Prime Highlights Plant-based food demand is showing renewed and sustainable growth, marking a positive turnaround after challenging years. Consumers are increasingly shifting toward natural, minimally processed plant-based options, reflecting evolving…
Prime Highlights: Barry Callebaut is investing €250 million to modernize its Wieze plant, the largest chocolate factory in the world, strengthening its European operations. The upgrades will improve production efficiency,…
Prime Highlights Yum China delivered a strong fourth quarter, supported by a sharp rise in delivery orders and aggressive store expansion, despite cautious consumer spending in China. Management highlighted sustained…
Prime Highlights: Popeyes is opening its ninth Scottish restaurant in Dundee, creating 81 new jobs and joining the local community. To celebrate the launch, the first few customers will receive…
Prime Highlights: McDonald’s Pilsworth branch reopens with a fresh layout, new technology, and the ‘Ready on Arrival’ service for faster meal pickup. The renovation includes EV charging points, improved seating,…
Prime Highlights: Starbucks reported its first increase in customer visits in two years, signaling early success in CEO Brian Niccol’s turnaround strategy. Global same-store sales rose 4%, with strong performance…
Prime Highlights: Taco Bell introduces its new Luxe Value Menu, featuring 10 items priced at $3 or less, combining new creations and fan favorites. The menu offers tasty, affordable options,…
Prime Highlights: Grubhub’s parent company, Wonder, has acquired Claim, a restaurant rewards app, to offer diners more savings and help restaurants attract customers. Claim’s technology will allow restaurants to reach…
Prime Highlights: Cirrec can now turn over three billion used PET trays annually into food-grade material, supporting sustainable packaging. The plant achieves over 95% purity in recycled PET, making it…
Prime Highlights Greencore has successfully completed its £1.2 billion takeover of Bakkavor, creating a major force in the UK convenience food sector. The merger brings together two leading food suppliers,…
Prime Highlights: Jersey is seeking feedback from food businesses on new food laws aimed at improving public health and modernising safety standards. Proposed changes include mandatory allergen labelling, a licensing…
Prime Highlights: A group of Guernsey investors has acquired JPRestaurants, the company behind popular venues like Banjo, Oyster Box, and Jersey Crab Shack. The investment aims to support the long-term…
Prime Highlight Starbucks launched its 2026 winter menu on January 6, introducing protein-rich caramel beverages, Dubai chocolate–inspired iced drinks, and returning pistachio favorites. The new lineup reflects customer demand for…
Prime Highlight KFC introduced a new Value Lineup of five affordable $5 bowls featuring popular menu items. The lineup aims to provide filling meals with familiar flavors at lower prices…
Prime Highlight Overseas consumers are increasingly seeking authentic Korean flavours, boosting the popularity of dishes like spicy ramyeon and traditional dumplings worldwide. Korean restaurants and fine dining establishments, including Michelin-starred…
Prime Highlights: Devyani International and Sapphire Foods India plan to merge, creating one of the largest Yum! Brands' franchisees in India. The merger is expected to accelerate KFC expansion and…
Prime Highlights Skip’s Steak and Seafood Bar has expanded beyond Glasgow for the first time, opening a new restaurant in the seaside town of Largs with views overlooking the coast.…
Prime Highlights: Mixue, the world’s largest restaurant chain with over 53,000 stores, has opened its first U.S. locations in Los Angeles and New York City. The brand is known for…
Prime Highlight ÄIO has received a €1.2 million grant from Enterprise Estonia to advance its FERM-OIL project focused on sustainable, food-grade fats produced through fermentation. The project aims to reduce…
Prime Highlights: McDonald’s plans a £4 million investmentin Hawick with a new drive-thru and coffee shop. The development is expected to create over 100 full- and part-time jobs, boosting the…
Prime Highlights: Fiber is gaining popularity as consumers focus on gut health and digestive wellness. Major brands like PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, and Nestlé are launching new fiber-rich products to meet growing…
Prime Highlights: Coca-Cola COO Henrique Braun will succeed James Quincey as CEO on March 31, 2026, ensuring a smooth leadership transition. Braun aims to focus on global growth, technology improvements,…
Prime Highlights: Popeyes opens its 100th UK restaurantat London Bridge station, marking rapid growth since 2021. The chain plans to open nearly 50 more restaurants in 2025, creating thousands of…
Prime Highlights: Moor Hall, the Michelin-starred countryside restaurant in Aughton, has been ranked the No. 1 place to eat in Britain by Harden’s guide. The restaurant’s head chef, Mark Birchall,…
Prime Highlights: Dave’s Hot Chicken is opening its first South London store in Croydonon December 16, expanding its UK presence. The chain offers signature spicy chickenwith customizable spice levels, from…
