The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Global foodservice technology provider PAR Technology Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Bridg, an identity resolution and shopper intelligence platform, from Cardlytics, Inc.

The launch addresses one of the most persistent operational pain points in the sector: the noise, maintenance, and pollution associated with generator use. Developed through extensive R&D with industry partners.

The collaboration will integrate the entire Commerce7 winery portfolio—comprising hundreds of premium brands—into the DRINKS Anywhere supplier network.

The company is positioning its technology as a direct solution to the persistent labour, consistency, and throughput challenges facing the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) sector.

The integration targets the 42 million Americans who rely on government benefits for grocery purchasing, offering a streamlined path for retailers in the grocery, convenience, and restaurant sectors to accept these funds digitally.

By leveraging accessible technologies—specifically microcontrollers and modular components based on platforms like Arduino—the company is building custom solutions tailored to the nuances of tea handling.

Packaging solutions provider Harpak-ULMA has announced a significant performance breakthrough for the high-volume ground meat sector, introducing a new application of its Mondini Trave Sinfonia® tray-sealing platform.

TAGAT Foodtech has officially launched its operations today, establishing a consolidated solutions ecosystem designed to digitise the entire animal protein supply chain.