The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Unlike standard handheld Point-of-Sale (POS) devices that require the server to stand at the table while the guest completes the transaction, Ziosk’s Drop & Pay™ functions as a modern digital check presenter.

The decision follows a comprehensive, multi-month review of country-specific operating conditions. The move signals a broader industry trend of quick-commerce and food delivery giants prioritising profitability and market dominance over pure geographic footprint.

The collaboration introduces Flavour Boosters, a new spice blend program designed to offer college students greater personalisation and bold flavour profiles across their dining hall meals.

KBP Brands, one of the largest franchise operators in the United States, has announced a significant expansion of its SONIC Drive-In portfolio with the acquisition of 78 locations across five states.

The custom packaging debuted at the festival's 25th Anniversary Burger Bash event on February 19, 2026, marking the first time the internationally recognised competition has utilised a unified, premium branded vessel for its culinary contenders.

US Foods Holding Corp. has announced the rollout of Menu IQ, a new AI-powered digital solution engineered to help foodservice operators optimise menu profitability and manage fluctuating food costs.

The collaboration leverages the massive brand equity of OREO to create "craveable" menu news, moving beyond the classic chocolate sandwich cookie to incorporate the popular Golden OREO® flavour profile into the bakery chain's lineup.

McDonald’s Corporation is actively testing new menu items and adjusting its long-term food strategy to accommodate the rapidly shifting dietary habits of consumers using GLP-1 weight-loss medications, such as Ozempic and Wegovy.