Marugame Seimen

Fujitsu delivers digital transformation with AI demand forecast service for TORIDOLL noodle shops throughout Japan

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Thursday, February 2, 2023

New service to improve operational efficiency, reduce food loss, and realize efficient energy management at 823 Marugame Udon shops in Japan

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  • New service to improve operational efficiency, reduce food loss, and realize efficient energy management at 823 Marugame Udon shops in Japan
    TOKYO, Feb 2, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Fujitsu and TORIDOLL Holdings Corporation (hereinafter TORIDOLL Holdings) today announced the deployment of Fujitsu's AI demand forecast service at 823 Marugame Udon noodle shops in Japan(1), operated by TORIDOLL Holdings.
  • The service will enable TORIDOLL Holdings to accurately forecast the customer numbers and sales by day and time for each shop, based on weather data and POS data held by TORIDOLL Holdings.
  • TORIDOLL Holdings decided to deploy the new solution at all of its 823 shops in Japan.
  • TORIDOLL Holdings and Fujitsu will utilize the AI demand prediction service to automate and improve work schedules and optimize order processes, food quantity planning and energy use.

Open Wing Alliance Persuades Pokeworks to Source 100% Cage-Free Eggs Amidst Global Expansion

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Monday, July 25, 2022

"Pokeworks is proud to partner with The Open Wing Alliance on improving animal welfare.

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  • "Pokeworks is proud to partner with The Open Wing Alliance on improving animal welfare.
  • We're committed to using only cage-free eggs in all of our products by the end of 2023," says Steve Heeley, CEO of Pokeworks.
  • "This commitment by Pokeworks' to remove battery cages from its supply chain will reduce the suffering of egg-laying hens raised around the world," says Hannah Surowinski, Global Corporate Relations Coordinator of The Open Wing Alliance.
  • The Open Wing Alliance is a global coalition of animal protection organizations focused on creating a unified front in our campaign to end the abuse of chickens worldwide.

The Open Wing Alliance Hosts Fifth Annual Global Summit to End Cages

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Thursday, June 16, 2022

NEW YORK, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Open Wing AllianceĀ (OWA) hosts the fifth annual Global Summit to End CagesĀ June 14-16, gathering hundreds of animal welfare experts and activists from around the globe. Initiated by The Humane League, the global coalition of 80 animal protection organizations across 63 countries works towards a shared goal to end the abuse of chickens worldwide. The coalition's first step is eliminating battery cages from our global food system, and they're working towards that vision one cage-free policy at a time.

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  • NEW YORK, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Open Wing Alliance (OWA) hosts the fifth annual Global Summit to End Cages June 14-16, gathering hundreds of animal welfare experts and activists from around the globe.
  • "Major companies around the world are ditching cages, and consumer demand for cage-free eggs is growing," says Alexandria Beck, Director of the Open Wing Alliance.
  • The Global Summit comes amidst a global animal welfare campaign urging Toridoll, a leading Japanese restaurant company, to eliminate battery cages from its egg supply chains around the world.
  • The Open Wing Alliance is a global coalition of animal protection organizations focused on creating a unified front in our campaign to end the abuse of chickens worldwide.

Marugame Udon Celebrates Summer Games With Lupe Fiasco And A Taste Of Tokyo

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Thursday, July 22, 2021

Lupe Fiasco is known, along with his music, fashion and other entrepreneurial pursuits, for his love of Japanese culture and food especially at Marugame Udon, both in Tokyo and stateside.

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  • Lupe Fiasco is known, along with his music, fashion and other entrepreneurial pursuits, for his love of Japanese culture and food especially at Marugame Udon, both in Tokyo and stateside.
  • "Marugame has stayed true to its roots and serves up completely authentic udon and other dishes - I feel like I'm in Tokyo whenever I go in for a meal."
  • "Our partnership with The Lupe Fiasco is a fun way to showcase how accessible and enjoyable authentic Japanese food is," said Marugame Udon Chief Operating Officer Pete Botonis.
  • "As the world focuses on Tokyo for the Summer Games, we think it's a great time to celebrate and experience the rich culinary tradition of udon and our deep roots in Japan with our Taste of Tokyo event."

Marugame Udon Partners With Oceanic Society For Earth Day

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Wednesday, April 14, 2021

1 udon concept, will celebrate Earth Day by partnering with Oceanic Society .

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  • 1 udon concept, will celebrate Earth Day by partnering with Oceanic Society .
  • Twenty percent of every guest purchase made at all Marugame Udon locations on Earth Day, Thursday, April 22, will go toward raising $10,000 for the Oceanic Society and its Blue Habits programs that support ocean health.
  • We think supporting their ocean conservation mission is a meaningful way for us to celebrate Earth Day.
  • "\nGuests may also donate or adopt a species in support of Oceanic Society in honor of Earth Day.\nFounded in Kakogawa City, Japan, in 2000, Marugame Udon is the world\'s No.