After the great success of the last 12 months, 2025 became our biggest year yet! From hosting our own awards and winning new accolades, to delivering nationwide campaigns and major events, we've gone from strength to strength. As we enter another new year, let's have a look back and reflect on the biggest moments from the last 12 months!

From one winner to another

No stranger to awards, Mealzo outdid itself this year by winning Best Marketing campaign at the World Catering Technology Awards 2025 for our Mealzo Mega Munch, as well as Best Commission-Free Meal Ordering Solution at the Global Tech Insider Awards 2025 . Being recognised through such high-level acclaim inspires our entire team and demonstrates the dedication put in day in, day out across the board.

And we weren't just winning awards, we were giving them out too! In it's inaugural year, the Mealzo Takeaway Awards launched to shine a spotlight on the restaurants that go the extra mile; not only those who serve incredible food but also those who make a real impact in their communities. With 92 awards up for grabs across the UK and just 17 categories, the competition was fierce. From nationwide awards like Best Takeaway and Best Fish & Chips to standout titles like Hidden Gem and Best Newcomer, every award highlights the dedication, passion, and love of food that fuel the food service industry.

Ethical, Sustainable and Beneficial for All

2025 was also the year Mealzo became B Corp certified, a prestigious designation awarded exclusively to businesses that meet the highest standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability. This milestone acknowledges Mealzo's continued commitment to prioritising more than just profit. During assessment, B Corp valued our dedication to sustainability, our mission to help our partners grow their businesses, and our extensive charitable initiatives.

Achieving B Corp certification is a significant milestone, but it’s more than just an achievement. It’s a promise to our partners and our customers. This next step represents our ongoing commitment to continuous improvement and makes us the only food delivery platform on the market to have been awarded this designation!

Mealzo in the Prime-Time Spotlight

For the first time ever, Mealzo launched a TV advert on STV! As Scotland is where it all started, STV was the perfect way to connect with the people who matter most, our local community. Broadcasting to millions across Scotland, Mealzo brought brand-new customers looking for the best deal for ordering their takeaways, and new partners looking to join the fastest-growing 0% commission platform.

Mealzo also hit the airwaves with a brand-new radio campaign on Capital Scotland, reaching eager listeners across the country. From commuters heading home to those relaxing after a long day, the campaign delivered a significant rise in app downloads from customers wanting better value when ordering local.

LGBTQ+, Students, and Charity

2025 wasn't just about growth; it was also about giving back! Mealzo returned to Glasgow's Pride bigger, brighter and more colourful than ever for our third year, offering support and celebrating the LGBTQ+ community across the city. Not satisfied with one event, Mealzo also marched up the Royal Mile for the first time at Edinburgh's Pride, joining thousands in love, equality and togetherness in the Scottish Capital.

The team also returned to Freshers Festival with huge enthusiasm, welcoming thousands of new students to Glasgow with exclusive offers, big smiles and prizes to win! A simple game of Jenga could win anything from a 3 kg tub of Nutella to branded water bottles, leading to huge queues and even greater excitement.

Mealzo also continued its steadfast support of Malawi Tomorrow, a charity bringing vital support and opportunities to the children in Malawi. Through event sponsorship, Mealzo helped raise thousands for life-changing projects.

Expos and Exhibitions

Mealzo made its presence felt at exhibitions across the UK this year, from Glasgow to Coventry, returning to some of the nation’s biggest industry events. At What’s Cooking, Henry Colbeck's annual event for millions of customers, the Mealzo team connected face-to-face with takeaway owners in Newcastle, presenting our latest products and making the most of a golden opportunity for 1-on-1 conversations.

Our return to ScotHot delivered a packed audience, with Mealzo drawing queues through an eye-catching stand, live demonstrations, and exclusive show offers. Our focus on our technology and growing our partner's businesses through innovative new products caught the eye of thousands amongst the biggest event for the Scottish hospitality industry.

Following the immense success of last year's exhibition, Mealzo returned to the UK Food & Drink shows at the Birmingham NEC. Welcoming an even greater crowd of 30,000 to the halls, the three-day event set out Mealzo as an industry leader for new faces and existing partners from not just Birmingham, but the whole UK.

Last but not least, Mealzo exhibited at Fry It for the first time, where the team experienced another standout event with customers of Friars Pride, a nationwide supplier in all things fish and chips. Showcasing its full product offering meeting new potential partners eager for the right system for them, Mealzo finished off Expo season better than ever before!

Breaking Ground in Technology

At Mealzo, innovation is at the heart of everything we do, and 2025 was another huge year for new products. Beginning with the launch of ZoLED, Mealzo has built a bright, dynamic, multi- purpose digital display designed to help takeaways stand out. With tailored content, customisable visuals and real-time updates, ZoLEDs have given partners a powerful new way to promote deals and catch the eyes of passing customers.

Taking it a step further, the ZoLED Max introduced a larger, more powerful screen designed for high-footfall areas, offering the increased promotion and visibility of the ZoLED screen, while including an interconnected self-ordering kiosk to increase ordering. This product proved extremely popular for takeaways in built-up areas in capturing and converting attention into profit.

Mealzo also introduced it's new ZoSign range, our latest in digital signage technology. Available in 3 sizes, the ZoSign Mini, ZoSign Pro and ZoSign Pro Max, our new lineup gives businesses the flexibility to change prices and dishes on their menu instantly, while also refreshing the look of their business.

What’s next for Mealzo?

After everything we've achieved in 2025, Mealzo wants to extend both a massive thanks to our incredible partners, but also tease what's to come! With a brand-new slimmer, more reliable EPOS system set for launch in early 2026, bigger and bolder campaigns across the UK, and expansion into new cities and regions in the UK, Mealzo will continue to grow bigger than ever.

Mealzo isn’t slowing down, and 2026 is already shaping up to be our most exciting year yet! Keep an eye on our socials for the latest updates.