SUPPLIER NEWS
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Middle East tensions threatens 500,000 Indian restaurants as LPG supplies dwindle
NRAI President Sagar Daryani described the potential disruption as leading to “closure of business and job losses” across an industry generating US$78.9 billion annually and employing more than 8 million people.
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Burger King pilots AI chatbot in employee headsets to enhance friendliness scores
The AI connects drive-thru conversations, kitchen equipment, inventory systems, and billing data into one seamless ecosystem.
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Everyware launches self-payment kiosk saving Hong Kong restaurants 90 minutes per waiter daily
The system syncs instantly with Everyware’s existing Caterlord POS platform, logging each transaction in real time and updating table status automatically.
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Ethiopian Airlines turns food waste into green gold with new recycling partnership
Under the agreement, Provectus Enterprising Inc. and Fusion Global Solutions will work with Ethiopian Airlines to collect and process food and catering waste, converting it into biomass products that can be used for energy generation and other applications.
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PaySelect launches game-changing platform to help UAE hotels slash hidden payment costs
Through PaySelect’s network of regulated partners, hospitality businesses can collect international payments via local accounts in key source markets like Europe, the UK, and the US.
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Uber partners with Irish drone firm Manna to launch airborne deliveries in Europe
Manna’s drones can deliver small packages, from meals to phone chargers to medication, in roughly three minutes, flying at heights up to 80 meters before descending to drop off orders.
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KFH Egypt brings Apple Pay to table, letting customers pay with wave of wrist
The move lets diners settle restaurant bills, grocery hauls, and taxi rides with nothing more than a casual wrist flick, no wallet fishing, card swiping, or cash fumbling required.
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Slang AI raises US$36M to give restaurants AI-voice that never sleeps
Slang’s platform ensures every call gets answered while generating valuable data about customer behavior.
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Yango partners with Flutterwave to enhance cashless payments in Zambia’s booming delivery market
By integrating Flutterwave’s robust payment infrastructure, Yango strengthens transaction security and improves payment reliability for its growing customer base and restaurant partners.
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BCD Travel partners with Riskline to deliver real-time travel alerts with 99.8% accuracy
Riskline’s suite combines human expertise, artificial intelligence, and open-source intelligence to deliver actionable risk insights directly embedded within BCD’s travel management platform.