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Private Label Freeze Dried Fruits Market Set to Hit $1.36 Billion by 2036 as Retailers Boost Premium Snack Lines
The global private label freeze dried fruits market is projected to grow from $750 million in 2026 to $1,355.9 million by 2036, driven by consumer dem...
Sri Lanka's Smoke & Bitters Wins Michter's Art of Hospitality Award Ahead of Asia's 50 Best Bars 2026
Smoke & Bitters becomes the first Sri Lankan bar to receive the Michter's Art of Hospitality Award, highlighting the growing recognition of Sri Lanka'...

Ave Maria Restaurateur Phong Ho Discusses His Journey and Vision for the Community
Phong Ho, a longtime Ave Maria resident and owner of three local eateries, shares how he identified gaps in the town's food scene and expanded his fra...

Walmart and Sam's Club Campaign Raises $378,000 for Atlanta Community Food Bank
The annual Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign raised over $378,000 for the Atlanta Community Food Bank, providing more than 1.1 million meals to add...

Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii Opens New Boulder Location, Expanding Hawaiian Coffee Culture in Colorado
Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii opens a new café in Boulder, Colorado, on September 18, 2024, bringing premium Hawaiian coffee, a full food menu, and communi...

Father-Son Duo Brings Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii to Madison, New Jersey on September 30th
Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii opens its newest location in Madison, NJ, with plans for at least six more across the state, bringing premium Hawaiian coffee...

Paradies Lagardère and Plaza Premium Group Partner to Expand Airport Dining Through Vino Volo
The partnership allows Plaza Premium Lounge users to purchase a Dining Pass for exclusive access to curated menus at Vino Volo locations across nearly...

CAVA Opens First Downtown Detroit Restaurant, Expanding Michigan Presence
CAVA opens its first Detroit location, marking expansion in Michigan and contributing to local food insecurity efforts through donations.

Blueberry's Grill Wins Best Breakfast and Brunch at 2025 Best of the Beach Awards
Blueberry's Grill has been awarded Best Breakfast and Best Brunch in the 2025 Best of the Beach awards, solidifying its reputation as a top dining des...

California Tortilla and Frank's RedHot Reintroduce Buffalo Wing Burrito for 30th Anniversary
California Tortilla brings back the Buffalo Wing Burrito, a fan-favorite from years ago, in collaboration with Frank's RedHot, celebrating its 30th an...

Sweet Paris Crêperie Opens in Bridgeland, Expanding Houston-Area Presence
Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café has opened a new location in Cypress's Bridgeland community, marking its eighth Houston-area store and highlighting the br...

Norman Love Confections Expands Signature Collection with Global Flavors
Norman Love Confections introduces 10 new chocolates inspired by international destinations in its 25-piece signature gift box, blending global tastes...

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill Opens First Special Venue Location at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill expands into the sports and entertainment venue space with its first location at T-Mobile Arena, marking a strateg...

Canadian Club Becomes Official Partner of Canada Soccer and Canadian Premier League in Three-Year Deal
Canadian Club has signed a three-year partnership with Canada Soccer and the Canadian Premier League, becoming the exclusive whisky brand for the orga...

Coca-Cola Eyes $1 Billion Indian Bottling IPO as It Deepens Local Partnerships
Coca-Cola is exploring a $1 billion IPO for its Indian bottling subsidiary, HCCB, signaling a strategic shift toward local partnerships and capitalizi...

17th Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair to Showcase Global Beverages and Debut World of Spirits Zone
The upcoming fair highlights Hong Kong's role as a trade hub, featuring over 620 exhibitors and a new spirits zone, leveraging reduced liquor duties t...

Chef Point Marks 20th Holiday Season with Heat & Serve Turkeys and Festive Events Near DFW Airport
Chef Point Bar & Restaurant offers Heat & Serve Thanksgiving turkeys, holiday menus, and celebrations to simplify family gatherings near DFW Airport.

DC Wine & Spirits Highlights Shift Toward Ultra-Premium Wines and Champagnes as Gifting Trends Elevate Luxury
DC Wine & Spirits reports rising demand for ultra-premium wines and champagnes as consumers seek sophisticated, memorable gifts for milestones and cor...

Moore Declares State of Emergency, Allocates $10 Million to Food Banks Amid SNAP Uncertainty
Maryland Governor Wes Moore declares a state of emergency and provides $10 million to food banks to address potential SNAP benefit losses due to the f...

Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii Surprises Fans with Limited-Time 'Tidal Wave' Fall Lineup
Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii launches a bonus seasonal 'Tidal Wave' collection featuring the returning Dirty Pumpkin Chai and a new lava-topped version, a...

Millie's Homemade Ice Cream Partners with Franchise FastLane for Nationwide Franchise Expansion
Millie's Homemade Ice Cream has joined Franchise FastLane's CarPool program to scale its franchise operations from 20 locations in Pennsylvania and Fl...

Gluten-Free Snacks Transition from Niche to Mainstream as Consumer Preferences Evolve
Once a specialty category for medical needs, gluten-free snacks are now widely embraced for their convenience, versatility, and texture, reflecting a ...

Hong Kong Wine & Spirits Fair Opens with New 'World of Spirits' Zone Amid Duty Cut
The 17th Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair introduces a dedicated 'World of Spirits' zone featuring over 620 exhibitors from 23 countries, h...

Texas de Brazil Hawaii Launches Social Media Pages, Announces Holiday Hours
Texas de Brazil Hawaii is expanding its digital presence with new Facebook and LinkedIn pages and will be open on Thanksgiving and Christmas, enhancin...

