11+ hour, 41+ min ago   (432+ words) The company behind Nutella and Ferrero Rocher wants a bigger seat at the American breakfast table—and it just made another move to get there. On Aug. 14, 2026, Ferrero Group announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Purely Elizabeth, the…...

19+ hour, 41+ min ago   (428+ words) The neighborhood bakery café is having a moment—and Paris Baguette is betting big that it can own that moment across America. On August 14, 2026, franchise owners Saige and David Lee open the brand's newest bakery café at 1314 W. University Ave....

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (516+ words) Cause marketing works hardest when the story is true — and few brand stories are as literal as the one behind Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii. The donkeys that once hauled coffee down the Big Island's steep volcanic slopes gave the…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (488+ words) That's the pitch behind Virginia Gold and its flagship product, Peanut Coffee—billed as the world's first peanut-based coffee alternative. Invented and developed by James Harrell on his family's peanut farm, it brews, smells, and drinks like coffee, but it's…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (445+ words) Here's a number that should stop every foodservice operator mid-scroll: 10 million scoops. That's how much ice cream Insomnia Cookies moved across its U.S. bakery network in 2025 alone. And if you thought Insomnia was strictly a warm-cookie-at-midnight brand, you're exactly the guest…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago   (527+ words) When Jon Taffer talks about fixing broken bars, restaurant operators listen—and on Sunday, July 12, 2026, a room full of Texas hospitality pros will get the full treatment. The Bar Rescue star and award-winning hospitality expert takes the keynote stage at…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (342+ words) Java Factory has launched Flavor 52, a year-long campaign that will introduce 52 new coffee flavors over 52 consecutive weeks, with a new flavor dropping each Monday. The South Plainfield, NJ-based company is positioning the initiative, announced in July 2026, as one of the…...

3+ mon, 2+ day ago   (382+ words) In a landmark move for the Canadian food and beverage industry, Foodtastic has announced a master franchising agreement with Inspire Brands to launch hundreds of Dunkin’ locations across Canada. This exciting partnership marks the return of Dunkin’, a beloved coffee…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (391+ words) In an exciting development for matcha enthusiasts and home beverage connoisseurs alike, Jittery Joe’s Coffee has partnered with renowned culinary consultant Peter Dale to introduce the Kokoro Matcha Latte. This innovative product combines the finest ceremonial matcha sourced from Ishikawa…...

3+ mon, 4+ week ago   (330+ words) On April 15, 2026, Zing Zang announced the launch of their Espresso Martini Mix, crafted with real coffee and cocoa bitters. This new product caters to the growing demand for espresso martinis while eliminating the complexity of traditional recipes that often require…...