Spray-on plant coating could replace wasteful plastic food wrap
The coating is eco-friendly and better at fighting germs.
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Instacart rethinks its subscription plan with a focus on family sharing
Instacart+ costs the same as Express while adding a few useful features.
Plant-based 'whole' eggs could be served in US restaurants this year
Yo! Egg expects to have its products in LA-area restaurants by the end of 2022.We have two newsletters, why not sign up for both?
Jack in the Box will experiment with burger-flipping robots
It's launching a pilot program in a San Diego restaurant.
Instacart will compensate workers who get stiffed on tips
Couriers can also cash out their tips much sooner.
No one asked for a hamburger vending machine, and RoboBurger answered
You'll find the first one in Jersey City's Newport Centre Mall.
Instacart is the latest service to add a temporary fuel surcharge
The price hike is meant to offset drivers' costs.
Instacart lets you buy ingredients from TikTok recipes with a few taps
You'll also find 'Shoppable Recipes' on websites.
Chipotle's experimental tortilla robots know to add a little variety
Chippy could automate some cooking for Mexican cuisine.
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Instacart's 'Ready Meals' are a grocery store alternative to take out
In case you prefer to order ready-to-eat dishes from a grocery store instead of a restaurant.
Chipotle's first 'digital kitchen' opens later this month in Ohio
The location will serve pickup and delivery orders.
Ford pilot uses self-driving shuttles to deliver food to Detroit seniors
The project will help Ford test low-speed autonomy.
Amazon reportedly plans to expand its grocery delivery business
The company could partner with supermarkets in the US and Europe to offer same-day delivery.
Ninja's 10-in-1 multicooker is 41 percent off at Amazon
The Instant Pot alternative remains a good deal.
Uber's $10 One subscription gives you VIP access to rides and deliveries
The membership offers perks like better-rated drivers and regular discounts.Ninja's 10-in-1 multicooker is 41 percent off at Amazon today
It's a good deal for an Instant Pot alternative.
McDonald's and IBM could bring AI-powered drive-thrus to more restaurants
Expect fewer humans taking your orders.
Grocery chain Tesco suffers two-day outage following hack
Many have been unable to order groceries.
DoorDash establishes $1M relief fund for restaurants hit by natural disasters
The company will hand out $10,000 grants to eligible businesses.
