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‘Clean label’ demand signals structural shift in global food markets
‘Clean label’ demand signals structural shift in global food markets
Euromonitor forecasts organic foods up 79% and natural products up 103% by 2029.
Are we entering a new era of fast-food chicken war?
Australians consumed one kilogram of chicken per week in 2025.
QSR prices outpace retail despite low F&B inflation
Disparity reflects cost pressures faced by the hospitality trade.
Global players bet big on Australia’s fast-food outlook
Growth in discretionary spending and menu trends is drawing the brands in.
Leaner menus seen as key after 2,431 Singapore F&B outlets shut
Closures have reached a near 20-year high following a wave of business liquidations.
Low‑capital sites fuels rapid growth for some UK restaurants
YouMeSushi is banking on a low‑setup‑cost model to spur growth.
QSRs take over Aussie dining with value menus and digital orders
Rising costs drive diners toward more affordable meals.
Baba Rafi slows outlet growth to focus on store results
The goal is to prevent weak stores from dragging down the wider network.
Weekly Global Wrap: QSRs launch limited-time Lent menu; Restaurants ditch chicken welfare pledge; Starbucks partner with MrBeast
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Foodservice traffic inches up as deals and QSR drive growth
Lunch drove gains, reversing three quarters of falling traffic and spending.
Hospitality insolvencies drops to 26% in December 2025
This marks the lowest monthly level in two years.
Fried chicken demand hits $140b as Southeast Asia dominates
Hectic work schedules force a shift toward convenience meals across major Asian metros.
Restaurants and cafes saw record high closures in 2025
The industry is facing several intense pressures, such as rising costs.
Why chicken leads the UK QSR market
Visits to chicken restaurants increased significantly, compared to the wider fast-food sector.
Weekly Global Wrap: Singles embrace fast food dates; Steak n' Shake bans microwaves; Pizza Hut Korea sold to private equity
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Australian QSR market to hit $37b as menus pivot
Brands are focusing on emphasising their healthy options and digital services.
QSRs go digital as e-wallet use surges
As ordering moves to apps and kiosks, brands risk losing their identity.
Commentary
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