Greggs, floor scrubbing robots and the growing intersection between beauty and food

Laura and Julia chat about the challenges faced by high-footfall foodservice outlets in the wake of the pandemic, unpick Cargill’s latest global consumer survey, discuss Ahold Delhaize’s new robot competition – and consider whether collagen latte should be added to the Greggs menu.

Articles mentioned in this episode:

With unease baked in, keep Greggs in oven | The Times

10 ways coronavirus will impact future supermarket and restaurant design | The Grocer

Coronavirus: Is this the pub of the future for enjoying a post-lockdown pint? | Sky News

Ahold Delhaize launches cleaning bot challenge to find a robot floor scrubber | The Spoon

Consumers crave a ‘better understanding of the story behind the food,’ Cargill survey finds | SeafoodSource

Beauty gets into the grocery business | Glossy

Aldi starts trialling grocery delivery service with Deliveroo | NamNews

Yet another boost for Amazon as Aldi finally gets online | The Grocer

 

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