A frugal food-delivery worker in China who has saved 1.12 million yuan (US$160,000) over the past five years has won admiration online. Zhang Xueqiang, 25, came to Shanghai to take up the delivery job with a major platform in 2020. His move came after a breakfast shop operated by him and his friend in his…
China’s state broadcaster CCTV has come under fire over a short film that romanticises food delivery jobs. The film told viewers that such jobs offer “the freedom to enjoy the scenery along the way” and “brings delivery workers closer to their dreams”. Netizens slammed the video for glorifying hardship and suffering, describing it as being…
A hotel guest in central China died after the staff held on to life-saving medicine for five hours without delivering it, sparking heated online debate over the hotel’s responsibility. The 51-year-old man, surnamed Hu, was found dead in his room at a Yeste Hotel in Wuhan, Hubei province, on November 20. Hu’s death confused his…
Those who want to lose weight, gain weight or just eat for better health need look no farther than The Blend Protein & Energy Bar. Wanting to improve her health, owner Key Gibson began using and selling products by Herbalife Nutrition in 2020. “I had wanted to lose weight and nothing I tried seem to…
SHENZHEN — When rush hour calms down around 8 p.m. at Shenzhen’s Futian railway station, autonomous robovans get to work. They begin moving back and forth along a designated route, carrying parcels from a storage facility and dropping them off at a spot near the platform. The vehicles broadcast audio alerting people to keep a two…
Retailers are in a race to offer faster and faster delivery speeds. The world has come a long way since Jeff Bezos set the then-lofty goal of two-day delivery for Amazon Prime customers about two decades ago. Now delivery appears to be converging on the Holy Grail speed of 30 minutes or less, especially in…
A glimpse of TiffinStash’s new Healthy Meals range — fresh, and nutrient-packed bowls featuring global flavors. TORONTO, Aug. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TiffinStash, Canada’s first curated marketplace for homestyle Indian tiffins, has expanded its offerings with the launch of Healthy Meals — a new collection of high-protein, low-carb Indian and globally inspired healthy meal…
Brief Overview of the Growing Food Delivery Industry in the USA The food delivery industry in the USA has experienced exponential growth, projected to reach over $500 billion by 2030, driven by shifting consumer preferences toward convenience, increased smartphone penetration, and the rise of hyperlocal delivery models. Brands like DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub have…
A Chinese woman with a master’s degree in film directing from the UK who now works as a part-time restaurant waiter in Beijing says she is not ashamed of her job choice because she is still chasing her acting dream. Yu Shutian, 29, returned to China at the end of 2021 after obtaining her degree…
Utilizing advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and real-time analytics, current grocery delivery apps provide personalized shopping experiences. Artificial intelligence-driven suggestion engines leverage historical purchases, seasonality, and trending products to suggest items, thus boosting sales through personalization. Facilities such as real-time order tracking, multiple payment options like mobile wallets, and instant inventory status…