The online-to-offline (O2O) food delivery industry and its recent development in China
- 2 February 2021
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Springer Science and Business Media LLC in European Journal of Clinical Nutrition
- Vol. 75 (2), 232-237
- https://doi.org/10.1038/s41430-020-00842-w
Abstract
This paper offers a unique perspective about the development of the online-to-offline (O2O) food delivery industry from 2017 to 2019 in China. This study demonstrates the latest transformation and improvements of the O2O market that address some common problems in the early stages of the development of this raising industry in China. New strategies and regulations from the O2O platforms, food providers, and national and local governments are discussed. In our view, the mission of the O2O industry in general has shifted from pursuing enormous quantity to ensuring high quality. China’s O2O food delivery industry warrants further attention and studies as it grows and develops into the future. We suggest future studies to work on its economic, behavioral, and health impacts on population level as it encompasses both great risks and rewards.Keywords
Funding Information
- Cyrus Tang Foundation (419600-11102)
- China Medical Board (15-216, 12-108)
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