Amazon Opens First Physical Grocery Store, $20B in Losses Expected for Meat Industry in 2020 + More

Source: What Now Los Angeles

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Amazon has opened its first brick-and-mortar grocery store called Fresh in Woodland Hills, California. The supermarket combines elements of micro-fulfillment, contactless features, a curated assortment of premium and conventional products, and highly personalized service into one store.

As Covid-19 upends the industrial meat supply chain, the industry is estimated to face losses of more than $20b in 2020. Meanwhile, demand for vegan meat has soared, with sales up by 264% in the 9weeks ended May 2. Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat were slammed in an ope… Read More

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Crispy edged, cinnamon-sugar dusted Churros Waffles are 100% irresistible and ridiculously easy to make, taking advantage of frozen dough for the base. Bonus: No boiling oil!

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