The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Subway Canada has partnered with PepsiCo Canada’s Lay’s brand to launch a limited-edition potato chip inspired by the quick-service chain’s signature Italian Herbs and Cheese bread.

Walmart has launched its first in-store restaurant delivery integration within its app, allowing customers to order Subway for Express Delivery in under 30 minutes.

Subway Puerto Rico has expanded its Pasta Creations menu with three new customisable recipes prepared at its signature Food Theatre Station to capture value-seeking consumer spend.

Papa Johns has partnered with Disney and Pixar to launch immersive Pizza Planet pop-ups and a global menu, driving customer loyalty through in-app gamification.

Point-of-Sale supplier POS Supply Solutions has rebranded its linerless thermal labels to POS Sticky QuickStick Receipt Labels, simplifying adhesives for the foodservice sector.

QSR brand Burger King is bringing back its fan-favourite Crown Nuggets after a fifteen-year hiatus, alongside a creative Crayola partnership to boost family transactions during the peak summer window.

QSR brand Sonic has launched its 2026 summer menu, combining nostalgic tie-ins for the US 250th anniversary with premium burger innovations and gamified app rewards to boost transaction volume.

Restaurant brand Popeyes has launched its first at-home baking mixes at major US retailers including Walmart and Target, accelerating its CPG brand-extension strategy.