Although it Appears to be "Dated" News, it remains that the development of the concept would have taken years, and years have now passed and Yes, there has been Strife in the Regions, but I would count that more of the slowing of // delaying factor, Not a termination of Concept Factor, where One has had their foot in the door!!
So On that list of Business underway, where only a "Taste" has been revealed thus far, this "Beef" deal could be in there, and if not, may be :Back Burner"...??!!
imo...fwiw