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Kaikaku The London Startup Revolutionising Fast Food with Robot Chefs
In the heart of London, a pioneering startup is set to transform the fast food industry with its innovative robot chefs. Kaikaku, founded by a group of young entrepreneurs, has raised £1.9 million to develop a cutting-edge machine system…
Generation Z Diners Prefer App-Based Ordering in Restaurants
As the hospitality industry evolves, restaurants are adapting to cater to the preferences of Generation Z diners. According to Tom James, managing director of the casual dining chain Bill's, younger customers increasingly prefer to order…
Starbucks Replaces CEO Amid Declining Sales, Appoints Chipotle’s Brian Niccol
Starbucks Corporation has announced a significant leadership change, appointing Brian Niccol, the current head of Chipotle Mexican Grill, as its new chairman and chief executive. This move comes in response to declining sales and mounting…
Majority of Britons Support New Tax on Junk Food and Ultra-Processed Food Manufacturers
A recent poll conducted by Ipsos for the Health Foundation thinktank has revealed that a majority of people in Britain are in favor of introducing new taxes on companies that produce junk food or ultra-processed foodstuffs. The aim of these…
Newcastle Takeaway Ban Tackles Obesity Crisis as UK Economy Struggles
In a bold move to combat soaring obesity rates, Newcastle upon Tyne, the birthplace of the iconic Greggs bakery chain, has implemented a ban on new takeaway and fast food openings.
The city council's decision comes amidst complaints that…
Can McDonald’s prevent Greggs from eating their lunch?
Commentators and institutional investors wondered if the first global sales drop since the pandemic was the result of a larger malaise.
Chris Kempczinski's chief executive acknowledged that "it is clear that our leadership in value has…
Hawksmoor Steakhouse boss warns that Britain has an agricultural problem
The boss of Britain's best-known steakhouse has warned that British farmers do not believe in "honor and profit" when it comes to agriculture.
Will Beckett said that the UK is facing a "massive" problem because too many farmers are…
Greggs increases the price of sausage rolls by 5p despite denying any price hikes
Greggs increased its prices for certain items. This includes an additional 5p per sausage roll and the vegan equivalent.
Roisin Currie said that the Newcastle-based company had raised prices on some products in recent weeks, including…
McDonald’s sales drop as customers avoid Big Macs
McDonald's sales have dropped for the first since the pandemic, as customers avoid more costly Big Macs.
Fast food chain reports a 1pc drop in global sales for the three-month period ending June 30 - first decline since end 2020 when…
Flood of cheap Russian fertilisers’ threatens Europe’s food safety
The crop nutrition industry warned that a flood of cheap Russian fertilizer could drive European producers out or off the continent. This would pose a threat to food security on the long term.
After Russia's invasion of Ukraine at full…
McDonald’s has ended its AI drive-thru test as the fast-food industry tests automated ordering
McDonald’s is ending its test of employing artificial intelligence chatbots at drive-thrus, raising questions over the fast food industry’s rush to roll out the technology.
The world’s largest burger chain will remove automated AI-based…
Toblerone maker Mondelez fined €337.5m for anti-competitive practices
Owners of Toblerone Milka and Oreo were fined €337.5m (£288m ) in the EU for anti-competitive behavior.
The US food group formerly known as Mondelez, is the largest confectionery company in the world. It owns Ritz biscuits and TUC…
Kingsmill owner warns about price increases due to the’very little’ harvests expected in…
One of the UK’s largest bread manufacturers has warned that prices could rise as the company expects “very small” grain harvests, increasing its dependence on imports.
George Weston, head of Associated British Foods, which owns…
Nestle, KitKat’s owner, fights back against the push to reduce unhealthy products
Nestle has rejected investor proposals that would force the world's biggest consumer goods company, Nestle, to reduce high levels of sugar, salt and fats in their food and beverages.
At its annual meeting held on Thursday, 88% of…
Extreme weather in the UK has led to food shortages, price increases and shortages of products.
Extreme weather and climate breakdown are causing low yields in farms both locally and abroad.
Farmers in the UK are unable to plant important crops like potatoes, wheat or vegetables because of record rainfall. The crops that have been…
Importers warn that new Brexit checks could cause shortages of food in the UK
Ministers' decision to impose phytosanitary certifications, plant passports as well as import licences and export certificates. Next month, they will have another form to fill out for animal products, plants and herbs and must pay a "import…
Craft beer in the UK is on the verge of collapse, according to its scene.
Neither Rishi Sunak nor Gordon Brown is a beer aficionado. The former is teetotal and his predecessor all but gave up booze during his time in office.
Yet the two prime ministers loom large over the turbulent saga of the UK craft beer…
Tesco is at the top of food chain, but its rivals are getting hungry
Tesco, the UK's largest supermarket and responsible for more than 25% of all food purchases in our country, will unveil its annual financial report on Thursday, shedding light on a market that is rapidly changing.
Tesco's sales are…