooked to order, allowing for a unique food delivery experience."
NYC food
Everyday cooking
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I cut takeout out of my budget and started meal-planning. I feel better, save $300 a month, and don't waste groceries anymore.

Transitioning from food delivery to home cooking reduced our monthly expenses by $300 and minimized food waste.
#gig-economy
Tech industry
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

Food delivery workers earned most of their money from tips last year, a new report says

Gig workers, particularly food delivery drivers, rely heavily on tips as a primary source of income for their livelihood.
Tech industry
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

Food delivery workers earned most of their money from tips last year, a new report says

Gig workers, particularly food delivery drivers, rely heavily on tips as a primary source of income for their livelihood.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Who could deny a hot, tired delivery driver the fruit from their cherry tree? | Adrian Chiles

A brief encounter with a food delivery rider highlights shared humanity and the contradictions of modern life.
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Kick Off Summer With The Coolest Gift - Graeter's Ice Cream Delivered To Your Door - Tasting Table

Graeter's has maintained the same ice cream production technique since 1870, emphasizing tradition and quality in every scoop.
NYC food
Mobile UX
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Android 16 has arrived with iPhone-style Live Updates

Google's Android 16 integrates real-time tracking of rides and food deliveries for a seamless user experience.
NYC startup
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Leading at Scale: Lessons in Bold Bets and Big Growth with Marc Lore

Marc Lore shares insights on leadership and innovation needed to consistently build successful businesses.
#meal-kits
fromEater
1 month ago
Everyday cooking

I Have Found a Surprisingly Great Meal Kit Plan for a Lazy (But Discerning) Person

fromWIRED
5 years ago
Everyday cooking

The Best Meal Kits of 2025, Tested by a Former Restaurant Critic

fromIndependent
3 months ago
Everyday cooking

Recipe delivery boxes: 'I tried meal kits from HelloFresh, DropChef and Gousto. Here are my honest thoughts on the produce, flavour and cost'

fromEater
1 month ago
Everyday cooking

I Have Found a Surprisingly Great Meal Kit Plan for a Lazy (But Discerning) Person

fromWIRED
5 years ago
Everyday cooking

The Best Meal Kits of 2025, Tested by a Former Restaurant Critic

Everyday cooking
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Are Meal Kits Cheaper than Groceries in 2025? We Break It Down

Meal kits offer logistical convenience, not just food, despite their perceived high cost.
Everyday cooking
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Recipe delivery boxes: 'I tried meal kits from HelloFresh, DropChef and Gousto. Here are my honest thoughts on the produce, flavour and cost'

Meal kit subscriptions are increasingly popular due to the emotional burden of traditional grocery shopping.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Robots are roaming Markham, and they're testing people's appetite for high-tech takeout | CBC News

Toronto is testing a pilot project for robotic food delivery in Markham, Ontario.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Travis Kalanick's new food delivery company is in a legal battle with a Bay Area salad chain

CloudKitchens' Picnic faces a lawsuit from Mixt for allegedly reselling salads without permission and misrepresenting prices.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

My family was spending $2,500 on food delivery a month - that's $1,000 more than our mortgage. Something had to change.

However, we recently noticed that our spending had gotten extreme. At the beginning of the year, we were ordering dinner to be delivered several days a week.
Everyday cooking
fromWIRED
2 months ago

The Best Vegan Meal Delivery Services and Kits

Vegan meal kits provide convenient options for those on specialty diets, making meal preparation easier than ever.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'Eat now, pay later' option on Deliveroo app raises concerns of running up debt

Klarna partners with Deliveroo, offering customers the ability to pay for food in installments.
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

Which Delivery Apps Does McDonald's Use? - Tasting Table

In the United States, McDonald's is easily accessible through popular delivery apps like Uber Eats, DoorDash, and Grubhub, among others.
NYC food
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Amazon's Grubhub deal is delivering big results

"Amazon Prime customers are a very engaged customer cohort," says Jamil Ghani, Amazon's worldwide vice president of Prime. More than nine out of 10 orders on Amazon.com or in the app are coming from Prime members returning to the order experience, the company says.
Marketing tech
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Marc Lore's Wonder just eliminated one of the most annoying parts of food delivery

