Japan: Koikeya launches Koikeya Pride Potato
Japanese snack maker Koikeya has announced the launch of a new brand called Koikeya Pride Potato as part of a wider review of brand positioning. The new snack brand will be introducing to consumers in Japan from February 2017 with three different flavours: Hiden Noko Nori Shio (Secret Rich Nori Laver Salt), Matsutake Kaoru Kiwamidashi […]
Japan: Kellogg launches locally-flavoured Pringles
Global snack brand Pringles, owned by multinational food maker Kellogg, is set to see see the launch of a new product range in Japan featuring locally-themed flavours. The two flavours to be introduced are Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken) and Takoyaki (a savoury ball typically filled with octopus). The former is described as having a juicy […]
India: ITC to build factory in Odisha
ITC, the Indian consumer goods giant, is set to expand its manufacturing operations with the opening of a consumer goods facility in Odisha (Orissa), according to a report in the Economic Times. The 700,000 sq ft plant, located in the Khordha district, will produce goods under brands such as Aashirvad (spices, dried ready meals and baking […]
Australia: Cobs Fine Foods enters crisps market
Australian popcorn maker Cobs Fine Foods is extending its line of products with the launch of crisps under the new Hip Chips name, according to an article in Food & Beverage Industry News. The gluten-free range, claimed to contain “nothing artificial” and promoted as “never oily”, is said to contain high oleic sunflower oil rather […]
Thailand: Spar enters market
Spar, the world’s largest food retail voluntary chain, has announced its entry into the Thai market. The company has formed a retail partnership with Bangchak Retail Company (BRC) for a 300 store venture, representing an investment of €74 million ($78 million) over the next five years. According to a company press release, BCR will open […]
India: LT Foods and Kameda Seika establish joint venture for rice snacks
Indian rice specialist LT Foods and Japanese rice-based snack firm Kameda Seika have announced the launch of joint venture to sell rice based snacks in India, according to the Economic Times. The new 51:49 joint venture is described as being backed by a $10 million investment and is designed help the companies enter a new […]
China: Aldi to make debut with online business
German discount retailer Aldi has announced plans to expand into China through online channels, according to an article in Retail Week. The company will reportedly start off by selling a selected range of products to Chinese consumers online as soon as mid 2017, although it is not said to have plans to invest in bricks-and-mortar […]
India: WestCoast Fine Foods launches ready-to-cook tawa pizza
Frozen food manufacturer WestCoast Fine Foods has launched as what is described as India’s first ready-to-cook tawa pizza under the Frish brand. Tawa is a type of flat Indian frying pan typically used for cooking flatbreads. According to sources, Frisch Tawa Pizza provides an advantage over other frozen pizza products as it doesn’t require an […]
China: Valio announces lactose-free milk offer
Finnish dairy firm Valio is to start selling lactose-free milk powder in China via online channels, according to a report in ESM. The launch, described as the first lactose-free consumer offer on the market, will reportedly see packaged milk made available in skimmed, semi-skimmed and whole varieties. The product range is intended to benefit from a […]
Australia: Lion’s Fine Wine Partners to be acquired by Accolade Wines
Accolade Wines, one of the world’s largest wine companies, is to acquire Fine Wine Partners (FWP) in Australia for an undisclosed sum. In a press release, Lion, the Australian alcoholic drinks, soft drinks and dairy firm that owns Fine Wine Partners, described it as “a quality fine wine business offering exposure to the attractive and […]