Starbucks plans to reduce food waste in Japan
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Starbucks today announced a new program to reduce food waste at select Starbucks stores across Japan.
To ensure unsold food does not go to waste, participating stores have the option of marking down select bakery products by 20% several hours prior to closing.
As part of Starbucks ongoing commitment to fight against hunger, the company will donate part of the revenue of these discounted sales to Musubie, a local non-profit which provides meals for children across Japan.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific products are included in this food waste reduction programme?
Which specific products are included in this food waste reduction programme?
The programme allows participating stores to mark down 'select bakery products' by 20% several hours before closing. This suggests the focus is on a particular range of baked goods.
Q.How will Starbucks ensure the discounted food sales contribute to fighting hunger?
How will Starbucks ensure the discounted food sales contribute to fighting hunger?
Starbucks will donate a portion of the revenue generated from these discounted sales to Musubie. This local non-profit organisation is dedicated to providing meals for children throughout Japan.
Q.Is this programme being implemented across all Starbucks locations in Japan?
Is this programme being implemented across all Starbucks locations in Japan?
No, the article states that the new programme to reduce food waste will be implemented at 'select Starbucks stores across Japan', indicating it is not a company-wide rollout initially.
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