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Asia
Coffee convenience
After heavy investment into China, Starbucks faces competition from a local rival. Jamie Fullerton charts the rise of Chinese upstart Luckin Coffee
Americas
Blog: Rudy Miick FCSI on AI, voice technology and the restaurant industry
The founder and president of The Miick Companies, LLC looks at the impact artificial intelligence (AI) and voice technology will have on foodservice
Americas
Chipotle to roll out AI voice ordering system across US
The chain plans to introduce an AI voice ordering system to all of its US stores by the end of the year, reports Heather Cant
Asia
Eastern promise: major US brands ramp up in China
US food chains are looking to China for sales growth, despite the trade wars. But the process is by no means straightforward, reports Chris Evans
Eame
Meiko’s Mick Jary voted in as new FCSI EAME Allied Member representative
The role, "a huge honour" according to Jary, ensures FCSI EAME Allied Members' interests are represented at board level, reports Michael Jones
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Great British Beer Festival 2019: where tradition meets a progressive future
The focus for Great British Beer Festival 2019 is not just on the exceptional ale, but on creating a more inclusive and supportive landscape for consumers, says CAMRA's Katie Wiles

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Where next for the UK meat industry?
The onward march of plant-based diets continues, and with it a period of soul-searching for meat manufacturers, reports Thomas Lawrence

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McDonald’s to Go debuts in London
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Mauro Colagreco joins chefs panel for Paris #50BestTalks date
The chef behind the current world’s best will discuss the universality of cooking with colleagues at September event

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Delivery.com extends reach with latest acquisition
The ordering platform delivery.com has acquired Texas-based food delivery player Mr. Delivery, marking the start of a wider acquisition drive to expand reach across the US

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