The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Papa Johns has selected Deliverect’s Smart Dispatch and Delivery Management platform to unify in-house and third-party delivery workflows across its entire U.S. restaurant network by 2027.

Venu Holding Corporation has entered a strategic partnership with PepsiCo to serve as the official beverage supplier for its growing Sunset Amphitheatre portfolio and future hospitality destinations.

Chipotle Mexican Grill is launching a limited-time Cilantro Lime Sauce developed by a former restaurant team member to capitalise on rising demand for signature condiments among Millennial and Gen Z diners.

Johnny Carino’s launches its next-generation prototype in Laredo, Texas, featuring a modernised design and a significant focus on its social bar and beverage program.

Grubhub and Dexa partner to launch a drone delivery pilot in Green Brook, New Jersey, integrating automated aerial technology into the Wonder restaurant platform.

SONIC introduces the Strawberry Horchata Cream Slush, combining traditional cinnamon-spiced flavours with fruit-forward profiles for a limited-time spring menu expansion.

PepsiCo accelerates its away-from-home growth strategy with the launch of Pilla Tortilla, a new Madrid-based restaurant concept featuring Lay's potato chips.

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf expands its functional beverage offerings with a new line of Cold Brew Energy Teas and protein-infused horchata drinks for spring.