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For the first time in the U.S., a presentation of the Ukrainian food industry — Taste Ukraine — took place
Yesterday marked the official opening of the first-ever presentation of the Ukrainian food industry in the United States — Taste Ukraine. This was reported by Serhii Tkachuk, Head of the State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer...

Popular Indian restaurant chain opens to warm welcome in Oxford
Namaste Village, a vegan and vegetarian restaurant, opened at Oxford Castle in July. This followed the success of restaurants in Norwich, Islington, Cambridge, Southend and Twickenham. READ MORE: U's pay tribute to the team behind the team The...

David Ellis reviews Adoh: Accidentally London's best fast food
Vada — dumplings that look like deep-fried doughnuts, and don’t taste dissimilar — came the colour of scorched soil, with three dips to scoop them in (coconut, tomato and curry, and green chilli). A choose-your-own-adventure story, only with...

Celebr-ate National Cheeseburger Day with deals at fast food chains and restaurants
What better way to enjoy National Cheeseburger Day than with a delicious deal to save on the savory all-American classic? Check out all the fast food chains and restaurants offering deals on Thursday, Sept. 18, to celebr-ate National Cheeseburger...

M’sian doctor says customers don’t have to clear tables at fast food eateries, receives backlash
THE long-standing debate over whether customers should clean up after themselves in fast food restaurants continues to spark heated discussions online. While some argue that it’s the staff’s responsibility as part of the service provided, others...
Coca Cola Beverages SA plans to cut more than 600 jobs
Fawu spokesperson Dominique Swartz says union is ‘opposed to the retrenchments and will fight them’ 18 September 2025 - 12:31 by Luyolo Mkentane Global soft drinks giant Coca-Cola Beverages SA (CCBSA) has become the latest corporate player add to...

Major Restructuring at Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa Puts Over 680 Jobs at Risk
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) has announced a significant restructuring plan that could lead to the retrenchment of more than 680 employees. The company has cited financial constraints as the primary driver for the decision, which...

BlowChem Industries Donates 15,000 Beverages to Support Asantehemaa’s Funeral Rites
BlowChem Industries Limited, a leading Ghanaian manufacturer of bottled water and beverages, has donated 15,000 assorted drinks to support the final funeral rites (Dote Yie) of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, currently underway in...

When fast food goes wrong: the people have spoken
Fast food built its empire on a simple promise: quick meals with no fuss. But when the counter clerk rolls their eyes, the fries arrive cold, or the line doesn’t move, that promise unravels. Some chains consistently get it right. Others, according...

New Food Laws and Initiatives Set to Shake up the Food Industry
Across the United States, policymakers are embracing the “Make America Healthy Again” agenda by targeting synthetic additives, artificial dyes and ultra‑processed foods. These state and federal actions mark a broader shift toward greater...

Shooting at fast-food restaurant leaves 1 injured; 3 teens charged
Shooting at fast-food restaurant in North Charleston leaves 1 injured; 3 teens charged WYFF NEWS FOUR AT SIX STARTS RIGHT NOW. A MAN AND WOMAN FOUND DEAD IN THE FRONT YARD OF THIS UPSTATE HOME. I’M LEAH PHILLIPS WITH WHAT INVESTIGATORS ARE TELLING...

Restaurant chain closes half its locations after filing for bankruptcy
Planta, the restaurant chain known for vegan meals, has closed half of its locations following a bankruptcy filing in May. The restaurant chain had 18 locations open at the time of its Class 11 bankruptcy protection filing and will now shrink down...

How technology advancement impacts the food industry
Technology and food might not seem an obvious pair, but in today’s world of increasing demand and growing population, the food industry is experiencing plenty of technological transformations. Nowadays, consumers expect safer, healthier and...

Popular New England restaurant chain expands in Mass. with opening of 1st South Shore location
BRAINTREE, Mass. — A popular New England-based restaurant chain has expanded in Massachusetts, recently celebrating the grand opening of its first location on the South Shore. Tavern in the Square‘s newest location is now open at 60 Forbes Road in...

Cracker Barrel CEO insists restaurant chain is ‘back on track’ after $700m rebrand failure
CRACKER Barrel's CEO has insisted that the restaurant chain is now moving in the right direction. The comments come after significant backlash from diners over a $700 million rebrand attempt this summer. 2 Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Felss Masino...

Restaurant chain's former Romford branch still empty almost a year after closure
TGI Fridays first opened in The Brewery shopping centre in July 2018, taking over the premises from previous occupants Thomas Cook. The American eatery had 87 branches of the restaurant chain across the UK but on September 18 last year, all of its...
Best Regional Fast Food Chain In Nevada
The first restaurants that pop into your head when you think of fast food are probably McDonald's, Taco Bell, or Chick-Fil-A. However, regional fast food chains probably won't pop into your mind. So what are regional fast food chains? These...

Best Regional Fast Food Chain In Arizona
The first restaurants that pop into your head when you think of fast food are probably McDonald's, Taco Bell, or Chick-Fil-A. However, regional fast food chains probably won't pop into your mind. So what are regional fast food chains? These...

Iconic US fast food chain reveals UK menu ahead of opening first English restaurants and it’s cheaper than McDonald’s
CHICK-FIL-A is stepping up its UK expansion, promising delicious chicken sandwiches at prices that undercut McDonald’s. The iconic US chain, known for its signature chicken dishes, opened its first UK restaurants earlier this year in Northern...

India eyes broad-based investments from EU, access to legal & accounting services; convergence on automobile, alcoholic beverages pending
India is eyeing investment commitments from the European Union in broad-based sectors, access into legal, accounting and IT services sectors, under the comprehensive trade deal that both partners aim to sign by the end of the year. However,...