Japanese companies to use AI for reducing food waste amid COVID-19
In a move towards sustainability, Japanese firms are reportedly ramping up the deployment of advanced technology and artificial intelligence for cutting costs and reducing food waste amid the COVID-19....
Meat alternatives food startup Next Gen closes $10 million seed round
Next Gen, one of the latest entrants to the food-tech industry, which would be launching its proprietary plant-based ‘chicken’ meat alternative brand, TiNDLE, across restaurant in Singapor....
UN World Food Programme may suspend operations in North Korea
Stringent COVID-19 restrictions imposed by North Korea are likely to force the UN World Food Programme to halt operations in the Asian country, according to a report by the United Nations. Known for ....
China increases focus on food security after the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic
In a bid to improve focus on food security following the coronavirus pandemic, the Government of China has reportedly put pressure on its regions to augment grain yields and bolster support for the co....
AirAsia’s food delivery service to commence operations in Singapore
AirAsia food, the delivery service of budget carrier AirAsia, is reportedly looking to start operations in Singapore. Officially launched in May 2020, in Malaysia, the service boasts of having served ....
Harvester & Nicholson’s owner to raise over £350Mn from Sandy Lane set
The owner of Nicholson’s pubs and Harvester restaurants has reportedly unveiled new plans to raise over £350 million from a number of tycoons, collectively known as ‘Sandy Lane set&r....
Deliveroo urging UK Gov to conduct a second Eat Out to Help Out drive
Renowned takeaway company, Deliveroo, along with more than 300 restaurant groups, is urging the UK government to conduct a second Eat Out to Help Out drive when the country’s restaurants finally....
TikTok announces partnership with Whisk for direct recipe-linking
TikTok has reportedly announced its plans to expand its third-party service integration by acquiring Whisk, a cookery app. This alliance has allowed the social networking platform to directly link the....
DoorDash to take over Bay Area-based robotic startup Chowbotics
DoorDash, the renowned American food delivery service, has reportedly acquired Bay Area robotic startup, Chowbotics, known for developing Sally, a vending machine-style salad-making robot which contri....