Global Foodservice News
Shipping Containers Become Smart Infrastructure for Restaurant Design
In an industry where technology innovation is often associated with software platforms, AI-driven personalization and automation, a small restaurant in southern India is making a compelling case that the next frontier of restaurant technology may be as much about physical infrastructure as digital systems. PETTI Restaurant, located in the coastal port city of Tuticorin, represents…
Read MoreQuail Digital and Audivi Partner to Launch ‘Future’ Voice AI Platform for Drive-Thrus
The technology combines Quail’s high‑clarity audio systems with Audivi’s automated AI-powered voice ordering software. Quail Digital and Audivi have formed a global partnership to deliver a Voice AI hardware platform which has been hailed as the ‘future’ for quick service restaurants (QSR) and drive‑thru ordering. The new system, provided free to QSR operators using the…
Read MoreEvolvending launches automated dining at two new airports in US
The company’s units stock dishes and snacks from several well-known national chains. Evolvending has added new automated dining points at Southwest Florida and Charleston international airports, extending its network in the US travel sector. The company’s units stock dishes and snacks from several well-known national chains, including California Pizza Kitchen, White Castle, Wow Bao and…
Read MoreCarrier, Tesla Team Up To Improve Grid Efficiency
As electrification and smarter energy use expand, the HVAC systems contractors install could increasingly serve as a bridge between the home and the electric grid. A new coalition aimed at getting more out of the grid without building more of it underscores that shift. Launched March 10, Utilize brings together the likes of Carrier, Google,…
Read MoreThe Future of HVAC Training: CP Ryan Leading Winsupply’s Initiatives
The Winsupply Family of Companies has made a significant move in enhancing its training capabilities by appointing CP Ryan as the Director of Training at Winsupply Inc. With over 9,000 employees across the country, this initiative signifies not just a change in personnel but a commitment to the growth and development of the entire HVAC…
Read MoreRiding the GLP-1 wave
SAN FRANCISCO — “Reformulate now or react later” was how Lu Ann Willams, co-founder and president of Innova Market Insights, summed up the future impact of GLP-1 medications on food and beverage. Williams was participating in a panel at the Future FoodTech conference that took place March 19-20 that was discussing food regulations and MAHA.…
Read MoreDanone to Acquire ‘Functional Nutrition’ Company Huel in Reported $1B Deal
The company said the move would expand its presence in a “new and fast-growing” market. French dairy and food products company Danone announced Monday that it has reached an agreement to acquire Huel, a U.K.-based maker of protein powders, meal replacement solutions and other plant-based “functional nutrition” products. Danone officials said the deal would bolster…
Read MoreHow c-stores are capitalizing on Americans’ caffeine obsession
Americans are obsessed with caffeine and energy, and c-stores are answering the call for more options. From energy shots to caffeinated waters to the ability to juice fountain drinks with energy shots, c-stores are one of the top places consumers look for energy on the go. “Caffeine fits c stores’ core strength: urgency, portability, and…
Read MoreGen Z Is Not Killing Restaurants and Bars
Busting the myth that “Gen Z is killing bars and restaurants,” new data suggests they actually have a significantly higher incidence of going out to eat and drink across all on-premise segments when compared to other demographics. “Gen Z is driving important metrics that signal a return to growth for the restaurant industry, which is…
Read MoreWhy Restaurants Should Embrace the Inner Kidult
The “Kidult” trend presents a low-cost, but potentially high-impact opportunity for restaurants to drive traffic, encourage more frequent visits, and build emotional brand connection. The industry has recognized “Kidults,” identified as adults, led by Gen Z, who enjoy products and experiences typically associated with children or kids’ culture, to be a desired demographic, explained Jennifer…
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