Japan: Calbee unveils three ‘winning’ crisp flavours
Calbee, the Japanese snack and confectionery company, has announced the release of three new unusual potato crisp flavours, launched as a part of promotion of celebrating the firm’s 40th anniversary. Due to go on sale this March, the new varieties stem from an ‘audition’ held last year to find interesting and innovative flavours for the […]
Pakistan: FrieslandCampina eyes up majority stake in Engro Foods
Dutch dairy firm FrieslandCampina has unveiled its intention to aquire a majority stake in Engro Foods, the leading Pakistani dairy firm, as it announced its latest financial results. The company said that the proposed acquisition formed part of its updated Route2020 programme, which sees strategy resources deployed to achieve sustainable long-term growth through existing and new […]
South Korea: Lotte Group looks to acquire major share in Lahore PepsiCo – reports
Lotte Chilsung Beverage Co, a unit of South Korean retail conglomerate Lotte Group, is expected to acquire a major share in a PepsiCo bottling company in Pakistan, the Maeil Business News reports. Quoting sources from Lotte Group and the investment banking industry, Maeil Business News said that the South Korean firm was reportedly looking to […]
India: Coca-Cola considering sale of $1 billion bottling operations – reports
Coca-Cola is contemplating the sale of its bottling operations in India, valued at $1 billion, as it moves to focus on brands, marketing and strategy in line with global policy, according to sources quoted by the Economic Times. “Coca-Cola plans to start talks with large industrial houses for the potential divestment”, an unnamed source is […]
Australia: Fonterra launches microfiltered milk
New Zealand dairy firm Fonterra has launched a new version of its Anchor Milk in that is claimed to feature a microfiltration technology to extend shelf life. Initially available in the Australian state of Victoria, Anchor Finely Filtered Milk uses microfiltration to remove 99% of the naturally occurring bacteria in milk via a technique that […]
Thailand: PepsiCo launches two sweet new Lay’s crisp flavours
Drink and snacks giant PepsiCo has announced the expansion of its Lay’s crisp brand in Thailand with the launch of two new sweet flavours. Promoted as offering a “perfect blend” to “creates delicious new ways” with flavour, the new Lay’s offering includes Honey Butter and Caramel Popcorn varieties, the former topped with “super sweet honey” […]
Japan: Yamazaki Bakery and Mondelez end Nabisco brand tie up
As part of a recent strategic shift, Japanese bakery firm Yamazaki Bakery has decided against renewing its licencing agreement with international food giant Mondelez International, under which it manufactures products under the Yamazaki Nabisco banner, according to a report in the Nikkei Asian Review The decision marks the end of a relationship dating back to […]
China: Yake Food to enter mineral water market
Fujian, China based candy manufacturer Yake Food has entered the mineral water market with a “premium” offering under the Changbai Springs brand name. The line is said to feature an award winning packaging design and is based around the core idea of a “Changbai Oasis” offering “the first morning cup of water”. According to PET Engineering, […]
Australia: Coca-Cola South Pacific launches Fuze Tea
Coca-Cola South Pacific has launched Fuze Tea, a new line of ice tea described as an “aspirational iced tea offering” and a “premium product”. The Fuze brand was first launched in the US, where the current lineup now includes ice tea in flavours such as lemon, strawberry and mango orange, as well as a range […]
Australia: Woolworths extends click & collect service
Australian supermarket chain Woolworths has recently announced the launch of an extension to its click & collect service using local transport hubs, to be trialled at Sydney’s Bondi Junction train station. According to a report in InsideFMCG, the 12 month click & collect initiative will allow customers to place an online order with the retailer […]