[ad_1] There’s no mention of whether or not the Beyond Meat-based sub will carry a premium over its regular counterparts. In many ways, this is just the latest phase of a rapidly growing market for plant-based meat substitutes. Now that Beyond and Impossible burgers are increasingly commonplace, the companies are expanding into other categories where […]
Category: food and drink
What cooking gadgets can I bring to college?
[ad_1] Nicole LeeSenior Editor From looking around online, it looks like the list of permissible gadgets differs pretty widely from institution to institution. Some prohibit any cooking gadgets, while some forbid items with exposed heating elements (meaning, a hotplate would be a no-go). At a glance, it looks like UC Berkeley doesn’t allow any electric […]
DoorDash buys food delivery app Caviar from Square
[ad_1] “We have seen a lot of opportunities to strengthen both these ecosystems but those opportunities require more focus and more investment,” said Dorsey during the earnings call. “To increase our focus, we decided to sell our Caviar business to DoorDash.” Caviar, which first launched in San Francisco in 2013, aimed to offer a more […]
‘AI Bar’ system makes sure patrons are served in the right order
[ad_1] British data science company DataSparQ has developed a bit of kit that uses facial recognition technology to put customers in an “intelligently virtual” queue, letting bar staff know who really was next, and who’s just being rude. The technology has been on trial at 5cc Harrild & Sons bar in London, where bartender Luka […]
Impossible Foods gets FDA approval to sell fake meat in grocery stores
[ad_1] Currently, consumers can only purchase Impossible Foods’ fake meat at the many restaurants it has partnerships with — including Burger King, Qdoba and Claim Jumper. Bringing Impossible Burgers to supermarket aisles will be sure to increase its mainstream relevance and expose it to a wide market. It also ensures that Impossible Foods keeps up […]
Canada invests $85 million in internet satellites for rural areas
[ad_1] Navdeep Bains, the Canadian minister of innovation, said that high-speed internet access is not a luxury, and that Canadians should have access to it regardless of where they live. “Today’s announcements will provide us with a glimpse of what future connectivity of rural and remote communities will look like. It will also ensure that […]
Pizza Hut tests Amazon Locker-style ‘cubbies’ for carryout orders
[ad_1] And in case you’re wondering: the cubby doors remain locked until you’re in the store and have paid, so someone won’t make off with your Veggie Lover’s before you arrive. Whatever happens with the pilot program, though, it’s just the start. Pizza Hut said it plans more “completely frictionless” locations in other West Coast […]
Starbucks plans nationwide delivery in the US with Uber Eats
[ad_1] Delivery coffee may have once been a novel concept, but not anymore. Starbucks first began offering delivery via Uber Eats in 2018 with pilots in Miami and Tokyo. Back in January, the company expanded to London and more US cities. The company already offers delivery in China with Ele.me, an Alibaba-backed platform, and hopes […]
McDonald’s ends UberEats delivery exclusive by adding DoorDash
[ad_1] This isn’t DoorDash’s first big deal with a fast food chain. You’ve had access to Wendy’s for nearly two years, and that’s on top of similarly big names like KFC and Taco Bell. McDonald’s is still a big coup for the service, though, and it doesn’t hurt to have choices if all you crave […]
Domino’s will let you track your pizza delivery with GPS
[ad_1] The added capability won’t just satisfy hungry customers. According to CNBC, CEO Ritch Allison said he’s “more excited” about the data that franchise operators will get from the GPS tracking, which could help owners make the delivery process more efficient. The company’s shares recently fell six percent, and with any luck, this practical tech […]