Food service, Retail, E-commerce
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South African retailers soar above riot disruptions, commence rebuilding, restocking
SOUTH AFRICA – South African retailers are working round the clock to replenish shelves with groceries, food and other essential supplies in hundreds of stores…
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White Castle invests in additional retail capabilities as General Assembly Pizza secures new production facility
US – US fast-food chain White Castle is investing US$27 million to expand its retail food manufacturing facility which supplies packaged sliders to food retailers…
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Delivery startup Glovo expands reach in Kenya by entering two new towns
KENYA – Glovo, on-demand delivery start-up, has expanded its footprints in Kenya, launching its services in Thika and Kiambu towns. The urban centres join the…
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HelloFresh to acquire ready meals firm Youfoodz to strengthen its Australian brand portfolio
AUSTRALIA – German-based meal kit company HelloFresh has agreed to acquire Australian ready-to-eat meal manufacturer Youfoodz to enhance its Australian brand portfolio and product offering. FoodBev reported…
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Walmart-owned Flipkart to invest in grocery, last mile delivery after raising US$3.6B in latest funding round
INDIA — Flipkart, a rapidly expanding e-commerce giant backed by Walmart, has raised US$3.6 billion in the latest funding round led by Canada Pension Plan Investment. …