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Swiggy launches hygiene badge and international ordering

By Startup Enthusiast · 24 October 2024

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Swiggy launched Swiggy Seal, a hygiene badge for restaurants in 650 cities

It also introduced International Login for ordering from 27 countries

The company is IPO-bound and competing with Zomato

Swiggy launched the Swiggy Seal initiative to highlight restaurants with high hygiene standards.
The badge appears on restaurant pages in cities like Pune starting November 2024.
Restaurants must meet strict criteria for cooking techniques and packaging to qualify for the seal.
Swiggy also introduced International Login allowing users in 27 countries to order from India.
Global users can use international credit cards or UPI to pay for food and groceries.
The company raised platform fees by Rs 10 ahead of the Diwali festival.
Competitor Zomato also increased its platform fee by over 42% to Rs 10.
Swiggy is described as being on track for an initial public offering soon.

The hygiene badge helps customers identify safe dining options amid growing health concerns.
International login expands the addressable market beyond domestic borders significantly.
Fee hikes reflect the industry's push toward profitability before going public.
Quality assurance initiatives aim to differentiate Swiggy from competitors like Zomato.
The IPO status indicates strong investor confidence in the business model.

Swiggy operates a food delivery platform connecting users with local restaurants.
It offers quick commerce through Instamart for grocery and essential deliveries in 650 cities across India.
Dineout reservations allow users to book tables at partner restaurants.
The platform serves over 650 cities across India with its services.
Customer insights from 7 million verified users drive quality assessments.
Professional audits by agencies like Eurofins ensure consistent hygiene standards.
The app supports multiple payment methods including cards and digital wallets.
Services include meal delivery, grocery shopping, and restaurant reservations.