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China’s expanding waste levels: how food delivery is creating white pollution
As China's food delivery sector continues to grow, so too do concerns over the environment as waste levels continue to mount. Emily Lewis speaks to FCSI members about the scale of the issue
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The mooncake marvel: China’s Mid-Autumn Festival gets bigger, healthier and more commercial
How a tiny pastry became a symbol of both big business and tradition in the run up to China’s Mid-Autumn Festival. Emily Lewis reports
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Grape over the grain: the rise of wine consumption in China
As wine consumption steadily rises in China, experts predict the country is set to become the world’s second biggest wine market by 2020, reports Emily Lewis
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Intensive farming threatens to transform Asian foodservice
Demand for meat is rising across the Asia Pacific region and standards are struggling to keep pace. A new report examines the consequences, reports Thomas Lawrence
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McDonald’s cut ties with India franchisee
After a four-year legal dispute with long-time joint venture partner Vikram Bakshi, the QSR giant is ending its association with India-based franchisees CPRL, reports Emily Lewis
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Starbucks continues China takeover
Following Starbucks’ recent success in China, the Seattle coffee giant announces the acquisition of a further 1,300 outlets, alongside the opening of a Shanghai Reserve Roastery

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Indian summer for Amazon as global expansion plans continue
The e-commerce corporation looks to gain a bigger foothold in India’s online grocery market, reports Frances Ball

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South East Asia comes to London with HYPER JAPAN
This year’s HYPER JAPAN, the UK’s self-styled “biggest J-culture event”, saw the festival bring its boldest foodservice offering yet to the capital

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From the chair: opportunities for FCSI consultants in the Asia Pacific region
John Thomas FCSI, the new chair of FCSI Asia Pacific Division, discusses challenges - but above all - opportunities for consultant members in the region

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Japanese foodservice raises a glass to craft beer boom
Typically known for its sake rather than session IPAs, changing appetites and enhanced expertise are contributing to a craft beer boom in Japan, reports Thomas Lawrence

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Tax reform puts Indian foodservice sector on tenterhooks
Red tape and botched tax reform dampens optimism in India’s high-flying foodservice and hospitality industries

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