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The Vurger Co. raises £1.4m in latest funding round

The Vurger Co. raises £1.4m in latest funding round

The vegan burger concept is slated to open its third site in Brighton in March.

McDonald's adds £1 book tokens in Happy Meal boxes

The tokens can also be traded for discounts on books and audiobooks at participating bookshops and supermarkets.

Consolidation a means to achieve business efficiency amongst delivery brands: IGD

Dark kitchens and niche delivery services too were seen to aid in business efficiency.

Starbucks highlights people's experiences of transitioning in new campaign

The coffee chain also aims to raise at least £100,000 to help support young transgender people. Starbucks recently launched its #whatsyourname campaign, highlighting the experiences of people who were transitioning.

Domino's reports 4.4% sales increase of UK, Ireland division in Q4 2019

Meanwhile, sales from its international division declined by 5%.

Wrap It Up releases new breakfast dishes

These items are available at select London stores.

Handsome Burger, Offbeat Donut Co., amongst brands to open in Dublin Airport

The new food outlets will feature mobile “order at table” services.

Greggs, Wetherspoon, KFC featured in Quorn's new search tool

The alternative meat brand has partnered with restaurants in offering plant-based meals during Veganuary.

Deliveroo, Amazon blast CMA's ‘speculative' probe into merger deal

They denied being competitors in the online grocery delivery segment.

Almost six in ten food operators seen to adopt self-serve kiosks in 2020: study

Main consumer attractions of this kind of technology are privacy and control.

Costa Coffee acquisition lifts Coca-Cola's Q4 system-wide revenues, income growth

However, the beverage company has incurred US$46 million (£35.4m) in transaction costs due to Costa purchase.

Hospitality union welcomes government's Environment Bill

The bill was first introduced in October 2019.