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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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HOFEX 2017 review and a new FCSI APD board announced
With 39,060 visitors HOFEX 2017 was a great success. The show also saw the announcement of a new board for FCSI Asia Pacific

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Australian visa changes rewrite rules for foodservice and hospitality
Until April, the 457 visa was a staple part of recruitment in the Australian foodservice and hospitality industries; its abolition means all this is set to change, reports Thomas Lawrence

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Blog: Ayurveda cuisine goes global
Ayurveda expert Dr. Mahesh Sabade looks at the origins of this ancient cuisine and assesses how people can benefit from it today, around the world

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In my view: Ken Sangster FCSI
Ken Sangster FCSI is the former owner and principal of Sangster Design Group, in Sydney, Australia. He retired in April 2017, after starting his career in 1985

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Hotelex Shanghai broadens its scope
This year Hotelex saw an increase in visitors, confirming it as one of the most influential events in hospitality and catering

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