Speed and convenience have become the consumer norm. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, when people worldwide were introduced to instant access to goods and services via apps and digital platforms, the supply and demand considerably grew and splintered. The 'I need it now' culture shows no signs of slowing down, ye...

Grocery home delivery in France is in its infancy but has seen massive acceleration due to the pandemic. While it’s become more normalised, speed isn’t a strength. Cajoo wants to change that, offering Parisians groceries in as little as 15 minutes, all while matching supermarket prices.

As people become more concerned about the implications of the climate crisis, they're trying to do their part to mitigate harmful eco impacts. When it comes to online shopping, a significant amount of Americans are willing to get deliveries a few days later if the process is kinder to the planet.

Lockdowns catapulted grocery delivery services to success in many cities around the world, with apps like Getir, Weezy, and Gorillas offering to send goods to people’s doors in just ten minutes. But is lightning-fast delivery sustainable? And are there other ways to offer convenience without speed?

As food-delivery services become more efficient, so do home-delivery capabilities. Fresh Portal is a food-delivery locker installed on homes that protects food in a weatherproof and heat-controlled box. Appetites for integrated home ecosystems are growing and foodtech is working to find its footing.