Starbucks Japan targets food waste with 20% end-of-day discount

Price cut on leftovers part of sustainability and charity efforts

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Part of the proceeds from the discount sales will be donated to a group that runs soup kitchens for children. (Photo courtesy of Starbucks Coffee Japan)

MIYU KAJI, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Starbucks Coffee Japan will fight food waste by offering discounts on products nearing expiration, with the markdowns beginning Monday at stores nationwide.

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