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Nearly half of global coffee launches in 2020 were sustainable: Mintel
Nearly half of global coffee launches in 2020 were sustainable: Mintel
																					
							This was close to double from 2012.
						
					
					
				70% of customers say lifting of face mask rules for staff ‘too soon’: survey
																					
							Respondents were notably divided over whether masks should be worn in pubs, restaurants, and other foodservice venues.
						
					
					
				Papa John’s teams up with ParalympicsGB athlete David Weir for new fundraising initiative
																					
							The brand has also launched The Weirwolf pizza, inspired by the athlete’s favorite toppings.
						
					
					
				Plant-based concept Clean Kitchen launches at Camden’s Buck Street Market
																					
							Its menu includes their beetroot bun chick’n burger, truffle burger, and ‘Plant Girl Summer’ meal deals.
						
					
					
				Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald’s sets diversity goals with suppliers; Panera to widen catering biz; P.F. Chang’s reportedly in talks about possible IPO
																					
							Here is a summary of the most interesting news stories of the week from around the world.
						
					
					
				Social Media Wrap Up: Barburrito’s new app launched; Muffin Break’s Lotus Biscoff Milkshake; Yo celebrates Olympics opening with new Temaki Torch
																					
							Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
						
					
					
				Greggs amongst biggest food retailers to back ‘snack tax’
																					
							Organisations also welcomed the report’s latest recommendations.
						
					
					
				Nathan’s Famous taps McKenna Townsend to execute Europe development plan
																					
							The chain says Europe will be a vital part of their growth.
						
					
					
				Pizza Hut Delivery launches gaming division
																					
							The division’s first dedicated activation will take place this summer.
						
					
					
				Just Eat Takeaway sees delivery orders soar 733%, raises guidance
																					
							Triple-digit order growth was seen in London.
						
					
					
				Boparan Restaurant Group opens first multi-brand dining concept
																					
							The brand aims to offer "unrivalled flexibility."
						
					
					
				Jollibee taps TikTok to search for menu taste testers
																					
							It recently opened its first store in Wales.
						
					
					
				Five Guys to open new flagship store at London’s Bishopsgate
																					
							The 3,500 sq ft location will open later this summer.
						
					
					
				Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald’s boosts pay, benefits to attract workers; Popeyes to launch chicken nuggets; Panera’s swimwear collection
																					
							Here is a summary of the most interesting news stories of the week from around the world.
						
					
					
				Social Media Wrap Up: McDonald’s gets spicy with new burger; Wasabi’s faux-salmon sushi; Dunkin’ opens new store in Nottingham
																					
							Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week. 
						
					
					
				England to lift remaining virus restrictions by July 19
																					
							The lifting of social distancing measures “brings huge relief for hospitality venues,” UKHospitality said.
						
					
					
				Wimpy, Beano Studios to launch seven-week promotion series
																					
							Starting July 19, the fast food chain will dish out specially created Beano goodies for its younger customers visiting the restaurants.