The company behind 7-Eleven is placing a significant wager on Australia, positioning the country as a testing ground for a convenience-store model that transformed the brand into a retail powerhouse in Japan. In 2024, Seven & I Holdings acquired the Australian operator of its branded outlets for 1.7 billion Australian dollars (about $1.2 billion). The… Continue reading 7-Eleven’s Parent Company Bets on Australia as a Launchpad for Global Growth
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Top 5 Mistakes Businesses Make After Expanding Beyond 50 Locations
Reaching 50 locations is a major milestone. It signals product-market fit, operational strength and brand traction. But it’s also a dangerous inflection point. What works for 5 or 20 stores often breaks at 50+. Complexity increases, communication stretches and leadership gaps become more visible. Many brands that scale quickly stall — or even decline —… Continue reading Top 5 Mistakes Businesses Make After Expanding Beyond 50 Locations
Top 5 Anti-Inflammatory Diet Trends Doctors Recommend
Inflammation is a natural defense mechanism. In the short term, it helps the body heal from injury and fight infection. But when inflammation becomes chronic — lingering silently for months or years — it can contribute to conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, digestive disorders and even cognitive decline. The good news? Research increasingly… Continue reading Top 5 Anti-Inflammatory Diet Trends Doctors Recommend
Japanese Wine Aged in Local Barrels used for brewing sake and whiskey
Tucked away among the outer Chichibu mountains, the quiet town of Ogawa in Saitama Prefecture is far removed from the rolling vineyards usually associated with winemaking. Surrounded by rice fields and sustained by clean mountain water, the area is better known for agriculture than wine. Yet it is precisely these qualities that attracted winemaker Yuzo… Continue reading Japanese Wine Aged in Local Barrels used for brewing sake and whiskey
Top 5 Plant-Based Proteins Replacing Meat in 2026
The global shift toward plant-based eating is accelerating, driven by concerns over health, sustainability, and food security. By 2026, plant-based proteins are no longer niche alternatives — they are becoming mainstream options on restaurant menus, grocery shelves, and home kitchens. Advances in food science and changing consumer preferences are helping these proteins move closer to… Continue reading Top 5 Plant-Based Proteins Replacing Meat in 2026
Top 5 Ways AI Is Transforming Restaurant Profitability
Rising food costs, labor shortages, and tighter consumer spending have made running a profitable restaurant more challenging than ever. In response, many operators are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to protect margins and unlock new sources of efficiency. No longer a futuristic concept, AI is quietly reshaping how restaurants operate, market, and grow their bottom… Continue reading Top 5 Ways AI Is Transforming Restaurant Profitability
Fewer Food and Drink Price Increases Expected in Japan This February
Japan is likely to see a noticeable slowdown in food and beverage price increases in February, signaling potential easing in inflationary pressures, according to new survey results released Friday by private research firm Teikoku Databank. The study shows that 195 major food and drink manufacturers plan to raise prices on 674 products next month. This… Continue reading Fewer Food and Drink Price Increases Expected in Japan This February
Top 5 Functional Foods That Boost Gut and Brain Health
In recent years, scientists have increasingly emphasized the powerful connection between the gut and the brain. Often referred to as the gut–brain axis, this two-way communication network links digestion, immunity, mood and cognitive function. What we eat plays a central role in keeping this system balanced. Functional foods — foods that provide benefits beyond basic… Continue reading Top 5 Functional Foods That Boost Gut and Brain Health
Are AI Misfires and Fragmented Suppliers Just a Temporary Storm in Starbucks’ Coffee Cup?
NEW YORK — For years, Starbucks has blamed inconsistent sales in the United States on a familiar culprit: stores that can’t reliably keep basics on hand. Missing milk deliveries, unavailable pastries, or even a lack of cup lids have repeatedly disrupted the customer experience across the company’s thousands of U.S. locations. The issue has persisted… Continue reading Are AI Misfires and Fragmented Suppliers Just a Temporary Storm in Starbucks’ Coffee Cup?
Korea Plans Culinary School for Foreigners as Global Demand for K-Food Grows
South Korea is moving ahead with plans to establish a new culinary school dedicated exclusively to Korean cuisine, aiming to welcome foreign students as early as the second half of this year. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs announced Monday that the proposed institution, tentatively named “Sura School,” will focus on training international… Continue reading Korea Plans Culinary School for Foreigners as Global Demand for K-Food Grows