itakeaway, an innovative Australian idea for ordering takeaway food online with a single touch on an iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad, is set to revolutionise the takeaway food industry worldwide. itakeaway Chief Executive, Tony Peter saw the opportunity to launch an Australian owned and operated system that would generate more business for restaurants and takeaway food outlets and at the same time make it more convenient for consumers to order from the widest variety of foods possible, all in an instant. Recognising... ...Read more »

US-grocery retailer Whole Foods market has launched an App to help users “eat and live better”. Called the Whole Foods Market Missions App, it revolves around more than 70 challenges known as ‘missions’, where users engage in a series of steps to earn badges. Users can create a profile to track the badges, like ‘Organic Avenger’ and ‘Local Yokel’, they earn and their favourite tips, which can be shared through Facebook, Twitter or email. “The... ...Read more »

Waitrose has moved into the mobile space with the launch of its first ever iPhone app and mobile website.The app and channel have been designed in response to more and more users accessing Waitrose.com through their mobile devices and demand for easier access to the Waitrose brand through digital channels. They will build on the retailer’s existing successful online presence and help broaden the reach of the food chain’s Delia Smith and Heston Blumenthal partnership1. Both the iPhone... ...Read more »

Netherlands firm Albert Heijn has launched an app for its customers to help them create shopping lists by scanning barcodes of products they are running out of using their mobile phone camera. The app, dubbed Appie, also sorts the groceries on the lists according to the walking route in their local Albert Heijn store, the Dutch grocery retailer said. The app also includes features like ‘auto suggest’, ‘recipe finder’ and ‘add to prior purchases’. The Ahold-owned... ...Read more »

Pizza Capers have announced they will adopt the newly released Apple iPad for their staff as a point-of-sale and ordering device. Orders placed on the iPad would go directly to the pizza chefs in the kitchen, and the portability of the devices allow waitstaff to move seamlessly between counter and dining room. A planned app for customers would also allow people to place their orders directly into the system, instead of queuing to speak to an employee. “The new iPads can be used as a Point-of-Sale... ...Read more »