Food Reports

• Chococo Brings Britain’s Most Celebrated Chocolate Experience to New York City with Flagship at 500 Madison Avenue

  The multi-award-winning British chocolatier makes its U.S. debut in Manhattan opening two Chocolate Houses This SpringNEW YORK, April 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Chococo, the British artisan chocolatier that has captivated the UK for over two decades, is making its U.S. debut this spring with the

• 3rd Space Hospitality Expands Its Hamptons Footprint with The Return of Talya & Maison Close

  From Southampton to Montauk, the group reinforces its presence in the East End’s evolving hospitality landscape. HAMPTONS, N.Y., April 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — 3rd Space Hospitality, the team behind New York City hotspots Maison Close, Ayah, and Petite, announces the highly anticipated return of Talya

• Bites Launches on ChatGPT, Unlocking AI-Powered Direct Ordering for Restaurants and POS Platforms

  SAN FRANCISCO, April 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Bites, the first AI-native food ordering platform, today announced the launch of its ordering experience on ChatGPT, enabling restaurants and point-of-sale (POS) platforms to capture demand through conversational AI. The launch enables diners to discover, browse, and place

• Walker’s Shortbread Launches “Shortbread That Saves” Partnership with the ASPCA®, Committing $100,000+ Annually

  New initiative turns Walker’s iconic Scottie Dog Shortbread into a meaningful way for consumers to support animal welfare through everyday purchases HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., April 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Walker’s Shortbread, Scotland’s favorite shortbread maker, known for its premium all-butter shortbread, today announced a new national,

• Brooklyn Brewery Unifies Non-Alcoholic Portfolio Under Core Brand

  Formerly ‘Brooklyn Special Effects,’ the Award-Winning NA Brews Relaunch as ‘Brooklyn Brewery Non-Alcoholic’ BROOKLYN, N.Y., April 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Craft brewing pioneer and global innovator Brooklyn Brewery is launching Brooklyn Brewery Non-Alcoholic, a rebrand of its award-winning NA portfolio formerly known as Brooklyn Special Effects.

• GHOST® Channels Classic Lemon-Lime Nostalgia with New 7up® Energy Drink Launch

  The Limited-Time Release Brings the Unmistakable 7up® Flavor into the Energy Category Through Ghost®’s Partnership with Keurig Dr Pepper CHICAGO, April 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — GHOST®, the lifestyle sports nutrition brand known for its authentic collaborations and fully transparent formulas, is introducing its latest flavor: GHOST®

• DeeBee’s Organics Launches in Target Stores Nationwide Amid Breakout Growth Year

  Best-selling frozen treat brand accelerates retail momentum with expanded national distribution VICTORIA, BC, April 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — DeeBee’s Organics is significantly expanding its retail footprint with its recent launch into Target stores nationwide, bringing its best-selling SuperFruit Freezie Pops to more shoppers and families

• Jesse Schenker And Claudia Taglich Of Lush Life Group Join Beechwood Developers Michael And Steven Dubb To Open The Comet Club At The Vanderbilt In Westbury Today

  WESTBURY, N.Y., April 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Two-time James Beard Award nominee chef Jesse Schenker and Claudia Taglich of Lush Life Group have joined forces with top New York real estate developers Michael Dubb and Steven Dubb of The Beechwood Organization, to open a new restaurant,

• Ola Sol Leads the Low-ABV Cocktail Category with a Three-Product Ecosystem That Gives Any Beer and Wine-Licensed Establishment the Ability to Serve Cocktails

  Two years after launching, the premium agave wine brand boasts a 93-point Wine Enthusiast rating, 325+ points of distribution in California and 1,000% year-over-year sales growth. LOS ANGELES, April 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Two years after launching, Ola Sol has done something the beverage alcohol industry

• Iconic Candy Expands Retro Sours at Target With Four Fan-Requested Flavors — Available for a Limited Time Only

  Watermelon. Passion Fruit. Raspberry. Mango. Five weeks. Don’t miss it. HOLMDEL, N.J., April 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Iconic Candy, the fast-growing nostalgia-driven confectionery company known for bringing back fan-favorite classics, today announced the expansion of its Retro Sours lineup at Target with four fan-requested flavors—Watermelon,