Food service, Retail, E-commerce
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McDonald’s to cut use of virgin plastic in toys, announces share buyback program as business recovers
USA – McDonald’s Happy Meal toys will be made from recycled or plant-based plastics in an effort to cut its use of virgin fossil fuel-based…
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Pick n Pay brings South Africa’s most-loved traditional local dishes closer to shoppers
SOUTH AFRICA – The recent pandemic has brought copious amounts of stress, worry and uncertainty to consumers due to change in lifestyle. This has left…
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Grand Parade Investments gets go ahead from Competition Tribunal to dispose Burger King
SOUTH AFRICA – The South African Competition Tribunal has approved the sale of Burger King South Africa and Grand Foods Meat Plant by Grand Parade…
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DoorDash launches alcohol delivery service in Canada, Australia, US as HelloFresh invests in human capital acquisition
US – US-based food delivery firm DoorDash Inc has announced plans to launch alcohol delivery across 20 U.S. states, Australia and Canada, facing up to rivals Uber Technologies Inc and GoPuff in the sector’s…
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Egyptian startup connecting retailers to supplier Cartona secures US$4.5 Million Pre-Series A funding round
EGYPT – Cartona, a B2B platform connecting retailers to manufacturers and wholesalers has raised US$4.5 million in a Pre-Series A funding round. The fundraising was…