Contract caterer Elior has introduced new autonomous delivery robotics to deliver food to students’ rooms at the University of Roehampton, London. Elior provides student catering at the University of Roehampton’s campus restaurants and noticed that many preferred the ease and convenience of ordering takeaways directly to their halls of residence. Elior devised a way to utilise innovative technology to deliver meals to students across campus. In partnership with GW Projects, Elior has introduced the Roehampton robot. The delivery robot is fully autonomous, meaning it can deliver to students without human interference and travel across all terrains and even roads. The built-in AI technology allows…
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From today, Monday 8th April, the newly opened Capilungo in Covent Garden will expand its all-day café offering by launching its new basement bar, for customers to while away evenings enjoying hyper-local delicacies from Lecce, freshly baked ‘Pizzette Pugliese’ and a range of interesting Apulian wines and classic aperitivo style cocktails. Nestled beneath the bakery, situated on Long Acre, the 26-cover bar and seating area transports guests to the rustic street cafes and sunset evenings enjoyed in Lecce. The low-lit, terracotta-hued space is offset by the central dark wood bar, stocked with Italian wines, aperitifs and digestifs to be enjoyed alongside the specially curated evening menu. Capilungo’s…
Japan’s Meiji Holdings has revised its earnings forecasts downwards due to impairment costs arising from challenges in its operations in China. Based in Tokyo, Meiji has uplifted its sales forecast for the fiscal year concluding on 31 March, largely owing to price increments. However, the company anticipates recording results for ordinary profits and shareholder dividends that are below initial expectations. In a statement to the Tokyo Stock Exchange today (9 April), Meiji disclosed it will face a Y22.5bn ($148.2m) charge as “extraordinary income” in the fiscal fourth quarter, stemming from the divestment of “investment securities.” Regarding profits allocated to shareholders,…
Available from 11th April, Krispy Kreme® and KITKAT® & AERO® will sweeten Spring with two new doughnuts London UK, 9th April 2024: Need a break from mundane snacks? Enjoy a little treat with Krispy Kreme’s® new range in partnership with KIKTAT® & AERO® – two delightful flavours that will make anyone ‘mmmh’ with how delicious they are! Available between the 11th April – 19th May, these tasty doughnuts pair perfectly with alfresco breaks under sunny skies as the days begin to warm. Made Fresh Daily, these two chocolatey treats will leave people in awe this Spring. For a little indulgence, grab the new Krumbled doughnut, with a…
British retail titan Tesco and Australian counterpart Woolworths are at the forefront of a consortium of grocery giants supporting a new $125 million investment fund aimed at nurturing start-ups. In collaboration with Ahold Delhaize, Empire Company/Sobeys, and Shoprite, they’ve launched the W23 Global venture fund to spur innovation within the retail sector. W23 Global is poised to channel investment into the globe’s most pioneering start-ups and expanding businesses poised to revolutionise the grocery retail landscape over the next five years. Each collaborating partner is set to contribute $25 million to the fund over this period. The fund’s mission is to…
Josie Gibson is backing a campaign to highlight a dairy deficit in kid’s diets, by replicating the iconic ‘got milk’ images – with kids’ yoghurt, to get kids eating the good stuff again! The telly star, 37 and her son, Reggie, five, were snapped in their hometown of Bristol sporting yoghurt moustaches. The images and video come after a report revealed parents are more likely to give kids junk food over a source of calcium such as a yoghurt. Items such as biscuits and crisps are now the go-to ahead of a dairy-rich snack, meaning youngsters could face troubling…
Following a thorough beta testing phase in Southern California, Robomart has announced ambitious expansion plans for its store-hailing service utilising fully autonomous vehicles. The start-up, based in Los Angeles, intends to introduce fully autonomous vehicles by the end of 2025, expanding its fleet by adding 102 mobile stores in the forthcoming months. These vans, offering ice cream and snacks typical of convenience stores, are set to commence operations in late summer, with the rollout extending over 12 months, as shared by Ali Ahmed, CEO and co-founder of Robomart, with Food on Demand. Robomart positions itself as a direct-to-consumer platform, presenting…
For the first time, a group of academics from McMaster University has formulated protocols aimed at guiding families eager to enhance their children’s resilience against common food allergens. These global protocols were unveiled on 8 April in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, detailing the methods for standardising the preparatory steps for families contemplating oral immunotherapy. This treatment involves administering minuscule quantities of an allergen, like peanuts, to individuals and incrementally increasing the dosage to bolster their tolerance. The team of researchers highlighted the previous lack of evidence-based advice available for clinicians advising parents on this procedure for their…
KFC has unveiled “Taste of KFC Deals,” a fresh value menu offering options from £4.99 to cater to budget-conscious consumers. These new deals, available from 8th April 2024, can be ordered seven days a week at KFC outlets across the US until the year’s end. Customers can also place orders online via KFC.com and the KFC app, facilitating advance orders for collection from the Quick Pick-Up shelf, bypassing queues. “Taste of KFC Deals” presents meal options for individuals, couples, and families. The £4.99 Meal for One comprises two pieces of chicken (a drum and thigh), mashed potatoes with gravy, and…
The Happy Belly Food Group, a consolidator of food brands, has unveiled a significant expansion for its Yolks Breakfast brand with a five-unit franchise agreement in Ontario, Canada. This deal marks the first multi-unit franchise agreement for Yolks, a boutique restaurant brand renowned for its breakfast and brunch offerings in the Vancouver area. Sean Black, Chief Investment Officer of Happy Belly, remarked that the agreement signifies the company’s first five of 20 units committed for Yolks Breakfast in Ontario under the area development agreement. Black stated, “The breakfast category is one of the hottest and fastest-growing sectors of the restaurant…