Technology News – Page 5
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NewsCGA acquired by NielsenIQ
The acquisition builds on NielsenIQ’s 2009 investment in CGA and aims to deliver “the most innovative and granular” alcoholic beverage measurement and insights solution
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NewsFresho raises £8m in Series A funding
The platform provides solutions for chefs to choose exact quantities for their needs in an online shopping experience specifically tailored to the B2B food industry
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NewsFoodsteps raises $4.1m to grow platform
The seed round will fund the expansion of the food tech startup, which allows businesses to measure and improve on sustainability
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NewsButchies: ‘Delivery has been huge for us’
The buttermilk fried chicken concept has used delivery-only kitchens to expand across London, founder Garrett FitzGerald told MCA’s Hostech conference
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NewsPret reveals next stage of Pret Perks
With a major marketing campaign planned, the scheme will introduce more enhanced personalisation, targeted promotion to add and retain subscribers, and deeper alignment with Pret’s brand values, MCA’s Hostech heard.
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NewsIn pictures: MCA’s Hostech conference 2022
Itsu’s chief customer officer Neil Miller, Pret’s chief global digital officer Sarah Venning and KFC’s chief technology officer Jatin Chandwani presented at the conference
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NewsReef Technology: ‘We want people who are top of their game’
The virtual kitchen operator has launched hundreds of locations with YouTube influencers such as Sidemen and MrBeast, Hostech heard
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NewsKarakuri to launch automated frying solution
The tech start-up will launch an automated fryer later this year to join its meal-assembling robotic solution, CEO Barney Wragg announced at MCA’s Hostech conference
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NewsMcDonald’s, Pret, Itsu and KFC join Hostech
With less than one week to go, the tech conference returns to the Ham Yard Hotel on 27 April, featuring commentary from Tortilla, Corbin & King, Fridays, Pho, Turtle Bay and Pizza Pilgrims
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NewsDeliveroo: ‘Consumer behaviour may moderate during the year’
The delivery platform achieved “solid growth” in Q1 2022 against the previous year, when lockdown restrictions were in place
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NewsTortilla to expand delivery kitchen network
The burrito restaurant brand has entered into a partnership with Growth Kitchen, which has just secured £3m in seed funding
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NewsNeat Burger expands tech ahead of retail move
The SoftBank-backed vegan burger brand plans to roll out products to retail and direct-to-consumer and establish innovation centres in Chelsea and Manhatten
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NewsCash’s reign fades as Covid accelerates high street switch to card-only
Popular restaurant chains which stopped taking cash during the pandemic have turned their backs on it long-term in the latest sign of Britain’s shift towards going cash-free, The Observer reports
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NewsWendy’s operator joins Hostech
REEF Technology’s Chris Sargeant will discuss the SoftBank-backed company’s commitment to open 700 Wendy’s delivery-only kitchens in the U.S., Canada and the UK over the next five years
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NewsLeon launches Club app
Leon launches the first iteration of its app ‘Leon Club’ today in response to feedback from guests on what they look for in a digital loyalty scheme.
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NewsMyMcDonald’s Rewards pilot launches
The scheme, which is initially being trialled in the North of England, enables customers to collect points on their purchases and redeem them against menu items or make a charity donation
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NewsHospitality platform secures £7m investment
The.Up.co started as a mobile phone charging provider, but pivoted to mobile payments and hand sanitisers when the pandemic hit
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NewsHostech returns in April
Pret A Manger, McDonald’s, KFC and Itsu will deliver some of the keynote sessions at technology-focussed conference Hostech, which returns on April 27
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NewsOperators must ‘co-own customer’ across new sales channels
Omnichannel growth comes with pressure on staff and complex customer ownership, MCA’s Restaurant Conference heard
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NewsBrewDog app bug could have led to beer theft
Hackers could have stolen beer from BrewDog using bug that exposed details of 200,000 shareholders, due to vulnerabilities in its mobile app