Should Coca-Cola sell Costa Coffee?
When Coca-Cola snapped up Costa Coffee for £3.9bn ($5.2bn) in 2018, the move was hailed as a bold new step…
04 Sep 2024
Food marketing: can AI connect with humans?
AI is already integrated into food supply chains across the world, but, as the technology becomes increasingly capable of human interaction, it’s becoming part of business’ marketing and communications strategies,…
28 Aug 2024
Ageing populations spell a robotic future for food and drink retailers
Retailers are turning to robotic solutions in countries where longer life expectancies and falling birth rates are reducing the hospitality talent pool, according to a new report. GlobalData’s new Future…
30 May 2024
How private equity keeps failing brands like Red Lobster
When the US seafood-focused casual dining restaurant Red Lobster filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Monday (20 May), the company – and members of the public – drew a direct…
22 Mar 2024
“There’s a place for soft drinks that are premium” – Fentimans on navigating pressures on consumer spending
Fentimans is a UK-based manufacturer selling "premium" soft drinks and mixers, with its "botanically brewed" products ranging from Curiosity Cola to its Connoisseurs Tonic Water. According to the company's most…
18 Mar 2024
BinaryBeer on how IoT smart kegs can benefit business
Australia-based tech company BinaryBeer has developed an internet of things (IoT) solution called KegLink. The company claims the smart keg management system solves the question for beer distributors of what…
06 Feb 2024
McDonald’s revenue miss lays bare impact of Middle East conflict
McDonald’s yesterday (5 February) reported its first revenue miss in three years, with sales in the Middle East faltering as the Israel-Palestine conflict continues and international boycotts intensify. In Q4…