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A new food delivery startup just landed one of Africa's largest seed rounds to expand into Nigeria, betting that millions of people are ready to order their first meal. Swoop raised $7.3 million from Silicon Valley investors to grow the market, not fight competitors.
Fast food chains in Kenya are now handling 6,000 deliveries a day as mobile apps reshape how millions of Africans eat. What started as a convenience is becoming the main way restaurants grow in crowded cities.
A consumer lawsuit in Nigeria is challenging hidden pricing on food delivery apps, potentially forcing the entire industry to show transparent costs. The case could reshape how millions of people understand what they're really paying for when ordering meals online.
A Newport community center is calling for volunteer drivers to help deliver groceries to homebound neighbors who can't make it to the food pantry. The Food 2 Friends program makes over 2,000 deliveries each year to residents who depend on this lifeline.
Chowdeck just gave 20,000 delivery riders something rare in Nigeria's gig economy: automatic accident insurance at no extra cost. In a country where one crash can wipe out months of earnings, this could change how platforms treat their workers.
Korean food giant Samyang Foods just opened a European research hub in the Netherlands to develop the next generation of plant-based foods. The company chose Wageningen, home to one of the world's top food science universities, to tap into Europe's innovation ecosystem.
Your next food delivery might arrive on a self-driving bike. DoorDash just invested in Also, a Rivian spinoff making autonomous electric vehicles designed to navigate bike lanes and sidewalks.
A new partnership in Ohio is rescuing perfectly good food from going to waste and delivering it straight to families who need it most. The program has already made its first delivery and plans to expand across Ross County.
Your next sandwich order could arrive from the sky. Papa John's just launched drone delivery testing in North Carolina, partnering with Wing to bring food to doorsteps in minutes.
A three-month pilot program launched in Green Brook, New Jersey, bringing food orders to doorsteps by drone instead of car. Residents within 2.5 miles can now get meals faster without paying extra fees.
A semitruck loaded with 20,000 pounds of food arrived at a St. George food pantry, launching a nationwide celebration of America's 250th birthday. The donation will provide 15,000 meals to 9,000 people facing food insecurity.
A food rescue organization in Omaha has redirected 10 million pounds of perfectly good food from landfills to hungry families over the past 12 years. Saving Grace Perishable Food Rescue proves that hunger isn't about food shortage but better distribution.
Scientists discovered people eating unprocessed foods consumed 57% more food by weight yet took in 330 fewer calories than those eating ultra-processed foods. The findings reveal humans have built-in "nutritional intelligence" that guides us toward balanced diets when we eat whole foods.
A solar-powered mobile farmers market is helping tackle food insecurity in Southeast San Diego, and now a $10 million food hub will make fresh food access permanent. Project New Village is proving that communities can build lasting wealth through food justice.
A food pantry founded by 10 Girl Scouts needs volunteers to unload 20 tons of donated food arriving this week. The massive delivery will help feed over 9,000 people monthly.
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South Africa just published its first national framework for food donation, clearing up confusion that sent millions of tonnes of safe food to landfills instead of hungry families. The new standard could help feed a nation where nearly two-thirds of households struggle with food insecurity.
A Wisconsin nonprofit just recovered 1,200 pounds of perfectly good food from a single concert at Lambeau Field and turned it into free meals for neighbors facing hunger. Now they're expanding into a bigger kitchen and launching an app to make food rescue easier than ever.
Thailand's food sector is experiencing major growth as consumers demand healthier, longer-living options. Entrepreneurs are transforming traditional factories into smart, sustainable operations that prioritize wellness without sacrificing taste.
Shenzhen turned food banks digital with vending machine-style cabinets that let vulnerable residents pick up free groceries anonymously using just their phones. The city's high-tech solution has distributed nearly 500,000 donated items across 22 locations, transforming food waste into dignified support for those in need.
A groundbreaking review of ultra-processed food studies reveals that wholegrain breads, probiotic yogurts, and plant-based milks might be healthier than we've been told. The problem isn't how food is made, but what's actually in it.
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