Delivery boxes unhealthy: Nutritionist calls out Swiggy and Zomato over plastic containers; Zomato CEO responds
Celebrity nutritionist Luke Coutinho recently called on food delivery platforms Swiggy and Zomato to switch to biodegradable, non-plastic containers for food packaging. Highlighting the health risks of using plastic, especially for hot foods, Coutinho's appeal emphasized the need for safer food delivery practices. Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal responded positively, promising to highlight restaurants that use food-safe packaging, while Swiggy is yet to respond.