One in seven food delivery businesses in England are ‘dark kitchens’, study shows
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A recent UK university study reveals that 15% of online food businesses in England operating on platforms like Deliveroo and Just Eat are "dark kitchens," also known as cloud or ghost kitchens. These delivery-only businesses lack a storefront and have grown rapidly, but have been poorly defined, creating regulatory challenges. Researchers established an industry-wide definition for dark kitchens to improve transparency and regulation, citing potential public health concerns related to increased takeaway consumption of unhealthy foods. The study, commissioned by the National Institute for Health and Care Research, used data-scraping methods to identify clusters of food brands operating from single postcodes, indicating delivery-only hubs. The aim is to ensure these businesses adhere to appropriate regulatory standards.
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