"People are tired of paying fees across all of these marketplaces," Lawrie told BI.
NYC startup
#pizza
fromTODAY.com
2 months ago

Sofia Vergara shares hilarious reason she makes her 33-year-old son order food delivery for her

Sofía Vergara relies on her son for food orders due to her lack of tech skills.
#doordash
NYC startup
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Americans are still ordering food through DoorDash even though things aren't so great right now

DoorDash continues to thrive as consumers maintain spending on food delivery despite broader economic concerns.
London startup
fromEngadget
2 months ago

DoorDash is buying British rival Deliveroo for $3.9 billion

DoorDash's $3.9 billion purchase of Deliveroo aims to expand its global presence significantly, particularly in Europe and the Middle East.
London startup
fromEngadget
2 months ago

DoorDash is buying British rival Deliveroo for $3.9 billion

DoorDash's $3.9 billion purchase of Deliveroo aims to expand its global presence significantly, particularly in Europe and the Middle East.
fromBon Appetit
2 months ago

The Best Gluten-Free Meal Delivery Services Take the Guesswork Out of GF Eating

Green Chef is the best gluten-free meal kit, offering nutritious, sustainable options approved by registered dietitians.
#uber
European startups
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Uber Eats comes to Turkey via $700M Trendyol Go acquisition | TechCrunch

Uber expands in Turkey by acquiring a controlling stake in Trendyol Go, enhancing its food delivery services.
Cocktails
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Instacart launches Fizz, a group ordering app for party drinks and snacks

Instacart's Fizz app simplifies group orders for parties with shared carts and individual payments, streamlining festive preparations.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Deliveroo takeover: What is DoorDash and what will the sale mean for customers?

Donations support independent journalism across critical issues in US society, ensuring reporters can uncover important stories without the constraints of paywalls.
London startup
#deliveroo
London startup
fromSilicon Canals
3 months ago

UK's Deliveroo suspends share buyback following 3.1B DoorDash takeover proposal - Silicon Canals

Deliveroo has suspended its £100M buyback after a $3.6B takeover proposal from DoorDash, which it may recommend to shareholders.
fromDaily News
2 months ago

LA eatery tops DoorDash's list of top brunch spots

Açai, Por Favor stands out as the number one brunch spot according to DoorDash's analysis of data from the previous year’s Saturday and Sunday breakfast orders.
LA food
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Official Shot DoorDash Driver Who Asked for Directions, Police Say

Town official John J. Reilly shot a food delivery driver who asked for directions, resulting in serious injuries and felony charges.
fromBusiness Matters
3 months ago

Will Shu set for 172m payday as Deliveroo takeover looms

Despite Deliveroo's shares languishing below their flotation price, a potential takeover by DoorDash could see CEO Will Shu gain over £172 million.
European startups
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Uber accused DoorDash of stifling competition. DoorDash says merchants just like them more.

Instead of competing through innovation, Uber has resorted to litigation, indicating a shift away from healthy market competition.
NYC startup
NYC food
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

$1 slices make a comeback at over 40 NYC pizzerias for a limited time

Seamless is reviving NYC's iconic $1 pizza slice from April 22 to May 20 through select pizzerias, marking the return of a city staple.
NYC startup
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Grubhub nearly killed off Seamless years ago. Its NYC-based owners are reviving it

Seamless is being revitalized in New York after Grubhub diminished its brand, indicating a strategic pivot to reclaim market presence.
fromEater
3 months ago

No Time to Make a Perfect Easter Brunch? Order One and Have It Delivered

Goldbelly offers a diverse selection of Easter dishes, including discounted sweets like Ina Garten's coconut cake and savory options, allowing for a stress-free brunch planning.
Everyday cooking
fromEater NY
3 months ago

An Italian Sandwich Pop-Up Is Settling Down and Opening a Storefront

Salvatore La Rosa is launching a new restaurant, Salvo's, inspired by modest Italian trattorias, having evolved from selling sandwiches via social media.
NYC food
fromnypost.com
3 months ago

Let them eat cake: 10 best cake and cupcake delivery services to order in 2025

Cake and cupcake delivery services enhance any occasion, making them ideal gifts or personal treats.
Everyday cooking
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

