Analysis: Why has Amazon invested in Deliveroo?

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Amazon sent shockwaves across the grocery and food delivery sector today when it was revealed to have invested in takeaway delivery firm Deliveroo. Here, we look at the implications.

The investment – Amazon was the largest investor in Deliveroo’s latest £450m fundraising – pairs together two of the biggest perceived threats in the grocery sector.

But how will the tech giants disrupt the world of foodservice and grocery?

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