All articles by Rosie Lintott
Rosie Lintott
Glovo secures $167m in funding achieving unicorn status
On-demand delivery start-up Glovo has secured $167m in Series E funding led by investment company Mubadala.
Aldi gets into Christmas spirit with festive food donation
Supermarket chain Aldi is donating unsold fresh food to good causes across the UK this Christmas Eve.
UK diners want more personalisation in restaurants
UK diners are calling for more technology in restaurants, with 48% prepared to hand over their data to get a personalised experience, according to hospitality group Seven Rooms.
McDonald’s adds first all-vegan meal to its UK menu
Fast-food chain McDonald’s is launching its first fully-vegan meal ‘Veggie Dippers’ in the UK on 2 January 2020.
Adam Henson calls on the food industry to be transparent
Farmer and TV presenter Adam Henson is calling on the next UK government to encourage consumers to know where their food ingredients are coming from.
Ford and McDonald’s collaborate to use coffee waste in car parts
UK vehicle manufacturer Ford is to use McDonald’s coffee bean skins, known as chaff, in car parts for the first time.
Nestlé Buxton water to be packaged in 100% recycled plastic bottles
Multinational food company Nestlé has announced its Buxton Natural Mineral Water bottles will be made from 100% recyclable plastic (rPET) and be 100% recyclable by 2021.
UK grocery shoppers focus on the environment this Christmas
UK shoppers are making a commitment this Christmas with 71% willing to reduce their environmental impact this Christmas, according to new research by food and consumer research organisation IGD.
UK consumers want more meat-free meals in the dining out sector
Consumers in the UK want more meat-free and healthier options when eating out, according to a survey from Nestle Professional.
Sainsbury’s launches Christmas ‘pup-up’ restaurant for dogs
Supermarket chain Sainsbury’s is launching ‘Santa Paws Dinner’, a pop-up restaurant for dogs, in London this Christmas.