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    Human finger in ice cream: Food safety concerns keep quick commerce companies on their toes

    Food safety concerns have intensified for quick commerce companies in recent weeks, particularly after a disturbing incident in Mumbai where a customer discovered a human thumb in their Zepto ice cream order. This incident has brought the issue under greater public scrutiny. Here's a look at the latest episodes in the quick-commerce space.

    Ice cream nightmare highlights quick commerce's food safety issues

    Food safety has become a concern in terms of quick commerce in recent weeks as a Mumbai customer found a human finger in Yummo brand ice-cream from Zepto. Walko Foods, the owner of Yummo, took the incident seriously and halted manufacturing at the third-party facility. A Blinkit facility in Hyderabad was also raided by food safety authorities.

    Human finger fallout: Yummo ice cream off quick commerce shelves

    Yummo products removed from Blinkit and Zepto after human finger found in Mumbai. Customer files police complaint. Walko Foods halts manufacturing at third-party facility. NIC brand products still available. Walko Foods raised $20 million from Jungle Ventures. Concerns over food safety with quick commerce platforms growing.

    Budget-day release for FAME-III; Indian VCs need to pivot

    Measures to boost the sale of electric vehicles are likely to be announced in the upcoming budget. this and more on today’s ETtech Top 5.

    Surfs up! Mid-sized companies catch the PE/VC wave

    Executives said the fresh round of investments is playing out for brands that are either occupying niches or already taking market share from established brands. The list includes Dairy Classic and NIC ice creams, SkinQ dermo-cosmetics, Grameen Kulfi, Fresh Press juices, Woodsmen Mountain Whiskey, Yu instant foods and Natch snacks, among others.

    Jungle Ventures invests $20 million more in ice cream maker Walko in larger trend

    Jungle Ventures invested $20 million in Walko Food, an ice-cream brand and quick-service restaurant company. Investors are focusing on quick capital efficiencies and centralised infrastructure in the food brand sector. Startups with food brands raised significant growth-stage fundings.

    The Economic Times
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