Japan: Suntory sends whisky into space
Japanese spirits firm Suntory will launch several samples of whisky in to space to test the effects of gravity on the whisky aging process, according to reports. The Japanese company will reportedly send six samples of whisky in glass flasks to the International Space Station, including 10, 18 and 21 year old whiskies, as part […]
Australia: Tyrrells Crisps acquires Yalla Valley
UK crisp manufacturer Tyrrells Crisps has acquired the Melbourne, Australia-based Yalla Valley, a producer of natural, organic and gluten free snacks. The company has the backing of Investcorp, an investment company. The acquisition aims to speed up Tyrrells’ expansion in the Australian market a year after the launch of the firm’s hand-cooked crisps range. “This […]
Australia: Parmalat wins private label contract
It has been announced that Parmalat has won a five-year contract “to supply Woolworths’ private label milk in NSW and South Australia”. According to Food and Drinks Business News, the company was the successful contender a $100 million battle for the Woolworths’ private label brand contract after edging out rivals Lion and Murray Goulburn. Lion […]
India: Coca-Cola implements first production cut in a decade
Coca-Cola has effected its first cut in production in India in over a decade following a number of months of poor sales, according to reports in Restaurant India and the Business Standard. In the peak summer season of April-June 2015, Coca-Cola reportedly saw a “mid single digit” drop in sales volumes from the previous year. […]
Japan: Calbee launches burger-flavoured crisps
Snack giant Calbee and fast-food chain Lotteria have teamed up once again this summer to offer Zeppin Cheeseburger (Masterpiece Cheeseburger) flavoured crisps under the Calbee Potato Chips brand. This is the second collaboration between the two firms, following the launch of Calbee’s Kappa Ebisen (a prawn flavoured snack) and Lotteria’s Ebi Burger (a prawn burger) […]
India: Mondelez launches Dairy Milk Silk Bubbly
Mondelez India has launched India’s first aerated chocolate with the release of Bubbly under the Cadbury Dairy Milk Silk brand in the country. Promoted as “a unique chocolate bar brimming with ‘bubble inside and bubble outside’ ”, Dairy Milk Silk Bubbly is said to benefit from Mondelez’s Aerimelt technology to form bubbles in the chocolate. […]
China: Danone plans to sell Dumex baby formula
French dairy firm Danone is planning to sell the Dumex infant formula brand to Yashili International Holdings and use the proceeds to increase its stake in Mengniu, Yashili’s indirect parent, according to reports in Bloomberg and the Financial Times. The move comes as demand for locally-produced baby food has dipped in China, Bloomberg notes. The […]
Japan: Suntory to sell cognac unit Louis Royer to Terroirs Distillers
Japanese drinks giant Suntory has announced that it has agreed the sale of its cognac unit Louis Royer to Terroirs Distillers. The value of the deal is in the order of 13 billion yen ($105 million). Terroirs is a France-based, privately owned spirits company that owns The Tullibardine and Highland Queen Scotch whisky brands. It […]
Japan: Mitsui moves into Italian food with Eataly venture
Mitsui has announced, together with restaurant and hospitality chain Kichiri and the Italian food specialist Eataly, the formation of a retail, dining, and import business for Italian foods and ingredients in Japan and the Asia Pacific region. Known as Eataly Asia Pacific, the new company will hold exclusive rights to the Eataly trademark in Japan. […]
Pakistan: Coca-Cola unveils ‘Share a Coke’ campaign for Ramadan
Coca-Cola has announced that it is extending its ‘Share a Coke’ campaign to Pakistan with a new variation on the theme for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. As with previous ‘Share A Coke’ campaigns, the strategy is aimed at personalizing the Coca-Cola sharing experience by swapping logos on bottles for names of friends or […]