GoPuff Acquires BevMo for $350 Million
Delivery startup, goPuff announced today that it is acquiring booze retailer BevMo for $350 million. Bloomberg was first to report the story earlier today, with goPuff sending out press release […]
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Prop 22’s Success Has Unsettling Implications for Third-Party Delivery’s Power
One certainty we woke up to yesterday is that California had passed Prop. 22, the controversial ballot measure aimed at keeping California gig workers independent contractors. The success of the […]
California Passes Prop. 22, Leaving Gig Workers as Independent Contractors
In a win for third-party delivery services and other big tech companies, California has passed Proposition 22, ensuring gig workers will remain independent contractors rather than employees of these companies. […]
Where Did VCs Invest in Food Tech in October?
The one thing that doesn’t seem to be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic is investor’s willingness to open up their wallets for food tech companies. Just in October: GrubMarket raised […]
Uber Expands Grocery Delivery to Manhattan
Uber is expanding its nascent grocery delivery program into New York City, The New York Post reported this morning with confirmation from Uber. According to the Post: New Yorkers who […]
Alibaba Spends $3.6 Billion for Controlling Stake in Chinese Supermarket Sun Art
Alibaba announced yesterday that it is shelling out $3.6 billion for a controlling stake in Chinese grocery store chain Sun Art. The investment will increase Alibaba’s stake in Sun Art […]
How Tech is Putting the Convenience Back in Convenience Stores
It’s hard to believe now, but back when I was a kid, going to 7-Eleven was a treat. It was like destination shopping. Where else could you get a Slurpee […]
Shipt Adding 100,000 Shoppers in Time for the Holidays
Shipt, an independent unit of retail giant Target, announced this week that plans to add 100,000 Shoppers to its delivery force, bringing the total number of Shipt Shoppers to 300,000 […]
The Wonderful Company Wants New Innovations for Its 50,000 Tons of Pomegranate Husks
The Wonderful Company, best known for its pomegranate juices, is ready to infuse some cash into creative reuses of its pomegranate biomass. Today, the company launched its Wonderful Innovation […]
Contactless 2.0 is Here for Restaurants and Grocers
This is the web version of our weekly newsletter. Subscribe and get all the best food tech news delivered directly to your inbox! At the start of the year, the […]
Renewal Mill Launches Equity Crowdfunding Campaign to Raise $1M
Renewal Mill, a startup that makes baking products out of upcycled ingredients, launched an equity crowdfunding campaign today in an effort to raise $1 million. Founded in 2016, Renewal Mill […]
Food Tech News: The Great Vending Machine Bug-Out, Food Tech Lawsuits Galore
We may be all-in on next-gen vending machines here at The Spoon, but does that mindset apply to those currently dispensing edible tarantula in a can? Read on to decide […]
