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Over 270 F&B outlets in Singapore to phase out plastic straws
3 Jun 19
A survey commissioned by WWF showed that 9 out of 10 people recognise the environmental problems caused by disposable plastic.
Starbucks unveils first sign language store in China
22 May 19
The coffee chain also opened signing stores in Malaysia and Washington, D.C.
Deliveroo Singapore to organise first aid training courses
17 Apr 19
The initiative will happen on April 26.
Pacific Coffee launches trio of plastic reduction measures
6 Mar 19
Straws made out of sugar cane will be rolled out in all their stores this year.
It's the most wonderful time of the year!
21 Dec 18
We’re taking the time off.
Starbucks Korea recycles used coffee grounds as fertilizers
29 Nov 18
The coffee giant also just launched their paper straws initiative in the country.
Cafe de Coral, Fairwood, Maxim's join reusable cutlery scheme
22 Nov 18
QSRs continue to be part of campaigns that aim to reduce plastic waste.
Domino's Pizza Korea launches delivery driver safety campaign
22 Nov 18
The move is driven by the increasing number of car accidents with their riders.
McDonald's India partners with NBA to encourage kids to play sports
22 Nov 18
The chain will also have allow them to engage in interactive activities across 37 of their stores.
McDonald's Japan starts using recycled plastic trays
15 Nov 18
The brand joins a number of fast food chains across Asia that have sustainability initiatives.
McDonald's China pledges to build 1,800 ‘green' stores by 2022
31 Oct 18
Some restaurants in Beijing will also pilot a program to reduce straws.
Starbucks China launches initiative to support coffee farmers in Yunnan
24 Oct 18
The campaign includes giving farmers irrigation and processing facilities.
Burger King Singapore goes strawless
18 Oct 18
The move is said to have started since October 15.
Starbucks Korea to trial paper straws
5 Sep 18
Wooden stirrers will also replace their plastic ones during the trial.
Café de Coral launches food waste reduction campaign
28 Aug 18
The initiative is done in celebration of the Hong Kong-based restaurant group’s 50th anniversary.
McDonald's Malaysia stops the sale of plastic straws
9 Aug 18
The fast food giant joins the global movement to reduce plastic waste.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Starbucks' racial bias training video; Domino's welcomes customers to suggest ‘Hotspots'; Sugar substitutes market projected to value at $19.1b
1 Jun 18
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Pizza Hut rolls out book donation and exchange program across China
9 May 18
To mark World Book Day, Yum China celebrated the grand opening of the "Pizza Hut Book Donation and Exchange Sub-Center" in Shenzhen....
McDonald's Malaysia to invest $15.5m on green initiatives
11 Apr 18
This is in line with the company’s global sustainability Scale for Good strategy.
ANNOUNCEMENT: We will be having ourselves a merry Christmas!
21 Dec 17
We hope you do, too.
KFC launches 14th 3x3 Basketball Championship in China
27 Sep 17
It is one of the largest corporate-sponsored grassroots sports programs in China.
Yum China to donate RMB 4m to Sichuan earthquake relief efforts
16 Aug 17
The donation will contribute to the post-disaster reconstruction of the area.
Foodpanda collaborates with Rise Against Hunger
2 Aug 17
They advocate to alleviate food inadequacy in the Philippines.
McDonald's Korea to offer free burgers to army recruits
12 Jul 17
It will give away 13,000 Happy Value burgers to recruits at the world’s largest boot camp.
KFC India commits to giving away 20 million meals by 2020
23 May 17
The effort is part of a global initiative to create awareness and raise funds to provide meals for underprivileged children.
ANNOUNCEMENT: We will be having ourselves a merry Christmas!
23 Dec 16
We hope you do, too.

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