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HexClad partners with Massimo Bottura’s Food for Soul

Pallavi MathurSeptember 9, 2026

HexClad has signed a three-year global partnership with Food for Soul, the nonprofit founded by three-Michelin-starred chef Massimo Bottura and Lara Gilmore. The cookware brand will support Food for Soul’s Refettorio network through cookware donations, financial contributions, volunteer engagement, advocacy and storytelling around food waste, food insecurity and social inclusion. Food for Soul has spent the past decade building Refettorios around the world, turning surplus ingredients into high-quality meals for local communities. The first opened in Milan during Expo 2015, with further locations now operating in cities including London, Harlem, San Francisco and Sydney. Each Refettorio is developed with local organisations, using food, hospitality and design to create spaces where people can eat, connect and feel welcomed. Daniel Winer, CEO and Co-Founder of HexClad, said, “We believe great cooking can have an impact beyond the kitchen. “This partnership is about supporting a proven model that transforms surplus ingredients into exceptional meals while creating spaces where people feel welcomed and valued.” For HexClad, the partnership puts its cookware into working community kitchens rather than only home kitchens or chef-led content. The brand will equip Refettorio kitchens with cookware and tools designed to support daily service, consistency and efficiency. The partnership will also involve HexClad’s network of chefs, culinary professionals and creators, with plans for volunteer programs, fundraising, storytelling and future Refettorio openings. Lara Gilmore, Founder and President of Food for Soul, said, “Food has the power to bring people together. “With HexClad’s support, we strengthen the capacity of our Refettorio Partners, helping them to nourish more communities and demonstrate hospitality as a means of care and connection towards social change.” Food for Soul was created to reduce food waste while addressing social isolation and food insecurity through shared meals. Its work brings together chefs, artists, designers and community organisations to rethink what a meal service can look like when care and dignity are part of the brief. The HexClad and Food for Soul partnership will roll out globally across the Refettorio network over the next three years. Source: Neon Black Find more food and drink updates on Crumb Wire.

Gelatissimo’s new Biscoff cheesecake slice is already drawing queues

Pallavi MathurSeptember 9, 2026

Another day, another brilliant Biscoff collab. Gelatissimo has turned the internet’s Biscoff cheesecake obsession into a $13.50 gelato slice. The Cheesecake Slice made with Biscoff launched nationally on Friday, September 4 and drew queues at Gelatissimo’s Circular Quay flagship over the weekend, as Sydneysiders lined up to try it. The launch lands as Biscoff cheesecake continues to have a very real hold on Australian dessert culture. According to Gelatissimo, ‘Biscoff cheesecake’ is Australia’s number-one breakout food search of the past 12 months, while creator videos and first-taste posts have helped push the trend from home kitchens into dessert stores. Sydney creators 2 Hungry Guys (@2hungryguys) and The Food Inbox (@thefoodinbox) were among the first to try the slice over launch weekend, with videos spreading across TikTok and Instagram as customers started getting their own hands on it. Luke Calopedos of 2 Hungry Guys said, “It’s rich, creamy and properly Biscoff-y, with the cheesecake gelato, smooth Biscoff spread and crunchy biscuit giving you a bit of everything in every spoonful. I loved it enough to go back for seconds.” Kat and Alex of The Food Inbox added, “We love any dessert with Biscoff in it, so this was a winner instantly – and the creamy cheesecake gelato and whipped cream balanced out all the Biscoff spread, biscuit, drizzle and crumb beautifully. It’s VERY moreish; we finished ours and immediately wanted another.” Gelatissimo’s version is handmade fresh in store, using cheesecake gelato churned with crushed Biscoff biscuits, a thick layer of smooth Biscoff spread, Biscoff crumb, Biscoff drizzle, whipped cream, a whole Biscoff biscuit and a Gelatissimo wafer. The cheesecake tang comes from Italian quark, giving the slice a point of difference from frozen versions of the dessert. The launch also sits inside a bigger social-led dessert pattern. New research shared by Gelatissimo found 35 per cent of Gen Z and 26 per cent of Millennials have bought a dessert after seeing it featured or trending on social media. Eleanor Bruinenberg, Head of Marketing at Gelatissimo, said, “Biscoff has become one of the most requested flavours we hear about, so we wanted to give it the premium gelato treatment it deserves – made fresh in store, with a whole layer of Biscoff spread and a whole Biscoff biscuit in every serve. It’s a proper handmade dessert, and we’re thrilled people are making the trip in for it.” The Cheesecake Slice made with Biscoff is available now at Gelatissimo stores nationwide. Find more food and drink news on Crumb Wire.