Prime Highlights: Chick-fil-A plans its first restaurant in Scotland, bringing new jobs and a unique dining experience to Edinburgh. The restaurant design will respect the historic buildingwhile enhancing the area’s…
Prime Highlights: Wingstop reaches its 3,000th restaurant worldwide, expanding rapidly with nearly 800 new locations in just two years. The brand continues to grow globally, entering six new international marketsand…
Prime Highlights: The new McDonald’s in Ammanford will create employment opportunities, particularly for young people entering the workforce. The restaurant is expected to attract more visitors to the town, boosting…
Prime Highlights: Loca Bar and Restaurant, opened in May, has already been named one of the UK’s top 100 restaurants by OpenTable. The restaurant offers a full menu for breakfast,…
Prime Highlights SuperMeat has raised $3.5 millionto support the launch of its cultivated chicken in Europe. The funding marks a major step toward bringing lab-grown chicken to commercial markets. Key…
Prime Highlights: London’s acclaimed Whyte’s Restaurant is bringing its one-night-only pop-up to Glasgow’s West Side Tavern on Thursday, November 20. The restaurant, known for inventive menus and Michelin Guide recognition,…
Prime Highlights: Popeyes will open its 100th UK restaurant next week, marking a major growth milestone for the brand. The chain continues to expand quickly, driven by strong nationwide demand…
Prime Highlights: Honest Burgers is opening a new restaurant at Cabot Circus on November 22, marking its first venue inside a retail shopping centre. A second Bristol branch is planned for Cribbs Causeway,…
Prime Highlights: Japan is boosting food technology and synthetic biologyto drive economic growth under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. The government will support startups, invest in new technologies, and strengthen supply…
Prime Highlights: Urban Tandoor, famous for its viral music parodies, has been nominated for this year’s Asian Food and Drink Awards, with the winners to be announced in London next…
Prime Highlights: KFC is opening a new restaurant in Heswall, Wirral, creating 25 local jobs. The restaurant will support the community through food donations and local clean-up initiatives. Key Facts:…
Prime Highlights: Popeyes® UK is opening its first West Sussex restaurant at Crawley Leisure Park on 13th November 2025. The grand opening will feature exciting giveaways, including free Chicken Sandwiches…
Prime Highlights: Oakland Care has opened the UK’s first dementia-friendly restaurant, Kentish Kitchen, at its Hyllden Heights care home in Kent. The initiative promotes inclusive fine dining for people with…
Prime Highlights: Flappy Joe’s, a new healthy fast-food diner, is set to open at Jaywick Sands’ Sunspot, offering affordable, additive-free meals made from fresh ingredients. The Sunspot business center continues…
Prime Highlights: Lasso, a new US food-tech company, has launched with $6.5 million in funding to create healthier, protein- and fiber-rich foods. The start-up, founded by the team behind Tender…
Prime Highlights: Australia has a rare opportunity to become a global hub for food biomanufacturing, boosting both the economy and national food security. Experts warn that strong government support and…
Prime Highlights: The high-protein trend is rapidly growing, driving innovation across the food and beverage industry. Companies are introducing new, sustainable products like fermented high-protein whey powders to meet consumer…
Prime Highlights: Orelle, Birmingham’s award-winning restaurant, will rebrand as 24 Stories from 24 October, offering a refreshed dining experience. The new menu will feature dishes inspired by Birmingham’s culinary history,…
Prime Highlights: Utah-based chain Swig popularized the “dirty soda” trend, which is now boosting the U.S. soda market and inspiring other brands to follow. PepsiCo plans to launch two ready-to-drink…
Prime Highlights: Michelob Ultra has overtaken Modelo Especial to become the best-selling beer in the U.S. The shift marks a comeback for AB InBev, after losing ground when Bud Light…
Prime Highlights: Cardiff’s Kings Road will soon welcome Ogof, a new neighbourhood restaurant and wine shop, offering a fresh dining experience for locals. The restaurant is led by chef Alex…
Prime Highlights: · Starbucks has been named the official coffee partner and founding-level sponsor for the 2028 L.A. Olympic and Paralympic Games, as well as Team USA. · Specially designed…
Prime Highlight: Convenience stores are winning over breakfast customers with fresh, made-to-order meals and wider choices. Fast-food chains like McDonald’s are losing morning traffic as consumers seek more variety and…
Prime Highlights: Brian Niccol marks one year as CEO, focusing on improving customer experience and returning Starbucks to its roots. Early signs of recovery include record sales weeks and the…
Prime Highlights: Jim Cramer recommends Casey’s General Stores as a strong investment option outside the Mag7 tech stocks. Casey’s growth is fueled by its expanding locations and popular food menu,…
