The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

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.

Adult novelty brand Buzzbar has partnered with New York restaurant Serendipity Three to launch a range of premium spirit-infused desserts, targeting high-margin experiential dining.

Taco Bell has expanded its beverage footprint with a permanent cold brew and cold foam range, supporting Yum Brands' strategic goal to scale Taco Bell beverage sales to five billion dollars by 2030.

Starbucks will launch two new blue-hued, coconut-flavoured beverages on June 16, utilising blue spirulina and customisable functional boosts to capture summer consumer demand.