Grill’d comes for Aussies’ lunch breaks with new wraps range

Pallavi MathurSeptember 9, 2026

Grill’d has spent more than two decades building street cred by selling Australians some unforgettable burgers. Now, it wants a bigger slice of the lunch break. The Melbourne-founded chain has launched its first wraps range nationally, with four new options designed for weekday lunch and available from $12.90. The move takes Grill’d into a more grab-and-go part of the midday market, while keeping the menu close to the ingredients people already expect from the brand: grilled chicken, Healthy Fried Chicken tenders, avocado, cos lettuce, pickles, chickpeas, pumpkin seeds and sauces including Green Goddess, Caesar and egg mayo. Simon Crowe, Founder of Grill’d, said, “We’ve spent more than 22 years obsessing over burgers, but what we’ve really been passionate about is serving great food made with high-quality ingredients. As customer lunch habits continue to evolve, we saw an opportunity to deliver everything people love about Grill’d in a new way. “These wraps aren’t about moving away from burgers. They’re about giving our guests another way to enjoy Grill’d, particularly at lunch, and like our burgers, they taste incredible and don’t leave you with any regrets.” The new wraps include: The Classic: Healthy Fried Chicken tenders, cos lettuce, egg mayo and pickles. Bacon Club: Grilled RSPCA Certified chicken, crispy bacon, vintage cheese, avocado, tomatoes, cos lettuce, herb croutons, egg mayo and Green Goddess dressing. Cali Green Goddess: Grilled chicken, avocado, cos lettuce, cucumber, chickpeas, toasted pumpkin seeds, red peppers and Green Goddess dressing. Tender Caesar: Healthy Fried Chicken tenders, crispy bacon, parmesan, cos lettuce, croutons, Spanish onion, black pepper and Caesar dressing. Grill’d has also launched a Lunch Wrapped offer until October 6, 2026, giving customers the option to add mini Famous Chips to any wrap for $1, bringing the lunch option to $13.90. The offer is available for dine in, takeaway, online pickup ordering, phone pickup ordering and order at table, excluding delivery orders. The new wraps range is available now at Grill’d restaurants nationwide until 5 pm daily. Find more food and drink news on Crumb Wire.

Biscoff’s new frozen range lands at Coles and Woolworths

Pallavi MathurSeptember 8, 2026

Biscoff has launched its biggest frozen range in Australia to date, adding an ice cream sandwich and a 425ml tub to supermarket and convenience freezers nationally. The new range gives the caramelised biscuit brand a bigger presence in the freezer aisle, after years of Biscoff showing up in cheesecakes, milkshakes, café desserts and home baking. According to the brand, Biscoff has inspired more than two billion TikTok views worldwide, while Biscoff and related terms generate more than 200,000 searches each month in Australia. Andrea Hamori, Head of Marketing at Peters Ice Cream, said, “Interest in Biscoff has more than doubled in Australia over the past five years, proving it’s far more than a biscuit, it’s become a genuine obsession. “We’ve seen Australians embrace Biscoff in everything from cafés and desserts to home baking, so we’re excited to bring that iconic taste to ice cream freezers in two delicious new formats. Whether you’re grabbing a Sandwich on the go or enjoying a Tub at home, there’s now a Biscoff frozen treat for every occasion.” The new range includes: Biscoff Sandwich: Smooth Biscoff frozen dessert served between two Biscoff biscuits. Biscoff 425ml Tub: Creamy Biscoff frozen dessert with Biscoff swirls and crunchy biscuit pieces. The Biscoff Sandwich and Biscoff 425ml Tub are available from September at Coles, Woolworths and independent supermarkets, with the Lotus Biscoff Sandwich 4-pack and 425ml Tub retailing for RRP $11.50. The Lotus Biscoff Sandwich is also available individually at petrol and convenience retailers for RRP $5.60, while the 425ml Tub is available through petrol and convenience retailers for RRP $12.50. Source: Wired Co. Find more food retail updates on Crumb Wire.

KFC brings its morning menu to 29 more restaurants

Pallavi MathurSeptember 8, 2026

KFC is bringing breakfast to more Australian restaurants, expanding its morning menu across the Gold Coast and Melbourne CBD. The rollout follows a trial at Sydney Airport, with KFC Breakfast now available from 6 am at 16 participating restaurants across the Gold Coast and 13 participating restaurants in Melbourne CBD. The menu gives KFC a bigger run at the morning crowd, adding eggs, bacon, avocado, tomato relish, hash browns and made-to-order hot drinks to the chain’s usual chicken territory. Vanessa Rowed, CMO at KFC Australia, said, “The next chapter for KFC is about staying true to the brand’s entrepreneurial spirit while continuing to reinvent for the next generation of customers and ever-changing consumer preferences and habits. “We know Australians love their breakfast, and following the successful trial of KFC morning meals at Sydney Airports, we’re excited to roll out our new menu and give customers even more ways to enjoy KFC throughout the day.” Breakfast items include: Bacon & Egg Roll: Crispy bacon, fluffy egg and tomato relish served in a toasted Turkish bun. BLAT: Crispy bacon, sliced tomato, creamy avocado and fresh lettuce, finished with tomato relish in a toasted Turkish bun. Chicken Bacon & Egg Roll: Original Crispy fillet, crispy bacon, egg and tomato relish served in a toasted Turkish bun. Chicken Toastie: Original Crispy fillet, cheese and Pepper Mayo sauce toasted in a Turkish bun. The menu also includes Avo Toast, the Ultimate Brekkie Wrap, Bacon & Egg Pockets, the Brekkie Tower and KFC Hash Browns. For anyone who wants the chicken turned up early, meals featuring the Original Crispy fillet can be swapped to a Zinger fillet. KFC is also adding hot drinks to the breakfast menu, including cappuccino, latte, flat white, mocha, long black and espresso. The coffee is made with a full-bodied blend with notes of nut, chocolate and caramel. Black tea and hot chocolate are also available. KFC Breakfast is available now at participating Gold Coast and Melbourne CBD restaurants, in restaurant and via the KFC App. Source: Ogilvy PR Find more food and drink news on Crumb Wire.

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