Prime Highlights UK government plans to ban sales of energy drinks to under-16s to protect children’s health and encourage better lifestyle choices. Experts and campaigners strongly support the move, calling…
Prime Highlights: Keurig Dr Pepper is acquiring Dutch coffee and tea company JDE Peet’s in an $18 billion deal to strengthen its coffee business. After the acquisition, the company plans…
Prime Highlights: Major chains like McDonald’s, Starbucks, Dunkin’, and Dutch Bros are betting big on beverages to drive sales, with Gen Z leading demand for cold, bold, and customized drinks.…
Prime Highlights KFC to revive its iconic Hot & Spicy Wings and Potato Wedges nationwide from August 18. Return driven by massive customer demand and as part of KFC's brand…
Prime Highlights: McDonald's launches a new "McDonaldland Meal" for adults, including collectible tins and a mystery-flavored shake. McDonaldland favorite friends return after an absence spanning over two decades. Key Facts:…
Prime Highlights Papa Johns welcomes David Rose as the Senior Director, Global MarTech, AI & Innovation. The hiring marks an increase in global focus on marketing technology, AI, and digital…
Prime Highlights Starbucks shares rose after CEO Brian Niccol reported good signs of a turnaround on the "Back to Starbucks" brand turnaround program. Same-store sales fell, but investor sentiment was…
Prime Highlights Certain prepared ham salad products are being recalled for potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. No illnesses have occurred as of yet; customers are asked to check packaging and…
Prime Highlights Vilore Foods acquires Tia Lupita Foods, entering strategically into the clean-label and natural Hispanic foods segment. The acquisition also continues Vilore's vision to provide consumers with innovative, health-focused,…
Prime Highlights US consumers will see a 20–25% price hike of orange juice due to tariffs on imports from Brazil. Johanna Foods sues over 50% tariff, calling it unfair and…
Prime Highlights More than 90% of US ice cream producers are planning to eliminate artificial coloring by 2028. Certified natural alternatives for coloring have paved the way for the industry…
Prime Highlights U.S. withdrawal from long-standing tomato trade agreement, imposing 17.09% tariff on Mexican imports. U.S. retail prices of tomatoes will rise 10–50% over next few weeks. Key Fact Mexican…
Prime Highlights US soft-serve ice cream chain Carvel will launch its first store in India later this August in New Delhi. The firm will have 100 stores in India through…
Prime Highlights Mondelez Canada stops making the Jersey Milk chocolate bar symbol because of sluggish customer demand. The move is as part of a portfolio review plan; there are no…
Prime Highlights FoodChain ID debuts "Mentor," a guidance platform powered by AI for food and beverage product development. The platform combines real-time regulatory and formulation intelligence to enable faster innovation…
Prime Highlights McDonald's to end Krispy Kreme doughnuts from July 2, 2025. Krispy Kreme to end the deal because cost and profitability at scale are low. Key Facts The deal…
Prime Highlights CF Chinook Centre is holding its 65th annual Stampede Pancake Breakfast on July 5, in an attempt to set a Guinness World Record for the most pancakes served.…
Prime Highlights: Little Caesars launches first store in Delhi-NCR, its India entry. Aims to open 100 stores in the country by end of this decade. Key Facts: Third-largest global pizza…
Prime Highlights Starbucks is experimenting with a sugar-free vanilla latte with protein-enriched banana cold foam in some U.S. locations. The action marks Starbucks' entry back into dietary high-protein beverages, aiming…
Prime Highlights V8 jumps into the powdered drink market with new energy drink mixes for active lifestyles. Campbell's vision is to become a contender in the $3 billion drink mix…
Prime Highlights : The UK government's restriction on advertising junk foods to kids has been pushed back to 5 January 2026. The delay comes after advertisers and food companies expressed…
Prime Highlights Three natural coloring additives have been recently approved by the FDA to allow the food industry to move away from artificial colors. The action promotes safer, plant-based substitutes…
Prime Highlights: Nestlé is rapidly scaling up Singapore R&D capabilities to concentrate on alternative proteins, environmentally friendly packaging, and digitalization. The growth is backed by the Singapore Economic Development Board,…
Prime Highlights: Datassential launches Generative AI Search in Datassential One, providing real-time food and beverage industry information from the industry largest intelligence library. The new technology accelerates decision-making and enhances…
Prime Highlights Maggi introduces a new range of noodles in the U.S. with Indian, Chinese, and Korean-style taste. Launch targeting Gen Z shoppers, influenced by social media fads and seeking…
Prime Highlights : WK Kellogg Co. finds potential in health-oriented consumers who will pay a little extra for healthy cereals. Even with softer Q1 sales, the company is ready to…
Prime Highlights The ICT industry in the world Food & Beverage (F&B) market will increase at a CAGR rate of 10.79% through 2030, driven by digital transformation. Adopting AI, cloud,…