17th Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair Concludes with Over 8,200 Buyers, Highlighting Global Demand for Diverse Wines and Spirits
The 17th Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair attracted over 8,200 trade buyers from 57 countries, showcasing a new "World of Spirits" zone and...

The Tea Palace Grand Opening Offers Holiday-Ready Teas with a Curated Online Selection
The Tea Palace launches on November 10, 2025, as a new online tea destination offering premium teas just in time for the holiday season, emphasizing q...

Counterflow Coffee and Bay City Brewing Launch Witching Hour Coffee Stout, a Nod to San Diego's Punk Roots
The collaboration yields a more accessible 5.5% ABV coffee stout, inspired by Southern California's punk rock spirit and designed for broader appeal w...

Squeeze-Bottle Tahini Taps Into Pantry Simplicity Trend
Mighty Sesame Co.'s squeeze-bottle tahini exemplifies how convenient, single-ingredient pantry staples are gaining traction as consumers prioritize si...

Accurate Franchising Expands Food & Beverage Portfolio with Five New Franchise Concepts
Accurate Franchising announced the launch of five new food and beverage franchise concepts, underscoring the growing trend of unique culinary brands s...

Breakfast Brothers Partners with Rambler Inn to Offer In-Room Dining Near AT&T Stadium
Breakfast Brothers has partnered with the Rambler Inn to provide hotel guests with QR code-based ordering for pickup or delivery, enhancing convenienc...

The Capital Grille Opens in Honolulu, Offering Holiday Dining Reservations via OpenTable
The Capital Grille has opened in Honolulu, bringing its dry-aged steaks and fine dining experience to Hawaii, and is now accepting holiday reservation...

Texas de Brazil Honolulu Offers Thanksgiving Feast with Churrasco-Style Turkey
Texas de Brazil Honolulu invites guests for a Thanksgiving Day dine-in experience featuring tableside-carved turkey and other meats, a gourmet salad b...

Huddle House Opens in Lynchburg, Welcomed by Community with Strong Early Turnout
Huddle House opened its new Lynchburg location with a warm and busy weekend, signaling strong community demand for its homestyle comfort meals and all...

Aristocrat Group Launches Gulf Of Merica™ Agave Spirit to Tap into Booming Agave Spirits Market
Aristocrat Group Corporation (OTC: ASCC) launched Gulf Of Merica™ Agave Spirit, strategically entering the high-growth agave spirits category to diver...

The Capital Grille Hawaii Launches Capital Hours in Waikiki
The Capital Grille Hawaii introduces Capital Hours, a daily afternoon-to-early-evening lounge experience featuring signature cocktails, wines, and sma...

Havana Roasters Coffee Companies Achieves Operational Milestones, Prepares for 2026 Growth
North American Frac Sand, Inc., doing business as HRC Coffee Roasters LLC, announces substantial operational progress over the past year and a forthco...

American Heart Association Responds to New Dietary Guidelines, Emphasizes Heart-Healthy Choices
The American Heart Association supports the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans but raises concerns about potential confusion over recommendati...

Nightfood Holdings Unveils BIM-E Robotic Beverage Dispensing System to Tackle Service Bottlenecks
Nightfood Holdings (NGTF) is launching BIM-E, a proprietary robotic beverage dispenser designed to reduce wait times and recover lost revenue at high-...

Sauce Integrates With Apple Business Connect to Boost Restaurant Visibility Across Apple Apps
Sauce's new integration with Apple Business Connect gives independent restaurants control over their Apple Maps place cards, enabling direct ordering,...

AI Revolutionizes Food and Beverage Industry, Prompts Parallel Adoption in Gaming and Tech
Artificial intelligence is transforming the food and beverage industry by enabling faster product development, waste reduction, and market responsiven...

TechForce Robotics’ BIM-E Dispenses Over 5,000 Drinks at CES 2026, Signaling Potential for Automated Beverage Service
TechForce Robotics’ BIM-E robotic beverage system successfully served over 5,000 drinks at CES 2026, demonstrating reliability in high-demand settings...

Texas de Brazil Hawaii Launches Takeout and Pickup Catering Program
Texas de Brazil Hawaii introduces Texas de Brazil To Go, offering its signature churrasco experience for takeout and catering, allowing guests to enjo...

Havana Roasters Coffee Companies Inc. Completes Corporate Rebrand, Begins Trading Under New Name
Havana Roasters Coffee Companies Inc. (OTC: NAFSD) finalizes its rebrand from North American Frac Sand, Inc., reflecting its transformation into a mul...

American Rebel Holdings Expands Florida Distribution with Tri-Eagle Sales Agreement
American Rebel Holdings (NASDAQ: AREB) has signed a distribution deal with Tri-Eagle Sales to expand its American Rebel Light Beer across North and No...

Surcheros Opens New Location in Woodstock, Ribbon Cutting Set for February 4
Surcheros, a Fresh-Mex restaurant chain, opens its newest corporate-owned location in Woodstock, GA, marking expansion in Georgia and hosting a ribbon...

Be Water™ Artesian Spring Water to Launch on OneLavi, Expanding Access to Naturally Filtered Premium Hydration
Greene Concepts Inc. announces that its Be Water™ brand, sourced from a 500-million-year-old artesian aquifer in North Carolina, will soon be availabl...

Alberta Distillers Unveils Two New Limited-Edition Rye Whiskies for 80th Anniversary
Alberta Distillers Ltd. releases Alberta Premium Cask Strength 10 Year Old and Rare Batch Issue No. 2, marking its 80th anniversary and reinforcing it...

Havana Roasters Coffee Grants License for First Branded Cafe in Hollywood, California
Havana Roasters Coffee Companies Inc. licenses its first branded cafe in Hollywood, marking a key milestone in its retail expansion strategy by offeri...
