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Yum China aiming for 30% cut on non-degradable plastic packaging weight by 2025
13 Jan 21
It expects a reduction of approximately 8,000 tons of non-degradable plastics annually starting this year.
It's the most wonderful time of the year!
19 Dec 20
We're taking the time off!
Yum China donates kitchen equipment to rural schools in Hubei
14 Dec 20
To date, the company has given such items to 1,200 schools across China, benefitting nearly 400,000 students.
Deliveroo Singapore launches in-app donate function for Food from the Heart campaign
10 Dec 20
The delivery firm will match the first SG$10,000 worth of donations.
Starbucks opens ‘inclusive' store in South Korea
3 Dec 20
Half of the location’s staff are persons with disabilities.
Tata Starbucks launches skills development initiative for women in India
26 Nov 20
The chain will support 2,000 girls and young women across the country in the first year of the programme.
Pizza Hut Singapore donates over 1,100 pizzas to migrant workers
24 Nov 20
The contribution is expected to feed up to 6,000 people.
Deliveroo Singapore announces “booster” fund, new grocery delivery service
1 Oct 20
The fund amounts to about SG$480,000.
KFC Malaysia reaches underprivileged communities through “Extend-A-Heart” campaign
29 Sep 20
The chain has operated in the country for 47 years.
Nayuki to ditch plastic straws by end-2020
2 Sep 20
The chain is also looking to cut down on paper consumption.
Starbucks India adds a step forward in coffee giant's gender diversity push
20 Aug 20
The chain recently opened two stores operated entirely by women.
Starbucks Korea cuts seating capacity after COVID-19 cluster: report
19 Aug 20
The country is battling a resurgence in virus cases.
Starbucks opens first sign language store in Japan
29 Jun 20
It is the fifth one for the coffee giant globally.
Kopitiam, Food Junction food courts to test table-top separators
19 Jun 20
The pilot is done in a bid to create a safe dining environment.
Starbucks opens second community store in South Korea
11 May 20
The neighborhood surrounding the store is home to startup and social venture companies.
Deliveroo expands free online courses for riders' families
16 Apr 20
The initiative now allows them to access 700 free online courses on OpenClassrooms.
Yum China reopening stores as it sees “early signs of recovery”
26 Mar 20
Almost all stores that remained open since the start of the COVID-19 outbreak experienced “significant” declines in sales.
McDonald's Philippines announces COVID-19 response fund
23 Mar 20
A special package will be given to staff working in selected stores that remain open during the quarantine.
Jollibee creates emergency fund for employees amidst COVID-19 quarantine
20 Mar 20
The package has coverage for senior citizens under its employment programme with local government units.
Jollibee, McDonald's amongst brands in the Philippines trimming down operations due to COVID-19 quarantine
18 Mar 20
The 'enhanced community' quarantine in Luzon started earlier this week.
Domino's, Pizza Hut introduce no-contact delivery in Japan amidst COVID-19 fears
14 Mar 20
A notable share of brands have pivoted towards contactless delivery due to the outbreak.
Yum China makes donation to Wuhan hospital workers
26 Feb 20
The QSR company also launched an upgraded range of corporate catering solutions.
Deliveroo offers commission discount to restaurants in Hong Kong amidst coronavirus outbreak
12 Feb 20
It will be effective starting 16 February.
It's the most wonderful time of the year!
20 Dec 19
We're taking the time off!
Starbucks Japan to eliminate single-use plastic straws in 2020
29 Nov 19
This will be replaced with paper straws bearing positive messages about sustainability.
McDonald's Philippines inks new agreement to hire more seniors, persons with disabilities
29 Nov 19
The fast food chain has been pushing to get more staff from the two sectors.
Deliveroo furthers commitment to plastic waste reduction
28 Nov 19
The delivery platform has also introduced the plant-based Impossible Burger, now available from over 100 outlets in the country.
Deliveroo expands ‘Meals-On-Wheels' initiative for the elderly
23 Oct 19
Customers can now get a SG$5 meal option from three additional restaurants.
Starbucks closes seven Hanoi stores amid contaminated water crisis
23 Oct 19
Other chains have turned to suppliers in response.
Burger King Singapore celebrates bigger Whopper with t-shirt fundraiser
18 Oct 19
Proceeds will go to the Association for Persons with Special Needs.
Subway expands 2025 cage-free commitment to Asia
21 Aug 19
More than 1,000 restaurants will participate in the cage-free switch.
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.
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