South Korea: Five firms enter Indian cosmetics market through joint venture
Five South Korean cosmetics companies have signed a joint venture agreement with Indian firm Rajshree Empires through their South Korean arm PLK International to enter the Indian market, according to a report in Net Indian. PLK International, Coson, Outin Futures BCL Cosmetics, Kell Cosmetics and Esthetic House Company are all part of the new venture. […]
India: Patanajali Ayurved expands product line with instant noodles
Patanajali Ayurved, the fast-growing FMCG based on the traditional Indian principles of ayurveda, has announced the launch of Patanajali Instant Atta (Wheat) Noodles, just a few days after Nestle’s Maggi brand noodles returned to shelves. Priced at 15 INR ($0.23) for a 70g pack, the new launch is claimed to be more affordable than rival […]
Japan: Kao develops ‘easy refill’ haircare pack
Japanese personal and household manufacturer Kao has announced that it has developed a new pouch pack that is designed to make it easier to refill shampoo bottles and similar products. Named the Raku Raku Pack (Easy Easy Pack), the product has a “universal design” that “anyone can understand and use easily” and also has environmental […]
Australia: Tassal launches salmon ‘snacking’ range
Tassal, the largest salmon producer in Australia, has introduced a new line of ready-to-eat, “healthy” ambient fish-based snacks. Described as a ”quick, healthy and delicious snack that loves you back”, the new range aims to offer a new on-the-go meal option. The product is available at an RRP of A$4.29 ($3.06) and in the varieties […]
China: Yashili opens plant in New Zealand
China’s Yashili New Zealand Dairy, a subsidiary of Yashili International and Mengniu Dairy, has opened an infant formula plant in Pokeno, Auckland, New Zealand after a three-year construction period. Yashili New Zealand general manager and director William Zhao said the company chose Pokeno because of its geography, location and excellent dairy farming facilities. “The operation […]
China: United Biscuits launches ecommerce platform on Alibaba’s Tmall
United Biscuits, the UK manufacturer of bakery products under the McVitie’s brand, has officially opened its flagship eCommerce store for consumers in China on Alibaba Group’s Tmall platform. The launch of the new store was timed to coincide with Alibaba’s 11.11 Global Shopping Festival (a 24-hour annual sales event in China) and aims to further […]
Thailand: Coca-Cola expands Share A Feeling emoticon campaign
Coca-Cola has announced that it is expanding its Share A Feeling marketing campaign – first trialled in Vietnam in July – to Thailand. According to the company, the campaign brings the “online emoticon communication trend to real-life, inviting Thais to Share a Coke, Share a Feeling via a proprietary set of 39 emoticons” that will be printed […]
South Korea: Maeil Dairies enters joint venture with Beingmate
Maeil Dairies, a Korean manufacturer of milk products, infant formula, coffees and juices, has entered into a joint venture agreement with Hangzhou, China based Beingmate Baby & Child Food, a leading Chinese baby formula manufacturer, to develop new health-focused baby milk products. Named Hangzhou Beingmate Maeil Food Company, the joint venture will reportedly focus on […]
Australia: Cleaver’s expands paleo meat range
Organic meat manufacturer Cleaver’s is expanding its paleo range with the launch of two new sausage varieties as well as new beef burger options. According to a report in Inside FMCG, the launch of the new products is a result of the success of the brand’s paleo beef sausage launched in early 2015. Pete Evans, […]
China: Hengan considering selling its confectionery and snacks business – reports
Hengan, a Chinese manufacturer of nappies and sanitary towels, is reportedly considering selling off its confectionery business QinQin Foodstuffs. A Bloomberg report, quoting “people with knowledge of the matter”, said that the division, which includes the sweet brand Qinqin and the waffle brand Ai Le Ge, could fetch about $300 million. While QinQin Foodstuffs reported 1.53 […]