The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

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.

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.