🚀 Medial Secures Investment on Shark Tank India - Fueling the Future of Professional Social Networking. 🔥
✕
Login
Home
News
Messages
Startup Showcase
Trackers
Premium
Premium Content
Jobs
Notifications
Settings
Try our Valuation Calculator →
Log In
News on Medial
Blinkit warehouse raided in Hyderabad, expired and infested items found
Inshorts
·
1y ago
Medial
The food safety department raided Zomato-owned Blinkit's warehouse in Hyderabad's Devarayamjal area and found several items that were expired and suspected to be infested. The products have been seized and samples have been sent for checks. "We are closely working with our warehouse partner and food safety department to implement corrective actions from the findings," a Blinkit spokesperson said.
View Source
1
Related News
FSSAI To Meet Ecommerce Execs Over Sale Of Near-Expiry Foods
Inc42
·
9m ago
Medial
A meeting is scheduled with representatives of Blinkit, Zepto, and Swiggy to discuss concerns regarding the sale of near-expiry packaged food items. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) also plans to convene a meeting of state food safety commissioners to increase scrutiny of ecommerce and quick commerce platforms. In a recent incident, Telangana food safety officials discovered 18 kgs of button mushrooms with a future packing date at a warehouse owned by Zomato's Hyperpure in Hyderabad.
View Source
Zomato, Swiggy Instamart clock record orders on Mother's Day, beat New Year's Eve numbers
Economic Times
·
1y ago
Medial
Food delivery platforms Zomato and Swiggy Instamart experienced a surge in orders on Mother's Day, surpassing the record volumes seen on New Year's Eve. Zomato's Blinkit and Swiggy's Instamart reported increased demand for items such as chocolates, roses, handbags, smartwatches, jewelry, and perfume. Swiggy Instamart observed varying popular orders across different cities, with roses being the top choice in Bangalore and Mumbai, chocolates in Delhi, plants in Hyderabad, cakes in Chennai, and perfumes in Kolkata. Additionally, Ola and Magicpin collaborated to deliver food items on Mother's Day through the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC).
View Source
Zomato’s Deepinder Goyal addresses ’future dated’ mushrooms found in warehouse: ’Were never going to make it to...’ | Company Business News
Livemint
·
9m ago
Medial
Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal has addressed concerns about food safety after 90 packets of button mushrooms with a future packaging date were found at Hyperpure's warehouse in Hyderabad. Goyal attributed the issue to a manual typing error by the vendor and assured customers that Zomato maintains strict food safety standards. The incorrectly labeled mushroom packets were identified and rejected during an inward quality check, and the vendor responsible has been removed from Zomato's database. Goyal emphasized the company's commitment to maintaining rigorous guidelines and utilizing technology systems to prevent such errors in the future.
View Source
Blinkit pilots large order fleet for bigger products
YourStory
·
9m ago
Medial
Zomato's quick commerce offshoot Blinkit is testing a large order fleet in the Delhi NCR region. The fleet is aimed at delivering larger items such as luggage, air purifiers, PlayStation consoles, and air fryers to quick commerce customers. This move comes as Blinkit works on a new category of express dark stores to ensure the delivery of high-value items in 30 minutes. As other companies also seek to increase their average order value, Blinkit is looking to add more categories with a higher ticket size.
View Source
In leaked internal meeting, Amazon retail chief says sales of cheaper items are surging
Business Insider
·
9m ago
Medial
Sales of cheap items on Amazon are experiencing a surge, growing 50% faster than other items, according to the company's retail CEO Doug Herrington. The increased sales are attributed to faster delivery speeds, which prompt customers to spend more and shop more frequently. Amazon has been investing in its warehouse and logistics network to offer faster and more affordable delivery. The shift towards cheaper products marks a departure from Amazon's previous strategy, and is seen as a way to better compete with Chinese e-commerce rivals. The company is also investing in warehouse robotics technology and expanding its rural area network and drone delivery service.
View Source
How IoT and RFID Are Revolutionising Retail
Inshorts
·
4m ago
Medial
The shop floor is getting a high-tech makeover with IoT in retail. Imagine shelves that know when they're running out of products and can order more. Or Radio-Frequency Identification tags on items that track them from warehouse to checkout. It is what smart shelves and RFID technology bring to stores, ensuring shelves are always stocked, and items easy to find.
View Source
Zomato CEO Clarifies On Food Safety At Hyderabad Warehouse
Inc42
·
9m ago
Medial
Zomato acknowledges a manual typing error made by one of their vendors resulting in 90 packets of button mushrooms with incorrect packaging dates. These items were already flagged and rejected by Zomato's warehouse team during quality control checks.
View Source
Quick commerce firms vie to cash in on Dhanteras
Economic Times
·
9m ago
Medial
Zomato-owned Blinkit and other platforms such as Swiggy Instamart and Zepto are experiencing a surge in sales of gold and silver coins, as well as other items associated with Dhanteras celebrations. Dhanteras, the first day of Diwali, is considered auspicious for buying items made of precious metals. Blinkit has reported significant demand for gold and silver coins, with Delhi-NCR leading the purchases. Additionally, there has been increased sales of brooms and other auspicious products. These platforms have created special sections on their apps featuring various Dhanteras items. Quick-commerce platforms are also seeing a rise in Diwali gift orders.
View Source
Amazon rolls out robotic system at Houston warehouse to speed up deliveries
Economic Times
·
1y ago
Medial
Amazon has introduced a robotic system in its Houston warehouse to enhance delivery speed. The system, comprised of autonomous mobile robots, carries shelves of products to workers, reducing the time and effort in finding and picking items. This development aims to expedite the delivery process and improve customer satisfaction.
View Source
Explained: Why Amazon and Flipkart are under the scanner for non-certified products
Economic Times
·
5m ago
Medial
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) raided Amazon and Flipkart warehouses in Lucknow, Gurugram, and Delhi, uncovering non-certified products like toys and electronics lacking mandatory BIS certification. Notices were issued to major e-commerce platforms, mandating the sale of certified items. Non-certified products pose safety risks as they aren't independently tested. Companies face penalties up to ten times product value or imprisonment under the BIS Act. Amazon stated adherence to laws and proactive safety measures.
View Source
Trackers
Active Indian VC’s
OG Capital
Email
With a hands-on approach, OG Capital aims to invest in over 20 promising...
Accel Partners
Email
Early and growth-stage investments in disruptive technology companies with...
Blume
Email
Early-stage venture capital firm investing in technology startups in India. Focus on...
Access All Trackers
Startup Showcase Winners
June 2025
Buddy
Helping your parents when you are miles away
BiteStop
The Pit Stop Your Cravings Deserve
Bloomer
The next generation E-commerce platform
Enter Ongoing Startup Showcase
Top Users
Trending News on Medial
Download the medial app to read full posts, comements and news.
Go to Medial App
Not Now
Know everything that’s happening in the startup ecosystem, first.
Enable Notifications?
No, thanks
Count me in
