Published 22:14 IST, April 8th 2020

COVID-19: Zomato marks delivery persons with superhero capes to mark their contribution

Zomato App has celebrated the delivery persons that brave all odds to deliver food in time by marking them with a superhero cape

Reported by: Riya Baibhawi
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As world lauds healthcare workers and police forces for serving m unconditionally during coronavirus pandemic, food delivery giants Zomato took opportunity to highlight contribution me by food delivery personnel. Zomato celebrated unsung heroes that brave all odds to deliver food in time by marking m with a superhero cape on its app. 

In latest update of app, what used to previously be a tiny person on a bike, deting a delivery person's location on map for users to track ir orders, is w a person with a red cape with letter 'Z' printed on it in white. person is also depicted as flying to delivery dress, implying that delivery person was, in fact, a superhero.

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Marico to tie up with Zomato

Amid nationwide coronavirus lockdown, FMCG giant Marico Limited has anunced a tie-up with food delivery platforms Swiggy and Zomato to launch an initiative to enable delivery of essential food items to consumers. company has introduced 'Saffola Store' on food delivery platforms, via which consumers can order food items under Marico Brand — Saffola Oils, Saffola Plain Oats, Saffola Masala Oats and Coco Soul Virgin coconut oil.

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In a press release, Marico said service is alrey available on Zomato in Bengaluru and Delhi-NCR and will soon be extended to or metros like Mumbai, Kolkata, Chandigarh and Ahmedab starting next week. Meanwhile, Marico's Swiggy stores have started delivery in Gurugram and service will be extended to rest of Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, and Mumbai this weekend.

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Sanjay Mishra, Chief Operating Officer- India Sales and Banglesh Business, Marico Limited, said company intends to extend its support to country while it faces Coronavirus crisis. “As one of India’s leing consumer companies, we are working towards ensuring availability and easy access of essential food items to consumers. In an effort towards this, we have partnered with Swiggy and Zomato to provide Saffola and Coco Soul products to individuals’ doorstep in a safe manner,” he said.

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22:14 IST, April 8th 2020