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Nestle buys meal-delivery service for US$1.5 billion
Nestle US has made a stunning foray into the food-delivery sector by acquiring upmarket local brand Freshly for US$1.5 billion.
“Adding Freshly to the portfolio accelerates our ability to capitali...
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‘Your shopping has arrived’: Uber joins Woolworths’ home delivery network
Uber grocery delivery will be rolled out to cities across Australia over the coming weeks to manage surge in online orde...

Coles under fire for hiking delivery fees by 25 per cent
Coles has increased its delivery prices by 25 per cent and raised the threshold for free delivery amid a surge in demand...

Campari Australia launches contactless cocktail delivery to support licensed venues
Campari launches Shaken Not Broken initiative to support hospitality sector to “keep pouring and stay connected".

7-Eleven launches home delivery service
The contactless shopping service offers household essentials for home delivery.

IGA prioritises grocery delivery to frontline healthcare workers
Priority Shop packs include essentials for the home as well as packs for pets.

Reckitt Benckiser working ‘around the clock’ to maintain supply of hygiene products
RB Health reports a surge in demand for Dettol hand sanitiser, household cleaners, hand wash as well as Nurofen products...

Kimberly-Clark factory operating 24/7 to deal with shortages
Woolworths enforces four pack limit on toilet roll purchases as panicked consumers clear shelves over coronavirus fears.

Calls for mandatory age verification at point of alcohol delivery
UNSW researchers say tougher laws are needed to prevent minors and vulnerable members of society accessing alcohol easil...

Nearly 4 million Australians now using meal delivery services
Usage of meal delivery services in Australia doubles in just 18 months.

Amazon launches Uber-style delivery in Sydney and Melbourne
Using a similar concept to Uber Eats, the platform allows individuals to work as independent contractors to deliver Amaz...

Walmart’s Alphabot to revolutionise online grocery pickup and delivery
Walmart's high tech robot on pilot trial to help retailer have faster order processing.

Australia’s food waste problem fueled by meal delivery services
The nation's total food waste bill is now $10.1 billion, up from $8.9 billion dollars in 2018,

Woolworths expands Delivery Now to Gold Coast
Two-hour grocery service grows in popularity as consumers seek quick and convenient delivery.

Kellogg’s partners with Deliveroo on meal delivery in London
Kellogg's Kitchen Creations includes meals based on popular cereals and snacks.