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Burger King operator in China fined for expired ingredients
BEIJING – The operator of six Burger King outlets in southern China that used expired ingredients has been required to pay more than $400,000 in a case publicized by state TV, a regulator announced Tuesday. One of the outlets in the city of Nanchang was criticized on July 16 on an annual consumer protection program…
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Domino’s Pizza to hire more than 20,000 workers
Domino’s Pizza plans to hire more than 20,000 workers this year as the nation’s largest pizza chain staffs up amid rising sales. The company said Monday it is looking for delivery drivers, managers, customer-service reps and pie-makers, encouraging people who have lost jobs during the economic collapse that followed the coronavirus pandemic to apply. Domino’s…
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300 Pizza Huts, mostly dine-in locations, to close
Up to 300 Pizza Hut restaurants will be closed, most of them dine-in locations not well suited for carryout and delivery at a time when millions of people are sheltering and eating at home. Pizza sales have exploded during the pandemic. Domino’s last month reported a 30 percent spike in quarterly profits. On Monday, it…
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Universities and colleges can spark agri food systems transformation
By Fernan Angeles “THE COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the connections between supply chains and our consumption patterns, and the urgent need to redefine agricultural systems as food systems. A systemic view of agricultural food systems is imperative for the needed transformation, which should stem right from the hallowed halls of the universities and colleges.” This…
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Dunkin’ Donuts to launch cereal line
CANTON, Mass. — As if 2020 wasn’t weird enough, Dunkin’ is getting into the cereal game. The Massachusetts-based coffee and donuts empire is releasing two new breakfast cereals based on two of its most popular coffee drinks: Caramel Macchiato and Mocha Latte. The team-up with Post Consumer Brands, the makers of Honey Bunches of Oats,…
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Recipe: Easy Honey Garlic Chicken
Looking for a way to spice up your chicken dish? Try this Easy Honey Garlic Chicken recipe! This simple chicken dish will surely put a flavorful twist among food lovers. Try it! Recipe for Easy Honey Garlic Chicken INGREDIENTS 6 chicken thighs, bone in or out, with or without skin*Salt and pepper, to season2 teaspoons…
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Villar takes closer look at ACEF disbursement status
Senator Cynthia Villar, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Food, said that she wanted to monitor the disbursement of the Agricultural Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (ACEF) to see how it could help the farmers. Villar also urged the Department of Agriculture (DA) to report out its status, similar to what is currently being done…