Food Delivery stories
Australia's fast food sector posts decade-high net growth, adding 250 QSR outlets in 2025 as Melbourne overtakes Sydney for store count.
Shoppers could soon buy in Gemini and YouTube without leaving Google's ecosystem as the group widens checkout and ad tools across more markets.
Brands and agencies in Germany can now buy Wolt's app-based commerce ads programmatically, as Koddi expands beyond travel into retail media.
Shoppers may save time and miss fewer discounts as Google ties price tracking, compatibility checks and checkout across its apps.
Restaurants and retailers are seeking more control over customer data as the Singapore startup readies its first overseas push into Germany.
Approved developers will gain live access to Swiggy’s food, grocery and dining systems, as it seeks to turn AI commerce tools into a platform business.
London's Sessions hits 5m delivery orders as its 400-plus virtual kitchens offer embattled independent restaurants a lower-cost growth route.
Delivery Hero uses Twilio automated voice calls to cut rider contact by 25%, slash escalations over 60% and lift last-mile answer rates.
Restaurant delivery platform Sessions hits 14th place in The Sunday Times 100 Tech list after three-year CAGR of 177.04%.
AI, IoT and automation are transforming cold chain logistics as stricter rules, pharma growth and online groceries drive rapid change.
Glovo has adopted Celonis' Process Intelligence platform to enhance finance efficiency and enable strategic insights across its operations spanning 25 countries.
Xampla has raised $14 million to scale its plant-based Morro materials, aiming to replace over 10 billion single-use plastic items within five years.
Refund teams face a growing fraud risk as AI-made receipts become harder to spot and more widely used in disputes.
Drivers will be able to book tickets and order food by voice as Banma and Alipay bring hands-free payments into connected cars.
LINE Plus launches ActEngine AI, an agent platform automating merchant support and sales, after big gains at Thailand's LINE MAN Wongnai.
UK restaurants plan fresh tech investment for 2026, betting most heavily on online ordering and delivery ahead of AI and smart kitchens.
Grab Finance taps FICO data tech to automate credit checks across six Southeast Asian markets and boost eligibility by nearly 50%.
Carlsberg deepens Meituan tie-up, linking Black Pearl fine dining with on-demand beer delivery across China and wider Asian markets.
Success in perishable direct-to-consumer fulfilment hinges on intentional planning from cart to doorstep, balancing cost, speed, and customer satisfaction.
Toronto startup Nüu Catering launches a platform allowing office employees to order individual meals, easing group orders and boosting local restaurants.