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Gelatissimo trials two new reduced sugar options
Gelatissimo trials two new reduced sugar options
A combination of chicory root fibre, erythritol and stevia have been used to replace a portion of the sugar in the gelato recipe.
KFC spotlights Zinger in new range
This includes the chain’s first bowl.
Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald’s aims for AI-powered drive-thrus; Starbucks’ latest pay raise; Chipotle creates restaurant in gaming platform Roblox
Here is a summary of the most interesting news stories of the week from around the world.
7-Eleven opens store in Wodonga
More stores are expected on the border.
Domino’s Pizza China franchisee weighing Hong Kong IPO: report
A potential listing by Dash Brands Ltd. could raise about US$100 million.
Burger King Japan to open four stores in Kanto, Kansai regions
The chain currently has over 130 restaurants in the country.
South Korean fried chicken chain Pelicana inks deal for second UK location
The restaurant will have a floor dedicated to takeaway transactions.
Guzman y Gomez offers over 4,200 jobs
It opened 11 restaurants in 2021 and has four more in the pipeline to open before the end of the year.
Papa John’s opens first restaurant in Perth, Scotland
The pizza franchise already has over 500 stores in the UK.
Burger King opens plant-based pop up restaurant in Spain
The pop-up arrives roughly five months after the chain tried one in Cologne, Germany.
Singapore to implement new food safety licensing regime for food outlets by 2023
Some 23,000 food establishments will come under the Safety Assurance for Food Establishments (SAFE) framework.
Pret A Manger enters self-service coffee scene with new ‘Express’ format
The chain, whose city centre outlets were hit hard by COVID-19 restrictions, describes the move as the next step in its ‘transformation” strategy.
Starbucks Korea facing probe over US$153m in prepaid card takings
It was the only coffeehouse chain to be included in the recent inspection.
Five Guys opens first Malaysian restaurant
The chain says the outlet offers halal-certified meat and sauces.
Mad Mex celebrates franchisees, managers in 9th Golden Burrito Awards
The chain says the awards are its opportunity to celebrate “a genuine culture of excellence.”
Foodpanda, Rebel Foods ink five-year virtual brands partnership
The partnership sees both companies aiming to launch more than 10 virtual brands in over 2,000 outlets across the region.
Chatime makes a play for at-home market with DIY bubble tea kits
Customers can choose from four of the chain’s classic flavours.
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