I tried Green Chef meal kits for years-Here's why it's the best organic option

Green Chef offers organic meal kits with a variety of recipes tailored to lifestyle preferences, making it suitable for both novice and experienced chefs.
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

27 Tweets About Living Alone That Are Equal Parts Hilarious And Relatable

Living alone provides a sense of independence and freedom, but also presents challenges that can be humorous.
Silicon Valley food
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 months ago

The dabbawala' network: A near-failsafe food delivery system that has been feeding Mumbai for a century

Dabbawalas in Mumbai have been reliably delivering homemade lunches for over 130 years, ensuring exceptional service with a very low error rate.
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

Buy now, pay later . . . for a burrito? | TechCrunch

While it's marketed as flexibility for consumers, deferring payments on fast-food orders poses a significant financial risk if one misses a due date.
Cryptocurrency
Startup companies
fromFuturism
4 months ago

Dystopia Intensifies as Startup Lets You Take Out a Micro-Loan to Get Fast Food

DoorDash partners with Klarna for micro-loans, enabling consumers to manage food expenses despite low funds.
Everyday cooking
fromWIRED
4 months ago

Hungryroot Is Maybe the AI-Guided Meal Plan of the Future. The Present Is Much More Familiar

Hungryroot revolutionizes meal planning with AI that tailors menus to dietary preferences.
Marketing tech
fromAdweek
4 months ago

Marc Lore's Wonder Acquires Tastemade to Build an Advertising Business

Wonder acquires Tastemade to enhance digital media offerings and create a retail media business.
#acquisition
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

Food delivery startup Wonder acquires media company Tastemade for $90M | TechCrunch

Wonder is acquiring Tastemade for around $90 million to enhance its media capabilities and marketing reach.
The acquisition is part of Wonder's strategy to develop a comprehensive mealtime app with integrated AI features.
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

Food delivery startup Wonder acquires media company Tastemade for $90M | TechCrunch

Wonder is acquiring Tastemade for around $90 million to enhance its media capabilities and marketing reach.
The acquisition is part of Wonder's strategy to develop a comprehensive mealtime app with integrated AI features.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Delivery driver and sons confront customer with metal pole in cold kebab row

A delivery driver and his sons confronted a customer with metal poles after a dispute over a cold kebab, highlighting the escalating tensions in food delivery disputes.
UK news
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
5 months ago

Avride's sidewalk delivery bots land in Japan | TechCrunch

Avride launches sidewalk delivery bots in Tokyo through a Rakuten partnership, marking its expansion into Northeast Asia.
Startup companies
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

Customers are fraudulently asking delivery apps for refunds on food they received

Refund fraud significantly impacts food delivery apps, leading to substantial losses.
Diners exploit loopholes in delivery services by falsely claiming issues to receive refunds.
Everyday cooking
fromBon Appetit
5 months ago

Purple Carrot Review: A Vegan Meal Kit for Everyone

Purple Carrot vegetarian meal kits offer diverse options for vegans and those reducing meat consumption, enhancing plant-based meal planning.
European startups
fromBusiness Matters
5 months ago

Just Eat snapped up at a fraction of its pandemic peak as appetite for takeaways wanes

Just Eat's acquisition by Prosus for €4.1bn underscores the significant decline in takeaway demand following the pandemic.
European startups
fromSilicon Canals
5 months ago

Just Eat Takeaway meets guidance for 2024; plans to step up investment in Europe, UK and Ireland in 2025 - Silicon Canals

Just Eat Takeaway.com reports significant growth, profitability, and strategic focus following the sale of US operations and emphasizes investments for future expansion.
European startups
fromSilicon Canals
5 months ago

Prosus moves to acquire Amsterdam-based Just Eat Takeaway in 4.1B deal: All you need to know - Silicon Canals

Prosus is acquiring Just Eat Takeaway to become the world's fourth-largest food delivery group, enhancing its European market presence.
fromBoston.com
5 months ago

Mass. delivery driver arrested for allegedly raping customer

A food delivery driver was arrested and charged with raping a customer in Wilbraham after a delivery-related incident.
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