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Last update: 2 hours agoMenu Drop: Wawa is leaning into sports fandom with its limited-time “Gritty Smoothie” (mango, pineapple, tart cherry) and is also rolling out tacos across about 1,200 stores through Aug. 10. Retail & Foodservice Tech: Texas Roadhouse is quietly doubling down on digital kitchen and table-management tools to support takeout and peak-hour service. Regulation Watch: Karnataka has started an Alcohol-In-Beverage tax that charges excise by alcohol content, with industry split on who pays more. Health & Nutrition Research: New studies keep stacking up—coffee is linked to gut-microbiome shifts tied to mood/stress, watermelon juice may help buffer stress responses after glucose spikes, and coconut water showed benefits for mild-to-moderate ulcerative colitis symptoms. Industry Signals: A beverage distribution company in Texas warned of possible layoffs tied to a pending sale, while Boxer says food prices are likely to rise again as war-related supply costs feed through. Global Spotlight: Michelin is launching in South Australia for 2027, with inspectors already touring the state.
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