GrubSeam? Online Takeout Giants GrubHub And Seamless In Talks To Merge

Screen shot 2013-05-13 at 4.05.08 PMToday, thanks to the maturation of the web, digital tech, and smartphones now in seemingly every pocket, startups are finding it easier than ever before to build scalable solutions to finally address the many inefficiencies in our food manufacturing, production and distribution systems.

As interest in food tech balloons, one area in particular appears to already be at the tipping point: Online and mobile food delivery. Over the last few days, we’ve hearing about a merger between two of the largest companies in the space. Rumor has it that “arch rivals” GrubHub and Seamless are in talks which could see them join forces as part of a merger. While our sources tell us that the talks are serious, the terms of the merger are not yet clear and, of course, any potential deal could fall through.

Silicon Valley And The Reinvention Of Food

soylentFake meats have been around for years, but a new crop of Bay Area startups backed by tech investors think they can make meat substitutes good enough to compete with the real deal. The most ambitious project is Rob Rhinehart‘s cheekily named “Soylent,” an attempt to replace food entirely with a liquid shake that has all the protein, fat, carbohydrates and micronutrients you need. The only ingredients recognizable as food are salt and olive oil.

Software Eats Meat: AgLocal Disrupts The Food Industry From Farmer To Fork, Launches In NYC With 20 Celeb Chefs On Board

aglocal-logoAgLocal, the Andreessen Horowitz-backed marketplace that connects farmers to meat buyers and distributors, is now launching in New York City with 20 celebrity, top-rated and otherwise widely known chefs on board. Currently in a private testing period, AgLocal introduces technology into an ordering system that, to date, has largely operated offline through phone calls, faxes and, yes, sometimes even Post-It notes.

Paprika Recipe Manager is now available on Android tablets

Hindsight Labs LLC is excited to announce the release of Paprika Recipe Manager for Android. This version of Paprika was designed specifically for Android tablets, and takes advantage of their wide screen layout. Paprika offers delightfully simply recipe management for everyone: from aspiring cooks to professional chefs. With ingredient scaling, grocery lists, and meal planning, Paprika is the perfect kitchen companion.