Dunkin’ to return to Puerto Rico under Fusion Restaurant Group partnership

Dunkin’ is set to return to Puerto Rico under a new development and operating agreement between parent company Inspire Brands and Puerto Rico-based operator Fusion Restaurant Group.

Black Sheep Coffee expands menu with new Liquid Dessert category

Black Sheep Coffee has expanded its US beverage menu with the launch of Liquid Cookie, the first product in a new Liquid Dessert category.

Blank Street raises $75m to fuel US expansion – Financial Times

Blank Street has raised $75 million in fresh funding from investors including private equity firm General Atlantic, as the coffee chain looks to accelerate its US expansion and broaden its product offering.

Fox’s Chocolatey taps pumpkin spice trend with limited-edition biscuit

Fox’s Burton’s Companies (FBC) is targeting the autumn seasonal opportunity with the launch of Fox’s Chocolatey Pumpkin Spice Indulgent Creams.

Starbucks to invest $100m in Nashville corporate hub, creating up to 2,000 jobs

Starbucks is set to invest $100 million in a new corporate office in Nashville, Tennessee, as part of plans to expand its North American operations.

Europe’s water dispenser base surpasses 6.6 million units, report finds

Europe’s installed base of water dispensers exceeded 6.6 million units in 2025, increasing by around 2% year on year, according to new data from Zenith Global Commercial.

Danone’s £864m Huel acquisition cleared by UK competition watchdog

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has today (20 August 2026) cleared Danone’s £864 million acquisition of plant-based nutrition brand Huel.

Knoops opens first US store as it expands UK wholesale presence

British drinking chocolate specialist Knoops has opened its first permanent US store in Salt Lake City, Utah, as part of a wider multi-channel international expansion strategy.