Available from 11th April, Krispy Kreme® and KITKAT® & AERO® will sweeten Spring with two new doughnuts London UK, 9th April 2024: Need a break from mundane snacks? Enjoy a little treat with Krispy Kreme’s® new range in partnership with KIKTAT® & AERO® – two delightful flavours that will make anyone ‘mmmh’ with how delicious they are! Available between the 11th April – 19th May, these tasty doughnuts pair perfectly with alfresco breaks under sunny skies as the days begin to warm. Made Fresh Daily, these two chocolatey treats will leave people in awe this Spring. For a little indulgence, grab the new Krumbled doughnut, with a…
Author: Sam Allcock
British retail titan Tesco and Australian counterpart Woolworths are at the forefront of a consortium of grocery giants supporting a new $125 million investment fund aimed at nurturing start-ups. In collaboration with Ahold Delhaize, Empire Company/Sobeys, and Shoprite, they’ve launched the W23 Global venture fund to spur innovation within the retail sector. W23 Global is poised to channel investment into the globe’s most pioneering start-ups and expanding businesses poised to revolutionise the grocery retail landscape over the next five years. Each collaborating partner is set to contribute $25 million to the fund over this period. The fund’s mission is to…
Josie Gibson is backing a campaign to highlight a dairy deficit in kid’s diets, by replicating the iconic ‘got milk’ images – with kids’ yoghurt, to get kids eating the good stuff again! The telly star, 37 and her son, Reggie, five, were snapped in their hometown of Bristol sporting yoghurt moustaches. The images and video come after a report revealed parents are more likely to give kids junk food over a source of calcium such as a yoghurt. Items such as biscuits and crisps are now the go-to ahead of a dairy-rich snack, meaning youngsters could face troubling…
Following a thorough beta testing phase in Southern California, Robomart has announced ambitious expansion plans for its store-hailing service utilising fully autonomous vehicles. The start-up, based in Los Angeles, intends to introduce fully autonomous vehicles by the end of 2025, expanding its fleet by adding 102 mobile stores in the forthcoming months. These vans, offering ice cream and snacks typical of convenience stores, are set to commence operations in late summer, with the rollout extending over 12 months, as shared by Ali Ahmed, CEO and co-founder of Robomart, with Food on Demand. Robomart positions itself as a direct-to-consumer platform, presenting…
For the first time, a group of academics from McMaster University has formulated protocols aimed at guiding families eager to enhance their children’s resilience against common food allergens. These global protocols were unveiled on 8 April in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, detailing the methods for standardising the preparatory steps for families contemplating oral immunotherapy. This treatment involves administering minuscule quantities of an allergen, like peanuts, to individuals and incrementally increasing the dosage to bolster their tolerance. The team of researchers highlighted the previous lack of evidence-based advice available for clinicians advising parents on this procedure for their…
KFC has unveiled “Taste of KFC Deals,” a fresh value menu offering options from £4.99 to cater to budget-conscious consumers. These new deals, available from 8th April 2024, can be ordered seven days a week at KFC outlets across the US until the year’s end. Customers can also place orders online via KFC.com and the KFC app, facilitating advance orders for collection from the Quick Pick-Up shelf, bypassing queues. “Taste of KFC Deals” presents meal options for individuals, couples, and families. The £4.99 Meal for One comprises two pieces of chicken (a drum and thigh), mashed potatoes with gravy, and…
The Happy Belly Food Group, a consolidator of food brands, has unveiled a significant expansion for its Yolks Breakfast brand with a five-unit franchise agreement in Ontario, Canada. This deal marks the first multi-unit franchise agreement for Yolks, a boutique restaurant brand renowned for its breakfast and brunch offerings in the Vancouver area. Sean Black, Chief Investment Officer of Happy Belly, remarked that the agreement signifies the company’s first five of 20 units committed for Yolks Breakfast in Ontario under the area development agreement. Black stated, “The breakfast category is one of the hottest and fastest-growing sectors of the restaurant…
UK-based premium food delivery platform Supper London has officially ceased all operations, as reported by Restaurantonline.co.uk. The company, recognized for its specialized delivery fleet and direct employment of drivers, closed down after liquidation earlier this year. The decision follows a turbulent period during which the company remained under administration throughout the previous year, despite experiencing a substantial increase in turnover during the Covid-19 pandemic. Documents from the administration, cited by Restaurantonline.co.uk, indicate that Supper London was “consistently profitable,” with the pandemic contributing to a tenfold increase in turnover. This growth prompted a £2.4m ($3.03m) equity and debt fundraising from investment…
A report commissioned by the government suggests that Australian supermarkets should incur fines up to A$10m ($6.6m) for “serious” infringements of the nation’s grocery code. The interim review, released today (8 April) and spearheaded by ex-Small Businesses Minister, Dr Craig Emerson, has recommended that the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct become obligatory. The report emphasises the necessity of enforceable regulations to address the “heavy imbalance in market power” observed between major Australian grocers – namely Woolworths, Coles, Metcash, and Aldi – and their suppliers. Dr Emerson criticised the current voluntary code, stating, “The voluntary code of conduct has no…
Subway has unveiled plans to introduce a novel range of lavash-style wraps across its US outlets starting from 11 April 2024. This innovation represents the brand’s inaugural new bread variety in a span of three years. The lavash-style flatbread, drawing inspiration from Middle Eastern culinary traditions, boasts a soft, bubbly texture that accommodates more fillings than a conventional wheat tortilla, capable of enveloping a footlong serving of protein within a six-inch wrap. The forthcoming menu presents four lavash selections: Homestyle Chicken Salad, Honey Mustard Chicken, Turkey, Bacon & Avocado, and Cali Caprese. The Homestyle Chicken Salad wrap comprises a chicken…