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Will LPG Crunch Stifle Food Delivery Growth After Q3 Rebound?
As geopolitical tensions between the United States, Israel and Iran continue to escalate, one of the most feared ripple effects…
Operations
Why Taco Bell is thinking about daypart extensions ‘more than ever’
Global chief food innovation officer Liz Matthews said younger consumers are pushing the brand beyond its traditional menu innovation
Operations
Taco Bell’s 2026 menu innovations inspired by ‘spicy’ fan feedback
The chain unveiled its upcoming launches during its annual Live Más Live event in Hollywood last week, which include more variety and a heavier focus on beverages and desserts
Markets
IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers Exits After December’s Meltdown
Two Indian airline CEO exits within a week, but where Air India Express CEO Aloke Singh's exit reads as an orderly handover, Elbers' is far more abrupt.
Markets
Uber Eats raises marketplace fees
<figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/pDWBjLht190SfSEJMU2pE7RufZCvC8Srq0PS6aK2alM/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9HZXR0eUltYWdlcy0xNDAxNTUwNDE5X1BPaWNrM2QuanBn.webp"/></div></figure><p>Some restaurants will see rates go up by 5% for delivery, while all merchants will see commissions for pickup orders increase by 1%.</p>
Technology
Applebee’s wings, Gong cha expansion, California Pizza Kitchen CPG
Get all the headlines in today’s Restaurant Daily podcast
Growth
7 Brew expands onto retail shelves
Three of the drive-thru chain’s beverages will be available at Walmart stores across Arkansas
Markets
Gen Z and GLP-1 users drove record meat sales in 2025
<figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/g-mNpL-z7LDvlq_cEIrLj7uZPb-_FVf7GeKZ4DRKbeQ/g:nowe:1:64/c:3198:1806/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9hZ29zdGluby1mb29kcy0yMDI2LWFubnVhbC1tZWF0LWNvbmZlcmVuY2UuSlBH.webp"/></div></figure><p>Robust shopper interest in consuming more protein represents a key opportunity to continue growing sales, FMI said.</p>
Technology
Food delivery's war woes; Apple's India ramp up
The Iran crisis will hit food delivery in India as limited cooking gas supplies impact restaurants. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
Markets
Burger King names 2 new agencies following viral Whopper bite moment
<figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/zBFKi1-Aq4o14PDjY4y8F4vByFxJcMUFjvj4B6hFirc/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9CdXJnZXJfS2luZ19XaG9wcGVyLmpwZw==.webp"/></div></figure><p>Mojo Supermarket, now the chain’s U.S. social AOR, claimed credit for a video swiping at McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski’s awkward Big Arch review. </p>
Markets
Indian Airlines Report $576 Million Losses, Despite Growth In Demand
India’s domestic aviation market is the third largest in the world, but its airlines continue to post massive losses. Multiple Indian airlines have shut business over the past few decades due to financial hits, despite booming demand.
Growth
Accor Seeks Cooler Regions, Staycations, To Avoid Climate Costs
As heat, drought, and tougher carbon rules raise costs in some destinations, hotel growth may increasingly seek out cooler regions, cleaner energy grids, and domestic tourism demand.
Operations
Coconut Oil Purity Test: FSSAI shares simple trick to detect adulteration in the oil you use for hair, skin and food
Coconut Oil Purity Test: Consumers can now easily check the purity of coconut oil at home. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has shared a simple fridge test that helps identify adulteration by observing how the oil solidifies. Pure coco…
Technology
Food delivery orders dip as restaurants cease operations amid gas shortage
Thousands of restaurants in Bengaluru, Pune, and Delhi-NCR have temporarily closed or reduced menus due to a shortage of cooking gas amid the Middle East conflict. This is hitting food delivery platforms like Zomato, Swiggy, and Ownly, lowering orders and aff…
Markets
India should aim to be the world’s largest agri and processed food exporter: Goyal
Commerce minister Piyush Goyal said deeper collaboration and value addition can help India aim for global leadership in agri exports.
Markets
Exclusive: HomeRun In Talks To Raise ₹100 Cr To Scale Quick Commerce For Construction
Bengaluru-based quick commerce for construction and home improvement materials startup HomeRun is in talks to raise around ₹100 Cr (about…
Operations
1.5 lakh kg expired Amul-branded food destroyed! How Jaipur firm planned to resell products by changing expiry dates
Jaipur FSSAI Raid: Food safety officials in Jaipur have destroyed a massive stock of expired Amul products. Nearly 1.5 lakh kilograms of items were seized and destroyed. The action followed a raid that uncovered an alleged scheme to alter expiry dates. Chemi…
Technology
Mint Explainer | Why Indian restaurants are raising the alarm over LPG supply
Industry bodies say a government order prioritizing LPG for households has created confusion over commercial cylinder supply used by restaurants.
Markets
IPO-Bound Captain Fresh Nets ₹290 Cr Debt From Blue Earth Capital
IPO-bound B2B seafood startup Captain Fresh has raised ₹290 Cr (€27 Mn) in debt financing from Swiss investment firm Blue…
Operations
India’s restaurants face shut down as LPG shortages deepen amid West Asia crisis and policy confusion
India’s food service industry is facing a severe crisis as an escalating LPG shortage threatens to halt operations across the country. Triggered by disruptions in West Asia and compounded by government directives prioritising domestic LPG supply, restaurants, caterers and commercial kitchens are struggling to source cooking fuel essential for daily operations. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas recently ordered distributors to focus on domestic consumers, leading to widespread confusion a
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