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- Wonder raises $600M, will nearly double unit count in 2025by Julie Littman on May 6, 2025 at 8:29 pm
The company, which bought Grubhub in 2024, has a reported valuation of $7 billion and plans to grow from 46 to 90 locations this year.
- Shift4 turns to restaurants for future growthby Patrick Cooley on May 6, 2025 at 2:42 pm
The payment processor has signed thousands of restaurants in Europe and expects to delve deeper into that business.
- DoorDash to acquire Deliveroo for $3.9Bby Julie Littman on May 6, 2025 at 1:46 pm
Four years after entering Europe through its $8 billion Wolt acquisition, DoorDash will add nine additional countries to its footprint with this deal.
- DoorDash to buy SevenRooms for $1.2Bby Julie Littman on May 6, 2025 at 1:28 pm
The deal comes on the heels of DoorDash’s $3.9 billion Deliveroo acquisition and will add tools like reservations, waitlist and table management to its merchant products.
- Circle K adding Burrito Express QSRs in Phoenixby Brett Dworski on May 6, 2025 at 10:00 am
The retailer, which has over 150 c-stores in the city, is expected to open six Burrito Express Fast and Fresh restaurants as it strengthens its foodservice capabilities.
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- Whole Foods continues drive to overturn Philadelphia union electionby Sam Silverstein on May 6, 2025 at 3:29 pm
An NLRB hearing officer last week rejected the chain’s allegations that UFCW Local 1776 interfered in the vote, but the grocer said it “remains confident” that regulators will ultimately affirm its claims.
- Pardon the Disruption: What grocers can learn from The Fresh Market’s strategic turnaroundby Jeff Wells on May 6, 2025 at 3:04 pm
The specialty grocer has done something that many grocers talk about, but that very few actually do: figure out how to differentiate.
- FreshDirect returns to former East Coast marketsby Peyton Bigora on May 6, 2025 at 2:44 pm
Nearly three years after exiting several counties in Pennsylvania and Delaware, the online grocer is resuming services in those areas.
- Instacart invites itself to the party with new group-ordering delivery appby Catherine Douglas Moran on May 6, 2025 at 1:00 pm
Called Fizz, the new app allows people to add snacks and drinks to a single basket for one delivery.
- Walmart opens first new Supercenter in 4 yearsby Dani James on May 5, 2025 at 3:00 pm
The retailer’s location in Texas, which is its first “Store of the Future” in the U.S., is focused on innovation and caters offerings to regional customers.
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- Ascent Protein expands product line at Whole Foods Marketby Rafaela Sousa on May 7, 2025 at 10:00 am
Ascent Protein, a US-based sports nutrition brand, is launching three new products at Whole Foods Market locations nationwide.
- Oat Shaker rolls out snackable gut-friendly drinksby Leah Smith on May 7, 2025 at 9:36 am
Oat Shaker, a new oat and fruit-based bottled snack, has launched in Sainsbury’s stores across the UK.
- Kraft Heinz expands Lunchables range with new no-thaw crustless snackby Leah Smith on May 7, 2025 at 9:21 am
Children’s lunchbox favourite, Lunchables, part of the Kraft Heinz portfolio, has expanded its line with the debut of new Lunchables PB&J, the first ever dippable, no-thaw crustless PB&J.
- Boursin expands portfolio with limited-edition Lemon & Dill cheese flavourby Siân Yates on May 7, 2025 at 9:12 am
Bel Brands-owned Boursin Cheese has launched a new limited-edition flavour, Lemon & Dill, aimed at enhancing spring and summer culinary experiences.
- Scott Coles announced as new MD for Nestlé Confectionery UK&Iby Leah Smith on May 7, 2025 at 8:55 am
Nestlé has named Scott Coles as the new managing director for its confectionery division, responsible for brands like KitKat and Quality Street, effective immediately.
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- Wild Turkey 101 8-Year-Old Bourbonon May 7, 2025 at 4:00 am
Wild Turkey Distilling Co. announced that it’s bringing Wild Turkey 101 8-Year-Old Bourbon to the United States as a permanent offering.
- Bold branding delivers Liquid Death its edgeon May 7, 2025 at 4:00 am
Initially operating in the canned water space, Liquid Death has expanded to canned iced tea and drink mixer segments, making it a growing presence in the healthy hydration space.
- Quest Protein Milkshakeson May 6, 2025 at 4:00 am
Quest Nutrition announced the launch of its latest innovation: Quest Protein Milkshakes, a protein-powered collection of ready-to-drink beverages.
- What’s to come next for hemp-derived beverages?on May 6, 2025 at 4:00 am
As the expiration of the 2018 Farm Bill approaches, questions remain about the future of hemp-derived products. Industry stakeholders highlight that policymakers should be looking toward regulation, not prohibition in these next steps.
- SipSource data shows spirits, wine sales slump in Q1 2025on May 5, 2025 at 4:48 pm
New data from SipSource, a wine and spirits data source with real wholesaler depletion data, shows that both the spirits and wine categories had a difficult first quarter of 2025. Volume and revenue declines accelerated across the board, SipSource notes.
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- India, UK sign trade deal slashing tariffs on whisky, gin, soft drinksby Ben Wein on May 6, 2025 at 4:56 pm
The UK and India have signed a trade deal to slash tariffs on whisky, gin, soft drinks and some ingredients.
- Heineken to invest £40m in UK pub arm Star Pubsby Ben Wein on May 6, 2025 at 3:25 pm
The Dutch brewer Heineken is investing £40m in its UK pub arm Star Pubs to reopen and refurbish local venues.
- Sainsbury’s tea returns to Fairtrade labelby Shivam Mishra on May 6, 2025 at 2:47 pm
Sainsbury’s has announced plans to re-adopt Fairtrade certification for black tea products in its own-label range.
- Casella Family Brands tweaks domestic spirits distribution strategy by Shivam Mishra on May 6, 2025 at 12:17 pm
CFB has unveiled a new distribution strategy for its spirits portfolio across both off-premise and on-premise channels.
- High Basin Brands buys RTD espresso martini brand Can-Tini by Shivam Mishra on May 6, 2025 at 11:52 am
US spirits company High Basin Brands (HBB) has acquired Can-Tini, a ready-to-drink (RTD) espresso martini brand infused with nitrogen.