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Dubai to debut restaurant operated by an AI chef

Food at WOOHOO will be assembled by humans, for now, but everything else - from the menu to ambience to service - will be designed by a culinary large-language-model called “Chef Aiman.”

Gunshots Fired at Kapil Sharma’s Surrey Café; Khalistani Terrorist Claims Responsibility

Kapil Sharma’s newly opened café in Surrey, Canada, was targeted in a shooting incident with nine shots fired. Khalistani terrorist Harjit Singh Laddi has claimed responsibility, though no injuries were reported.

Matcha: the Japanese tea taking over the world

Matcha is the new drink of choice at hip cafes worldwide, but Japanese producers are struggling to keep up with soaring demand for the powdered green tea.

Global coffee trade grinding to a halt, hit hard by brutal price hikes

Global coffee traders and roasters say they have slashed their purchases to minimal levels, as the industry reels from a steep surge in prices that suppliers have yet to convince retail stores to accept.

KFC shifts US headquarters from Kentucky to Texas

The relocation of about 100 KFC US corporate roles will take place over six months.

Global halal economy reaches $8T: World Halal Summit coordinator

Halal economy growing due to increasing non-Muslim interest, with growth estimated at $12T in next 5 years, says Aylin Sengul

Coffee prices reach historic high levels in global markets

Unfavorable weather conditions in world’s largest coffee producer, Brazil, play key role in direction of coffee prices, says expert

McDonald’s to buy back its Israeli restaurants

The fast food chain has reported decreased sales amid boycotts in Muslim countries over the Gaza conflict

Who invented butter chicken? Indian judge to rule on dispute over global favourite

The dispute has captured the nation’s attention with Indian TV broadcasters running segments on the history of the dish and debate raging on social media.

The Taiwan Halal Center made a significant appearance at the 2023 MIHAS

The Taiwan Halal Center's collaboration with eight Taiwanese companies at MIHAS 2023 marks a significant milestone.

World rice prices near 15-year highs

Indian export restrictions and dry weather in Thailand have disrupted the global food market

Burger King introduces meatless burger with 20 slices of cheese

Burger King in Thailand is making waves with an unconventional burger — a meat-free cheese extravaganza sandwich filled with 20 slices of American cheese.