Why restaurant brands are seeking more ‘special trip’ traffic

Conventional brands are adding things like six-pack cookies and shakes to win special trip intents over fast-growing specialty concepts.
Rebuilding The Planet One Cup At A Time: Turning Used Coffee Grounds Into A Foundation For The Future

How a team of RMIT researchers in Australia are repurposing spent coffee grounds into a stronger, more sustainable concrete
The H2O Revolution: Premium Hydration is a top beverage trend from #WaterTok and functional water and flavour-enhanced H2O

In the ever-evolving landscape of beverage trends, 2024 is set to quench our thirst with the most basic drink known to mankind.
Kol: Recreating Mexican Flavours with Seasonal British Produce

Chef-owner Santiago Lastra of the award-winning Kol in London is making waves with his innovative Mexican dishes prepared with seasonal British produce.
Restaurants bring mental health into focus

The pandemic and demand from younger generations have served as catalysts for more restaurant companies to add mental health programming and benefits.
Transforming Tradition: The Bombay Sweet Shop’s Modern Take On Mithai in India

India’s Bombay Sweet Shop, modernises the traditional ‘mithai’ shop concept with contemporary ingredients, techniques and aesthetics.
An Artisanal Gin That Puts Shanghai, China on the Global Craft Spirits Map

Peddlers Gin showcases the intricate richness of Chinese botanicals and how they contribute flavour and layers to gin-making.
Château Mercian has big dreams of putting Japan on the global map of wine

For a country that is well known for sake, whisky and beer, Château Mercian has been patiently pushing the boundaries with a slew of well-deserved awards fueled by lofty ambitions
Sustainability increasingly influencing consumer decisions in Asia-Pacific

Sustainability is emerging as a key influencing factor in Asia-Pacific, a key consumer market for food & beverage manufacturers, thanks to the rising urban population and increasing impact of environmental awareness.
How restaurant franchises are dealing with inflation

A look at some of the industry’s more interesting strategies to cope with inflation.