Global Foodservice News
Global Foodservice News — Nov. 1, 2026
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT DoorDash is nearing a deal to buy Instacart, report says The deal would bring together two delivery giants and provide a major boost for DoorDash’s growing grocery business. The biggest food delivery app in the U.S. may be about to get even bigger. DoorDash is in “advanced talks” to acquire grocery delivery service…
Read MoreKinetic to Meet with Tissue Industry Professionals at Tissue Summit North America 2026
The industrial knife manufacturer will present its tissue industry expertise at Table E22, with representatives available to discuss cutting solutions and operational needs The Kinetic Co. will participate in Tissue Summit North America 2026, taking place November 2–3 at the KI Convention Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The event will bring together tissue manufacturers, converters,…
Read MoreConagra sheds light on sustainable packaging journey
CHICAGO — While food manufacturers are increasing investment in sustainable packaging, implementing and scaling this technology remains difficult. Conagra Brands, whose portfolio includes Hunt’s, Orville Redenbacher, Marie Callender’s and more, shared its own sustainable packaging journey and what it takes to make going green successful during a session at Pack Expo, held Oct. 18-21 in…
Read MoreDanone joins Nestlé, Coca-Cola in revising recycling labels after EU greenwashing probe
The Evian owner committed to specifying what parts of its water bottles are made from 100% recycled plastics and refrain from misleading marketing claims. Dive Brief: Danone has agreed to revise the recycling claims advertised on its plastic water bottles in response to a greenwashing complaint filed by the European Consumer Organization (BEUC). The food…
Read MoreRicoh USA partners with Hyphen to scale restaurant robotics
The arrangement covers Hyphen’s Automated Makeline, which is backed by Chipotle and Cava. icoh USA has partnered with food-service automation company Hyphen to support the expansion of robotics in the US restaurant industry. The partnership will use Ricoh Service Advantage, a lifecycle management solution designed to help emerging technology companies manage deployment and ongoing support…
Read MoreFortis launches restaurant management system in UAE
The platform combines point-of-sale, kitchen management, inventory tracking, customer loyalty, and QR ordering in one system. Point-of-sale (POS) and business software provider Fortis Digital Solutions has launched FortisOS for restaurants and cafés in the UAE. According to a press statement published by Zawya, the platform combines POS, kitchen management, inventory tracking, customer loyalty, and QR…
Read MoreHow restaurant operators turn real-time AI insights into action during peak service
It’s 12:21, and the lunch rush is in full swing. The line curves around the room. Mobile orders are stacking up. Two voids just came in, and there’s a new comp from a catering mix-up. Oh, and the chicken salad just ran out. Usually, it’d take a trip to the back office to 86 the…
Read MoreYes, there’s an HVAC market for doghouses
It’s a “pretty recession-proof business,” says Ricky Jones of Blythe Woodworks The U.S. this year had its hottest summer in 132 years of recordkeeping, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). What’s happening: Americans cranked the AC for themselves — and for their pets. One August TikTok video showing three dogs enjoying an…
Read MoreHVAC buying indicator plunges, dragging down consumers’ economic views
An index measuring whether consumers think it’s a good or bad time to buy ‘major household items’ fell 18 percent month-over-month in October, the largest monthly decline in the past year U.S. consumers’ outlook on buying large household durables — an indicator of HVAC purchasing intent — plunged in October. What’s happening: A University of…
Read MoreAHR Expo Announces 2027 Innovation Awards Winners
NEW PRODUCTS: From cooling and refrigeration to software, building automation and more, the latest group of annual winners will ALL be on display this January at AHR Expo in Chicago. WESTPORT, CT, Oct. 15, 2026 – The International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo) has announced the winners of the 2027 AHR Expo Innovation Awards.…
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