Making local food delivery sustainable , Jeff Oatham explains how Delivery Hero is reducing plastic in its ecosystem by sourcing more responsible packaging
DELIVERY HERO
Making local food delivery sustainable , Jeff Oatham explains how Delivery Hero is reducing plastic in its ecosystem by sourcing more responsible packaging
Over the past few years , local food delivery has been booming . It has become an integral part of city living and is responsible for a significant portion of restaurant deliveries .
During the coronavirus pandemic — when food production and delivery was one of a few essential services to remain operational — restaurant-quality food deliveries have come a long way , and have increased as a result . According to McKinsey and Co ., the food delivery sector is valued at over US $ 150bn ; the figure has doubled since the onset of COVID-19 and tripled since 2017 .
Now that city-dwellers have access to multiple types of food , at the click of a button , without having to leave the house ( or the office in many cases ), what will determine which platform they decide to order from ?
With a global supply chain and client base , Delivery Hero has cemented its position as a leader in this space and is looking to provide more sustainable solutions for food delivery and create more options for consumers . Founded in 2011 , the company was formed from an online food ordering service that was founded in Berlin by Niklas Östberg , the firm ’ s Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer .
Operating in around 50 countries across the world , Delivery Hero takes great responsibility for the impacts of its global operations on the environment , but also those hired by the company to carry out exceptional services .
128 March 2022