South Salt Lake, Utah

US fast-food brands making little progress on chicken welfare standards

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Fast-food restaurants, Restaurants, Restaurant chains, KFC, Kentucky cuisine, Laurel County, Kentucky, South Salt Lake, Utah, Starbucks, McDonald's, Subway, Burger King, Chicken as food

The other half (Starbucks, Subway, Burger King, and McDonald's) ranked in the 'making progress' tier but no company has risen as a leader in chicken welfare in the US market.

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  • The other half (Starbucks, Subway, Burger King, and McDonald's) ranked in the 'making progress' tier but no company has risen as a leader in chicken welfare in the US market.
  • "It is alarming that companies like KFC are committed to advancing the welfare of chickens in some countries but not others.
  • "None of the chains scored 'good' or 'leader' ranking in the US and overall progress from past years' reports has been minimal.
  • To learn more about the Better Chicken Commitment that will improve the welfare of billions of chickens visit, https://www.worldanimalprotection.us/help-give-chickens-better-lives .

Feed your extended family and those in need with KFC's Double Bucket Campaign in support of Food Banks Canada

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
KFC, Kentucky cuisine, Laurel County, Kentucky, South Salt Lake, Utah, Companies, Food bank, Restaurants, Food Banks Canada, Louisville, Kentucky, Operations of KFC

From now until August 15, every purchase of a Double Bucket = one meal donated to Food Banks Canada

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  • From now until August 15, every purchase of a Double Bucket = one meal donated to Food Banks Canada
    TORONTO, July 8, 2021 /CNW/ - KFC Canada today announced the launch of its Double Bucket initiative: for every Double Bucket sold, KFC restaurants across the country will donate one meal to Food Banks Canada.
  • Canadians can support the campaign simply by purchasing any Double Bucket from now until August 15.
  • This past year has been a tough one for food banks across the country and they still need our support,"said Katherine Debicki, Chief Marketing Officer, KFC Canada.
  • Food Banks Canada will then receive the meal contribution in the form of a collective cash donation to share with its food bank network.

KFC Canada goes big on compostable packaging with giant iconic bucket

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
KFC, Kentucky cuisine, Laurel County, Kentucky, South Salt Lake, Utah, Companies, Restaurants, Louisville, Kentucky

In collaboration with artist Briony Douglas, KFC Canada celebrates 2025 commitment

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  • In collaboration with artist Briony Douglas, KFC Canada celebrates 2025 commitment
    TORONTO, June 30, 2021 /CNW/ -KFC Canada took its iconic bucket to new heights today with a larger-than-life-size version made entirely from compostable materials.
  • The installation, designed and built by Toronto-based artist, Briony Douglas , celebrates KFC Canada's recent milestone commitment: by 2025, all consumer-facing packaging will be fully home compostable.
  • "Our move to 100% home compostable consumer packaging is a huge step for KFC Canada: this bold commitment will divert nearly 200 million pieces of packaging from Canadian landfills each year," said Ira Dubinsky, Marketing Director, KFC Canada.
  • KFC Canada's Compostable Commitment Installation by Briony Douglas will live at KFC Canada Headquarters.

Algonomy Announces Inaugural QSR Summit 2021

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Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Companies, KFC, Kentucky cuisine, Laurel County, Kentucky, South Salt Lake, Utah, QSR, Yum! Brands, Richrelevance, Food industry, Restaurants

SAN FRANCISCO and BENGALURU, India, March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Algonomy (previously Manthan-RichRelevance), the leading Algorithmic Customer Engagement solutions company, today announced that they are hosting QSR Summit 2021 in partnership with AWS (Amazon Web Services) on March 10th and 17th, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO and BENGALURU, India, March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Algonomy (previously Manthan-RichRelevance), the leading Algorithmic Customer Engagement solutions company, today announced that they are hosting QSR Summit 2021 in partnership with AWS (Amazon Web Services) on March 10th and 17th, 2021.
  • Themed 'Redo Digital in the New Normal', QSR Summit 2021 will bring together experts, thought leaders and influencers from leading QSR brands such as Yum!, McDonald's, Domino's, KFC, Alamar, Pizza Hut.
  • "The QSR industry last year has witnessed digital acceleration like never before.
  • At the first-ever summit, industry stalwarts will share lessons learned and opportunities that lie ahead for QSRs to drive real-time, personalized customer engagement and further drive operational efficiency with advanced algorithms."

KFC Introduces Its Best Chicken Sandwich Ever

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Thursday, January 7, 2021
American cuisine, Fast-food restaurants, KFC, Kentucky cuisine, Laurel County, Kentucky, South Salt Lake, Utah, Chicken sandwich, Food and drink, KFC Snacker, KFC advertising

The new KFC Chicken Sandwich is expected to delight the most discerning of chicken sandwich connoisseurs in every way from the quarter-pound, all-white meat, double-breaded, Extra Crispy chicken breast filet, to its freshly-toasted buttery brioche bun, crispier, thicker pickles, and the perfect amount of the Colonel's real mayo or spicy sauce.

Key Points: 
  • The new KFC Chicken Sandwich is expected to delight the most discerning of chicken sandwich connoisseurs in every way from the quarter-pound, all-white meat, double-breaded, Extra Crispy chicken breast filet, to its freshly-toasted buttery brioche bun, crispier, thicker pickles, and the perfect amount of the Colonel's real mayo or spicy sauce.
  • "We tested the new KFC Chicken Sandwich in Orlando last spring, and we nearly doubled our sales expectations, so we knew that we had a winner," said Andrea Zahumensky, chief marketing officer, KFC U.S. "Many customers hadn't considered KFC as a part of the chicken sandwich conversation, but anyone who tastes this sandwich will know, without a doubt, that we're playing to win."
  • As the new KFC Chicken Sandwich makes its way into KFC's 4,000 restaurants across the country, eager fans can keep an eye on KFC.com/findthesandwich to find out when the sandwich arrives at their local KFC.
  • Customers will have a variety of options to choose from when purchasing the new KFC Chicken Sandwich, including:
    KFC Chicken Sandwich combo meal, which includes KFC Secret Recipe Fries and medium drink, for $6.99
    (Prices and participation may vary.

