Gourmet ready-meal and pantry goods delivery service CoLab has called in the administrators, becoming the latest direct-to-consumer food platform to stumble in a rapidly changing Australian market.
CoLab officially launched in August 2022 as a combination of Sydney-based ChefPrep, which delivered restaurant-made meals for preparation at home, and Co-Lab Pantry, a Melbourne platform offering high-end fare from boutique producers.
It offers shoppers a range of ready-to-heat bao, pizzas, dumplings, and curries, from restaurants including Farro, South Yarra Deli, and Oriental Teahouse.
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Focused on the small business sector, David’s work covers the political, regulatory, and economic issues facing Australian entrepreneurs. Prior to joining SmartCompany, he was a reporter for Business Insider Australia. You can follow him on LinkedIn.
