Growing pains: new issue of just-food out now!
In this issue: why vertical farms need to scale up to succeed, how CPG companies are using dark kitchens, new packaging formats combatting food waste, and more.
Where do you get your protein from? New issue of just-food out now!
In this edition: we look into the nascent alternative-seafood market in Asia, the latest use...
Home is where the work is in the new normal
Lucy Britner investigates how will Covid-19 will shape Big Food’s long-term approach to home and office working, and what impact will these changes have on innovation and company culture.
Producing the goods: Covid-19’s impact on food manufacturing
How could the virus shape, in the longer term, how food companies organise their manufacturing and the products they offer? Simon Creasey explores.
Alive and kicking: which health trends will continue post-pandemic?
Andy Coyne looks at the health claims made for food products during the Covid-19 crisis and asks whether such products will still be with us in a few years' time.
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Weekly chart
Countries administering the most Covid-19 vaccine doses so far
| Country | Doses (millions) |
|---|---|
| United States | 149 |
| India | 130 |
| South America | 55 |
| United Kingdom | 35 |
| Brazil | 31 |
| Germany | 25 |
| France | 17 |
| Italy | 16 |
Latest News
Restaurants and pubs in Ireland resume indoor service
Restaurants, pubs and customers in Ireland are required to follow new guidelines set by the government.
Bridgepoint Group considers options to sell Burger King UK
In addition to the UK, Bridgepoint Group has Burger King locations in France.
Domino’s Pizza posts strong results in Q2 2021
The multinational pizza restaurant chain reported a 12.2% jump in quarterly revenue.
FAT Brands closes $442.5m Global Franchise Group acquisition
The deal will add five new restaurant concepts to FAT Brands’ portfolio and increase its annual revenues to more than $100m.
Latest Themes
JustKitchen collaborates with Foodpanda and Zeek in Hong Kong
Under the agreement, JustKitchen will offer Foodpanda's proprietary food brands through its ghost kitchens.
Australian researchers use solar energy materials to detect air pollutants
Concept: Researchers from Australia’s ARC Centre of Excellence in Exciton Science (ARC) have discovered a...
University of Delaware uses catalytic hydrocracking for hard-to-recycle plastics
Concept: The Center for Plastics Innovation (CPI) of the University of Delaware (UD) has formulated...
Bosch launches AI human skin temperature detection
Concept: Bosch has launched a human skin temperature detection solution, powered by artificial intelligence. The...
Virti launches immersive training program to improve employee mental wellbeing
Concept: London’s immersive training startup Virti has launched a virtual reality-driven mindfulness program ‘Well Be...
Lindsay unveils cloud-based remote asset monitoring platform
Concept: Lindsay has rolled out a cloud-based remote asset monitoring platform RoadConnect for the transportation...
SK telecom unveils 5G-powered augmented reality app for tourists
Concept: South Korean telco SK Telecom in collaboration with the country’s Cultural Heritage Administration has...
Vulcan offers vulnerability remediation platform
Concept: Israeli startup Vulcan Cyber (Vulcan) developed a SaaS-based remediation platform offering the exact priorities,...
Expert Commentary & Analysis
View MoreNew technology can enhance customer experience and boost revenues at coffee shops
Coffee drinking is popular and, despite the challenges caused to coffee shops by the pandemic,...
Sustainable experiences need to be pushed in gastronomy tourism
As gastronomy tourism continues to grow with the focus on local experiences, sustainability should be...
Revamping of food delivery business imminent as future profitability is questionable
Despite growing order volume, the business model of food delivery apps is not sustainable in...
Celebrity collaborations prove to be a recipe for success for McDonald’s
The fast-food giants latest collaboration with K-pop supergroup BTS has proven to be a hit,...