Tech Tracker: Can technology fix mobile pickup chaos at coffee and salad chains?

Pickpad offers a ‘phygital’ solution that can check order accuracy and provide digital read-outs of order names; Plus Yelp releases new AI insights, and more.
VITIS Is A First-Of-Its-Kind Wine Bar In Singapore That celebrates Asian Winemaking

Veteran sommelier Gary Low launched VITIS in late 2024 to spotlight underrepresented Asian wines and create a platform for showcasing winemakers of Asian descent.
Is ColdSnap’s Frozen Treat-Making Machine a Game-Changer?

ColdSnap’s pod-based frozen confection dispenser allows businesses to avoid both the burden of cleaning and the costly “cold chain”.
Goa’s Bawri Restaurant Boasts a Gas-Free Kitchen Where Heritage Recipes Are Cooked Over Open Flame

Chef Amninder Sandhu’s culinary philosophy can be captured in three words — fire, flavour, and family traditions.
Finding The Balance Between Sustainability And Profit At Hong Kong’s The Upper House

At this luxurious 117-room, award-winning city hotel, sustainable practices are seamlessly incorporated into their day-to-day workings, benefiting their bottom line.
Tech Tracker: How the Wonder acquisition of Grubhub could shake up the delivery industry

Plus, Access Group acquires Paytronix, Punchh launches a digital wallet, and a generative AI tool could be a future need for restaurant servers.
What Your Supermarket Spend Is Saying About You?

Anthony Morris of The Tecsa Group discusses how supermarkets and evolved loyalty programmes are creating a seamless shopping experience for shoppers.
Tech Tracker: Why DIY mobile apps are the next big tech tool for emerging restaurant operators

DoorDash and Toast both just released branded mobile app tools for operators to be able to easily launch their own app.
Japan’s Culinary Innovators Introduce Sustainable Alternatives to Gourmet Delicacies Such as Foie Gras and Caviar

Next Meats and Dr Foods, two trailblazing food-tech companies that are introducing sustainable and ethical alternatives to prized delicacies.
Tech Tracker: Digital payment solutions become table stakes for restaurants

From GoTab’s new iOS payment capabilities to Ansa’s new branded digital tap-to-pay wallet, restaurant tech is finally catching up with the rest of retail.