The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Airport hospitality group OTG appoints industry veteran Sri Anne as Chief Technology Officer to lead digital transformation and infrastructure growth.

Dunkin enters the energy drink market with Dunkin Zero while debuting a seasonal banana-inspired menu to drive mid-day sales and beverage innovation.

US cannabis and beverage firm Tilray has acquired BrewDog's UK and Irish assets for £33 million, preserving 11 strategic bars but resulting in nearly 500 job losses.

The update highlights a significant focus on beverage innovation through the introduction of Ube and Matcha variants, alongside a strategic expansion of its "on-the-go" tea services and retail instant coffee footprint.

BrewDog, once the standard-bearer for the global craft beer movement, has suspended operations across its entire bar network today, March 2, 2026. The move comes as an announcement regarding the sale of the business is expected early this week, following a protracted period of financial restructuring and operational shifts.

Subway has officially launched the All Dressed Sauce, inspired by Ruffles, transforming one of the country's most iconic salty snack profiles into a proprietary sandwich condiment.

The new trio spans across Dutch Bros' core beverage platforms, including its proprietary Rebel™ energy drinks, lemonades, and coffee lines, allowing the brand to capture various dayparts and consumer preferences.

Crucially for the commercial foodservice equipment sector, the opening establishes Unox as the only commercial oven manufacturer to produce combi ovens domestically within the United States.