1. Department: Food

Blue Apron strikes $50M deal to transition to ‘asset-light’ model

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The meal kit maker plans to transfer fulfillment centers, equipment, expertise and an undisclosed number of employees to FreshRealm, which supplies fresh meals to retailers.

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