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
Tims China partners with Metro China to expand footprint
With the new openings, Tims China will have more than 335 stores across the country.
Mitchells & Butlers sales rise despite worries over rising costs
The company posted an operating profit of $107m in FY 2021, compared to a profit of $10.6m last year.
Wendy’s plans to open 50 restaurants in the UK next year
The fast food chain is seeking new franchise partners to open restaurants.
Burger Club plans to open 50 outlets in India by end of 2021
The burger chain currently operates 28 outlets in the country.
Latest Themes
McDonald’s expands partnership with Grab in Singapore
The partnership adds GrabPay as a payment option across all McDonald’s stores in Singapore.
C³ expands partnership with REEF to open 800 virtual restaurants in US
The new partnership builds on the existing collaboration between the two companies.
DoorDash to acquire food delivery platform Wolt for $8.1bn
Currently, Wolt operates in 23 countries across the globe, and has a workforce of approximately 4,000 employees.
Texas A&M Researchers Develop Sustainable Bioplastics by Using Agriculture Byproducts
Concept: American Texas A&M University researchers have developed a technique involving a ‘plug-in’ preconditioning process...
Lidl and McCulla Introduces Green Transport Fleet to Tackle Climate Change
Concept: Lidl Northern Ireland (Lidl) and McCulla Transport (McCulla), a Lisburn logistics company have co-launched...
Solo Introduces Service Mesh and API Gateway Integrated Enterprise Platform
Concept: American enterprise-grade service startup Solo.io (Solo) has introduced an enterprise platform that integrates its...
Salesforce Augments Service Cloud with AI
Concept: Salesforce has announced contemporary AI-powered automation and digital channel technologies for Service Cloud to...
Royal Navy Unveils Robotic Boat for Surveying Uncharted Waters
Concept: Royal Navy of the UK has introduced a robotic boat to quickly survey uncharted...
Expert Commentary & Analysis
View MoreDoorDash is making a dash to success with a targeted acquisition strategy
DoorDash acquires technology-driven start-ups to give itself a leg up on the competition.
Foodservice Twitter round-up: Jay Rayner on wine pricing in restaurants top tweet in Q3 2021
The top tweets were chosen from influencers as tracked by GlobalData’s Influencer Platform, which is...
ChouNan rolls out ‘Cloud Kitchen’ vending machines with ready-to-eat meals
ChouNan has launched its ‘Cloud Kitchen’ vending machines, which offer RTE food and appeal to...
Las Iguanas restaurant expansion banks on popularity of foreign cuisine
South American cuisine provides an option for consumers seeking novel and unique flavour combinations and...