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The appointment signals McDonald's intent to leverage cross-industry expertise as it continues to modernise its operational framework. Farley’s election brings the Board to a total of 12 members.

Pizza Hut has announced its seasonal marketing offensive for Valentine's Day, partnering with Nick Carter and Howie Dorough of the Backstreet Boys to promote the return of its iconic Heart-Shaped Pizza.

This year, the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) giant is pivoting away from standard holiday tropes, choosing instead to anchor its campaign in the authenticity of intangible cultural heritage: traditional Chinese lantern art.

Big Whisk Green Chili Jam has announced a strategic expansion into over 150 retail and foodservice locations, transitioning from a proprietary restaurant ingredient to a standalone CPG product.

The feature is designed to guide drivers to specific building entrances rather than generic street addresses, addressing a critical inefficiency in the delivery, logistics, and ride-hailing sectors.

The collaboration leverages the high brand equity of Frank's RedHot in the Canadian market to capitalise on the growing consumer demand for spicy flavour profiles.

The collaboration centers on a three-part web series, releasing between February 2 and 9, designed to promote the retailer's newest plant-based menu innovation: the falafel ball.

The transaction marks a significant advancement in the company's European growth strategy, representing its second acquisition within the fresh produce category as it seeks to build a robust pan-European fresh network.