EnviroScan-QSR Industry February 04, 2020

Brand Activity
Competition Commission of India approves combination between Yum Restaurants
and Devyani International involving acquisition of certain equity shareholding and
sale of certain KFC restaurants

Please find the attached clip in News Clip PDF

(https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/cci-nod-for-combination-between-yum-
restaurants-and-devyani-international/article30727848.ece)

Industry
Onion farmers seek removal of stockholding limits, lifting ban on exports as
prices fall

Please find the attached clip in News Clip PDF

(https://www.financialexpress.com/economy/onion-farmers-seek-removal-of-stockholding-
limits-lifting-ban-on-exports-as-prices-fall/1854886/)

Dr S Jindal, President of All India Food Processors’ Association welcomes Budget

announcements and said will be beneficial for agriculture sector and rural
economy

http://www.fnbnews.com/Top-News/with-boost-for-agri-industry-positive-about-impact-of-
union-budget-2020-54002

36th Food Safety Training and Certification programme organised by Hotel and
Restaurant Association of Northern India aimed at training upcoming hospitality
aspirants in food safety in New Delhi

http://www.fnbnews.com/Top-News/food-safety-objective-of-hranis-36th-fostac-
programme-in-new-delhi-53997

Gustoso, Italian restaurant by Indianapoli Hospitality reopens at Kemp’s Corner,

Mumbai with a vibrant bar and five distinct dining areas

http://www.fnbnews.com/Top-News/gustoso-indianapoli-hospitalitys-restaurant-at-kemps-
corner-reopens-53996
Oregano, Italian specialty restaurant and bar at JW Marriott Chandigarh launches
new menu to serve an exquisite Italian fare in warm and luxurious confines

http://www.fnbnews.com/Top-News/jw-marriott-chandigarhs-italian-restaurant-oregano-
launches-new-menu-53993

Molecule air bar in Delhi serves diverse collection of dishes enriched with Indian
flavours and International textures paired with innovative drinks

https://www.restaurantindia.in/article/newly-launched-molecule-air-bar-is-giving-
contemporary-twists-to-old-classics.13525

Punjab Food Safety wing undertaking new measures to improve food safety in the
state, says K S Pannu, Punjab Food and Drug Administration Commissioner

http://www.uniindia.com/punjab-food-safety-wing-undertaking-novel-methods-to-improve-
food-safety-pannu/north/news/1875352.html

International
McDonald’s becomes digital sponsor of Argentine Football Association for three
years of both men’s and women’s teams; to be present on all AFA digital assets,
campaigns and activities involving football teams

https://www.insidersport.com/2020/02/03/argentine-football-association-strengthens-
commercial-revenue-with-mcdonalds/

KFC and Pizza hut team up to launch 'dream' popcorn chicken Pizza topped with
gravy, cheese and sweetcorn available for two weeks until 16 February at Pizza
Hut Deliveries across UK

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/food/article-7961461/Pizza-Hut-fans-wild-fast-food-
chain-collaborates-KFC-launch-popcorn-chicken-PIZZA.html

Seattle McDonald’s owner donates $20,000 to shooting victims

https://mynorthwest.com/1699925/seattle-mcdonalds-owner-donation/

Writer discusses how Popeyes’ Fried Chicken Sandwich keeps drawing customers
five months after its debut and three months after its return

https://www.forbes.com/sites/michelinemaynard/2020/02/03/popeyes-fried-chicken-
sandwich-keeps-drawing-customers-months-after-it-went-on-sale/#52e91b267241
KFC and Pizza Hut launch contactless delivery service in China to reduce person-
to-person transmission risk of Corona virus

https://www.businessinsider.in/retail/news/kfc-and-pizza-hut-have-launched-a-contactless-
delivery-service-in-china-amid-coronavirus-fears/articleshow/73915775.cms

Pizza Hut Restaurants plans to expand vegan focus after number of guests trying
vegan pizza doubled last month

https://www.foodserviceequipmentjournal.com/pizza-hut-tweaks-menu-after-orders-for-
vegan-pizza-double/

Starbucks launches #whatsyourname ad campaign in UK inspired by social media

stories of transgender people whose real names called at Starbucks to support
LGBTQ community

https://www.advocate.com/business/2020/2/03/starbucks-calls-trans-man-his-name-
heartwarming-ad

Reduced meat consumption amongst consumers to push veganism forward in

2020: Analysts

https://qsrmedia.asia/international/news/reduced-meat-consumption-amongst-consumers-
push-veganism-forward-in-2020-analysts

Casino Group international development to debut at Gulfood 2020 at Dubai World

Trade Centre between February 16 and 20, 2020

http://www.fnbnews.com/Top-News/casino-global-patnerships-to-debut-at-gulfood-20-
kicking-off-on-feb-16-53999

Global Teabag manufacturers and brands to get affected by changing attitudes

towards plastic usage: Report

http://www.fnbnews.com/Top-News/changing-attitudes-to-plastics-will-affect-teabag-
makers-globally-53998