Cricket Big Bash League 10 to Feature New Snackr App for In-Stadium Food Delivery

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Thursday, December 10, 2020
KFC, Kentucky cuisine, Laurel County, Kentucky, South Salt Lake, Utah, Companies, Restaurants, Food industry

The app will enable members to order food from various stadium vendors and have it delivered directly to their seats.

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  • The app will enable members to order food from various stadium vendors and have it delivered directly to their seats.
  • After downloading the app, members can enter their seat codes and browse the menus of stadium food vendors available to them.
  • The proprietary mobile app and delivery logistics platform was developed in conjunction with Australian app development company, DreamWalk.
  • The KFC Big Bash League 10 season commences on Dec10, 2020 and runs through to Feb 6, 2021.

KFC Canada and Cinnabon Reveal a Crave Worthy Dessert for the Holiday Season

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Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Food and drink, Foods, Kentucky cuisine, Fast food, KFC, Laurel County, Kentucky, South Salt Lake, Utah, Cinnabon, Fried chicken, Gravy

VAUGHAN, ON, Dec. 2, 2020 /CNW/ - KFC Canada has teamed up with Cinnabon to give Canadians a crave worthy dessert this holiday season.

Key Points: 
  • VAUGHAN, ON, Dec. 2, 2020 /CNW/ - KFC Canada has teamed up with Cinnabon to give Canadians a crave worthy dessert this holiday season.
  • "KFC and Cinnabon are renowned around the world for their signature flavours and we are excited to partner to bring an indulgent dessert to Canadians this holiday season," said Katherine Debicki, Chief Marketing Officer, KFC Canada.
  • "Like our famous fried chicken and gravy, some things are just better together and the KFC Cinnabon Dessert Biscuit is truly a match made in dessert heaven.
  • KFC Cinnabon Dessert Biscuitswill be available exclusively at KFC's across Canada beginning December 2nd while quantities last.

KFC Releases Vintage Holiday Buckets To Celebrate The Season

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Monday, November 16, 2020
Food and drink, KFC, Kentucky cuisine, Laurel County, Kentucky, South Salt Lake, Utah, Bucket, Fried chicken

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Kentucky Fried Chicken is bringing back feelings of nostalgia this holiday season with the re-release of some of its most famous holiday buckets.

Key Points: 
  • LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Kentucky Fried Chicken is bringing back feelings of nostalgia this holiday season with the re-release of some of its most famous holiday buckets.
  • The new holiday bucket design for 2020 was inspired by the brand's heritage buckets, but rounds out this year's lineup with some modern flair.
  • KFC holiday buckets will be available in all U.S. restaurants beginning November 24.
  • Fans can complete their holiday tablescape by collecting all three buckets in the 2020 holiday collection.

KFC's 11 Herbs And Spices Firelog is Coming to Canada

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Monday, November 9, 2020
Kentucky cuisine, KFC, Laurel County, Kentucky, South Salt Lake, Utah, Companies, Restaurants, Louisville, Kentucky

VAUGHAN,ON, Nov. 9, 2020 /CNW/ -Forget chestnuts roasting over an open fire, because KFC's famous fried chicken-scented 11 Herbs & Spices Firelog is coming to Canada on November 9.

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  • VAUGHAN,ON, Nov. 9, 2020 /CNW/ -Forget chestnuts roasting over an open fire, because KFC's famous fried chicken-scented 11 Herbs & Spices Firelog is coming to Canada on November 9.
  • "It's the comfort of a warm fire and the delicious aroma of our world-famous fried chicken that makes The KFC 11 Herbs & Spices Firelog a truly hearth-warming and hunger-inducing experience for all."
  • 2020 is the first year KFC's 11 Herbs & Spices Firelog will be available in Canada.
  • The KFC 11 Herbs & Spices Firelog is designed and manufactured by Enviro-Log, an eco-friendly, consumer products and recycling company headquartered in Fitzgerald, Georgia.

KFC Is Ready To Ignite Your Holiday Season With The Return Of Its Fried Chicken-Scented Firelogs

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Monday, October 26, 2020
Food and drink, Kentucky cuisine, KFC, Laurel County, Kentucky, South Salt Lake, Utah, Firelog, Fried chicken, Chicken as food, KFC advertising

The KFC 11 Herbs & Spices Firelog, from Enviro-Logis designed to make your home smell like fried chicken and feel as warm as an Extra Crispy drumstick in a KFC $20 Fill Up.

Key Points: 
  • The KFC 11 Herbs & Spices Firelog, from Enviro-Logis designed to make your home smell like fried chicken and feel as warm as an Extra Crispy drumstick in a KFC $20 Fill Up.
  • "For the past two years we have warmed the hearts and homes of our fried-chicken fans during the holiday season with our 11 Herbs & Spices Firelog," said Andrea Zahumensky, KFC U.S. CMO.
  • "The customer demand and excitement for the KFC 11 Herbs & Spices Firelog has gotten bigger each year," said Ross McRoy, president and founder of Enviro-Log.
  • Beginning today, the KFC 11 Herbs & Spices Firelog is available exclusively on Walmart.com and in select Walmart stores for $15.88*.