The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse is expanding its menu on 25 June with a new range of handcrafted chicken sandwiches, including a value-focused meal deal option.

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has introduced its new Freddy’s Bevies range, featuring five Custard Cream Sodas and three flavoured tea and lemonade options to meet rising demand for premium beverages.

Domino's Pizza has announced that Joe Jordan will succeed Russell Weiner as Chief Executive Officer effective 1 October 2026 as part of a multi-year succession plan.

Anchor Packaging and Pizza Hut have been recognised with the 2026 APR Recycling Leadership Award for their collaborative redesign of the Pizza Hut Wing Bowl.

Paris Baguette North America has expanded its summer menu with a limited-edition patriotic product range and a co-branded Red Bull campaign celebrating the US semiquincentennial.

Yum Brands has agreed to sell its Pizza Hut business for 2.7 billion dollars in the aggregate, dividing operations between LongRange Capital and Yum China.

Insomnia Cookies has partnered with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products to launch a limited-edition Supergirl-themed cookie range and custom packaging ahead of the film's theatrical debut.

Fast-casual restaurant chain Qdoba has expanded its summer menu with the launch of Spicy Tequila Lime Steak and Churro Chips alongside a targeted loyalty campaign.