https://www.scmp.com/rss/330365/feed The latest news, analysis and opinion on KFC. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com A robotic dog acting as a public messenger to dispense Covid-19 prevention advice in Shanghai went viral as the city continued to fight its worst outbreak so far. The robot was carrying a loudspeaker on its back and strolling around a residential complex in the city, blaring messages such as: “Wear face masks, wash your hands frequently, take your temperature and disinfect your flat,” according to Xuancheng Daily. The video was shot on Wednesday as many residents were placed under lockdown in... https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3172631/quirky-china-robotic-dog-covid-19-messenger?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3172631/quirky-china-robotic-dog-covid-19-messenger?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 01 Apr 2022 01:00:23 +0000 A Chinese consumer rights group is taking KFC to task for its recent meal promotion, arguing that the popular fast-food chain’s limited-edition toys resulted in excessive food waste and compulsive overspending by customers. The pointed criticism by the China Consumer Association came after KFC teamed up with Pop Mart, a Chinese toymaker known for its mystery boxes, i.e. “blind boxes”. Together, they offered collectable versions of large-eyed and round-faced Dimoo toys with certain KFC meals, in... https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3163240/kfc-chinas-dimoo-blind-boxes-under-fire-toy-promotion-fuels?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3163240/kfc-chinas-dimoo-blind-boxes-under-fire-toy-promotion-fuels?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 13 Jan 2022 08:30:20 +0000 FINGER LICKIN’ GOOD I dropped a line to a friend of mine, Takamoto-san, a delightful housewife living on the outskirts of Tokyo, who in her former life worked as a financial translator in the hedge fund world. As convenience stores have flagged the possibility of a chicken shortage this Christmas season, I was teasing her by suggesting she should keep a few chickens in the yard. “I enjoy the quiet life,” she replied, “though no chickens in my garden as I keep three cats” – cats don’t fry up... https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/opinion/article/3161011/japanese-christmas-means-dashing-though-snow-kfc?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/opinion/article/3161011/japanese-christmas-means-dashing-though-snow-kfc?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 27 Dec 2021 01:00:29 +0000 Finally, the Hong Kong government has rolled out its consumption voucher scheme. I had assumed the giveaway, announced in February, would have occurred much sooner, because wasn’t the whole point to boost the pandemic-hit economy? While we’re not completely out of the woods on Covid-19, it would appear the worst is over. There have been no local outbreaks for months, vaccinations are slowly increasing thanks to incentives that include lucky draws, and normal activities – such as dining out and... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3143760/why-mcdonalds-kfc-and-supermarkets-will-be-real-winners-hong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3143760/why-mcdonalds-kfc-and-supermarkets-will-be-real-winners-hong?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 05 Aug 2021 04:15:18 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS After McDonald’s recently caused a stir in China by announcing “5G” chicken, KFC has now come out with its own innovative “new energy” product. On Monday, the company announced its first plant-based protein product for China. The firm introduced it as a product drawing on “nature and technology,” with posters featuring an electric sports car. Like McDonald’s did with 5G, KFC used a popular tech buzzword to boost awareness of its announcement. When... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/news-bites/article/3080680/after-mcdonalds-5g-chicken-kfc-launches-renewable-energy-nuggets?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/news-bites/article/3080680/after-mcdonalds-5g-chicken-kfc-launches-renewable-energy-nuggets?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 20 Apr 2020 06:53:53 +0000 After McDonald’s recently caused a stir in China by announcing “5G” chicken, KFC has now come out with its own innovative “new energy” product. On Monday, the company announced its first plant-based protein product for China. The firm introduced it as a product drawing on “nature and technology,” with posters featuring an electric sports car. Like McDonald’s did with 5G, KFC used a popular tech buzzword to boost awareness of its announcement. When McDonald’s first teased a 5G product, many... https://www.scmp.com/china-tech-city/after-mcdonalds-5g-chicken-kfc-launches-renewable-energy-nuggets/article/3080642?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/china-tech-city/after-mcdonalds-5g-chicken-kfc-launches-renewable-energy-nuggets/article/3080642?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 20 Apr 2020 06:53:50 +0000 The Macau egg tart was invented by a British guy in 1989, which started a new dessert craze across East Asia. This is the little-known story of how his ex-wife took the recipe and sold it to KFC. If you want to learn more about the egg tart history, here's an article that talks about how Macau got its famous Portuguese egg tart.  Written by: Dolly Li and Clarissa Wei Voiceover: Arthur Chong Produced by: Clarissa Wei Shot by: Mario Chui and Nicholas Ko Edited by: Nicholas Ko Mastered by: Victor... https://www.scmp.com/food/how-kfc-china-acquired-its-egg-tart-recipe/article/2153936?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/food/how-kfc-china-acquired-its-egg-tart-recipe/article/2153936?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 04 Jul 2018 12:45:00 +0000 KFC knows how to jump on a bandwagon. In China, the American fast food chain has been serving up zongzi—a traditional, beloved Chinese rice dumpling. This time of year, during the Dragon Boat Festival, millions of these little rice parcels are sold across Asia. In a Shanghainese KFC outlet, we found their delightful meaty version, which looked surprisingly good. Read up: A guide to zongzi and all its Asian cousins The dumplings are filled with glutinous rice, with a core of salted egg yolk, and... https://www.scmp.com/food/kfcs-sold-out-rice-dumplings-taste-test/article/2151756?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/food/kfcs-sold-out-rice-dumplings-taste-test/article/2151756?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 21 Jun 2018 04:00:45 +0000