Nine months after its rollout in North American Starbucks stores, the AI-powered automated inventory tool has been abruptly halted. The reason? Frequent counting and labeling errors.

In Belgium, customers can now order a wide range of freshly prepared dishes such as tacos, crispy chicken and loaded potato wedges at the service station, via an on-site kiosk or online.

Three thousand American restaurants. One single management platform.

Here, our editorial team selects some juicy tidbits from elsewhere. Just enough to fuel reflection on the evolution of foodservice.

Founded in Ghent less than a decade ago, the management platform has quickly emerged as one of the most strategic foodtech players in the global restaurant industry. Today, Deliverect powers over 70,000 establishments worldwide and has just hit the major milestone of one billion orders processed. "Here’s to the next billion", exclaims founder and CEO Zhong Xu.

A Belgian gem breaks into the global Top 30. With ‘digital eyes’ capable of tracking the slightest production defect, Belgian tech is taking a seat at the table of agri-food giants. The young Ghent-based company aims not only to slash waste but to help define the nutritional standards of tomorrow.

Fries & Go aims to combine the quality of authentic Belgian fries with the speed of an automated machine. This concept by two entrepreneurs from Liège is designed for high-traffic locations but also for event catering . It promises to set a new standard in the world of self-service, ready-to-eat products.