Bain Capital’s Special Situations unit, the investor behind Gail’s and PizzaExpress, has submitted a first-round bid for Costa Coffee, according to a report in the Financial Times.

Starbucks has announced plans to shut underperforming coffeehouses and cut around 900 corporate roles in North America as part of its “Back to Starbucks” restructuring plan.

Krispy Kreme has introduced two new limited-edition Biscoff doughnuts to mark ten years of partnership with Lotus Bakeries.

Deliveroo founder and chief executive Will Shu has announced he will step down from the role after 13 years at the helm, as the company prepares to be acquired by DoorDash in a deal valued at $3.9 billion.

Functional mushroom brand Dirtea has partnered with chocolate drinks company Knoops to launch a limited-edition product combining Knoops’ 70% chocolate with Dirtea’s Lion’s Mane mushroom extract.

Krispy Kreme has unveiled a limited-edition range of doughnuts inspired by classic fairground treats.

EG On The Move, the British operator of petrol stations, convenience stores and fast-food outlets, will shut down all Cinnabon locations it runs in the UK.

In a partnership aimed at enhancing their product portfolios, HTeaO, a US-based iced tea franchise, has reunited with PepsiCo-owned probiotic soda brand Poppi to launch two new seasonal beverages: Orange Dream Poppi and Root Beer Floatin’ Poppi.

Vending machines blend convenience with novelty, making drink orders both fun and efficient. David Llewellyn, CEO of the Vending & Automated Retail Association, discusses how this is reshaping hospitality.

McDonald’s Canada will add the McVeggie sandwich to its national menu starting 16 September, following a regional test earlier this year in British Columbia, Ontario and New Brunswick.

Tim Hortons has introduced a new line of protein beverages nationwide, giving customers a way to add an extra boost to their coffee run.

Smoothie King has expanded its menu in the US with the launch of its first nationwide food range.