Shares in Blue Apron, one of the largest meal-kit delivery services in the US, have plummeted after Amazon registered a trademark to provide a competing service. Photograph: This follows the announcement of Amazon's planned purchase of Whole Foods Market, which experts speculate could lead to drastic changes in the way food is bought and delivered. Democrat David Cicilline voiced concerns over Amazon's plans for Whole Foods, pushing for an investigation into the deal's impact on consumers.
Shares in Blue Apron, one of the largest meal-kit delivery services in the US, have plummeted after Amazon registered a trademark to provide a competing service. The future of Blue Apron is in jeopardy as Amazon prepares to enter the fast-expanding industry. This follows the announcement of Amazon's planned purchase of Whole Foods Market, which experts speculate could lead to drastic changes in the way food is bought and delivered. Democrat David Cicilline voiced concerns over Amazon's plans for Whole Foods, pushing for an investigation into the deal's impact on consumers.