Prime Highlights Oterra has expanded its business in Kochi, India, to cater increasing demand for natural color food coloring. The new center will allow Oterra to service customers in the…
Prime Highlights: 154 million lives have been calculated to have been saved by vaccines since the past 50 years—six lives a minute. 2025 is a value of access to vaccine…
Prime Highlights The firm recalled 25,600 of its Good & Gather infant food nationwide because they contained too much lead. Products being recalled are 4 oz tubs of Pea, Zucchini,…
Prime Highlights Barry Callebaut is diversifying into non-cocoa products, such as precision-fermented substitutes, to offset sky-rocketing cocoa prices. The group forecasts a mid-single-digit decrease in sales volume owing to price…
Prime Highlights Cabot Creamery starts voluntary recall of over 1,700 pounds of butter due to high coliform levels. Recall is across seven U.S. states but is of low health risk,…
Prime Highlights Indulge in cool summer beverages that are blood sugar-friendly as well. Healthy beverages satisfy thirst without affecting health or causing a spike in glucose levels. Key Facts These…
Prime Highlights: The food additive sucralose has the ability to stimulate human beings to feel hungry depending on an influence on brain processes. Whereas sugar triggers the release of fullness…
Prime Highlights: Novolex and Pactiv Evergreen Inc. merged to become one of the biggest food, drink, and specialty packaging businesses. The consolidation combines bases for products, expands marketplace coverage, and…
Prime Highlights: Three programs are initiated by Food Processing Skills Canada (FPSC) for establishing the food and beverage (F&B) industry in times of recession. The three programs are initiated independently…
Prime Highlights: AI's changing how we make and get food—making things run smoother, keeping food safe, and making meals that fit individual health needs. Companies are using AI to cut…
Prime Highlights: Domino’s Pizza introduces its long-awaited Parmesan Stuffed Crust, marking the brand’s entry into the competitive stuffed crust market. Domino’s spent three years perfecting the recipe, involving extensive market…
Prime Highlights: Yum Brands has partnered with Nvidia to accelerate AI adoption across its restaurants. The collaboration will bring AI-driven order-taking, Nvidia-powered computer vision, and AI-based performance assessments to Yum's…
Prime Highlights: The company introduces a new prebiotic soda brand to compete with Olipop and Poppi. Prebiotic sodas have gained popularity as consumers seek healthier alternatives to traditional sodas. Key…
Prime Highlights: Hilton Foods has formed a long-term joint venture with The National Agricultural Development Company (NADEC) to expand meat production in Saudi Arabia. Hilton Foods will hold a 49%…
Mondelez International, the owner of Oreo cookies, launched a preliminary takeover offer for Hershey. The deal will make one of the largest foods and beverage companies worldwide. It is the…
McDonald's is to introduce a new McValue menu in 2025 in a bid to keep customers as food prices skyrocket. The fast-food chain intends to maintain its $5 value meal,…
The recent ransomware attack one of the company's vendors in software leaves the Starbucks employees unable to access their employee platform, hence facing scheduling challenges. The outage, starting over the…
Yum Brands Inc said it has missed the analysts' expectations for third-quarter earnings and revenue, whose downward trend is largely because of same-store sales falling at KFC and Pizza Hut.…
Starbucks is in serious trouble regarding a challenging market environment in China, as the same-store sales for that region decreased 14% during the fourth quarter of 2024. According to many…
Starbucks announced on Wednesday that it will eliminate the surcharge for dairy substitutes, resulting in savings of more than 10% on beverages for some U.S. customers. The company also stated…
Coca-Cola Company reported solid quarterly earnings on Wednesday by beating estimates, for the most part since price increases offset weakening consumer demand. Still, the company shares fell 2% during morning…
PepsiCo Inc. disclosed its official acquisition of Mexican American food maker Siete Foods for $1.2 billion in cash. The all-cash deal is described as the biggest food-related acquisition the company has…
Nestlé has committed €30 million (approximately $32.97 million) to upgrade its cereal beverages production line at the Avanca factory in Portugal, the only facility of its kind in Europe. This…
Premium chocolatier Lindt & Sprüngli has elevated its renowned Lindor range with the introduction of four exquisite new flavors: Lindor Dark 70% Mint, Lindor Pistachio, Lindor Tiramisu, and a limited-edition…
Crespel & Deiters, a leading wheat processor, has announced a significant milestone with the construction of a new €18.5 million silo building in Ibbenbüren, Germany. This project marks the largest…
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has unveiled plans to invest an additional $105.5 million into its Moorabbin plant in Victoria, Australia. This marks the largest investment CCEP has ever made in…