Food Delivery stories

London's Sessions hits 5m delivery orders as its 400-plus virtual kitchens offer embattled independent restaurants a lower-cost growth route.

UK restaurants plan fresh tech investment for 2026, betting most heavily on online ordering and delivery ahead of AI and smart kitchens.

Delivery Hero uses Twilio automated voice calls to cut rider contact by 25%, slash escalations over 60% and lift last-mile answer rates.

Restaurant delivery platform Sessions hits 14th place in The Sunday Times 100 Tech list after three-year CAGR of 177.04%.

AI, IoT and automation are transforming cold chain logistics as stricter rules, pharma growth and online groceries drive rapid change.

Glovo has adopted Celonis' Process Intelligence platform to enhance finance efficiency and enable strategic insights across its operations spanning 25 countries.

Xampla has raised $14 million to scale its plant-based Morro materials, aiming to replace over 10 billion single-use plastic items within five years.

UK summer travel surges as online sales rise 7% and cross-border gifting jumps 138%, driven by growing mobile shopping and digital engagement.

Lineaje unveils AI-driven tools to enhance software supply chain security, offering self-healing open-source packages and comprehensive risk analysis.

Commercial events like Valentine's Day and Christmas boost mobile app installs and engagement across dating, entertainment and food delivery sectors.

A new report from TP reveals that Generation Z favours interactive communication, posing challenges for businesses catering to this tech-savvy cohort.

Kaspersky has uncovered a new Trojan, SparkCat, that stealthily steals sensitive data from app users by scanning image galleries on AppStore and Google Play.

A new report forecasts the global retail media market will soar to USD $179.5 billion by 2025, driven by AI and innovative advertising strategies.

Aampe has secured USD $18 million in Series A funding to enhance its AI agents that personalise consumer app experiences worldwide.

Wolt has released a report marking its 10th anniversary, revealing EUR €19 billion in economic activity generated across 1,000 cities over the decade.

Amplitude's 2024 Next Hottest Products Report reveals five leading products boasting over 200% growth through effective customer engagement strategies.

DoorDash leverages Oracle NetSuite for growing over 37 million active consumers monthly in 30+ countries, connecting buyers with 500,000+ local businesses.

Fivetran's automated data integration platform aids Deliveroo in centralising data, leading to enhanced engineering efficiency, speedier decision-making, and significant cost savings.

Domo's 11th 'Data Never Sleeps' report reveals skyrocketing dynamics of online interaction, driven by innovation in entertainment and commerce.

UK-based payment provider Ryft has partnered with easyFood to streamline the onboarding process for new franchise partners, enabling faster join-ups.