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Shanghai authorities crack down on O2O food delivery apps

O2O delivery has absolutely exploded in China over the past couple of years, giving rise to powerful new startups like Ele.me as well as attracting big players like Baidu and Meituan to the growing market. It’s not difficult to see why; O2O food is a win for everyone. Restaurants get access to more customers with no need for additional seating space, and customers get the food they want delivered right to their doorstep.
This might seem like a minor issue, but food sourcing is a real concern in China, where food safety can be a problem. High profile cases have died down in comparison to a few years ago, when scandals were flying so thick and fast that a Fudan University student started what became a very popular website to keep track of them all. But issues remain. For example, just a couple of months ago Hebei officials issued a forced recall order after a Chinese company’s milk products were found to contain illegally high levels of sodium sulfocyanate.