Thailand: Newly-formed V Foods launches RTD coffee under the Dao brand
A new RTD canned coffee is set to be launched in Thailand under the Dao brand, according to a report in Press Reader. Available in Iced Classic Blend and Iced Long Black varieties, the product was launched by former Bangkok governor Apirak Osayodhin through a joint venue called V Foods (Thailand), a food and beverage […]
Thailand: CP-Meiji to launch High Protein Milk
CP-Meiji Co Ltd, one of the largest manufacturers and distributors of dairy products in Thailand, has announced the launch of a new High Protein Milk in response to a trend for functional products in the country, according to a report in NNA. According to the manufacturer, the dairy market saw market growth of 3.6% on […]
Australia: General Mills launches gluten-free cake mixes
General Mills has launched new gluten-free varieties of its Betty Crocker cake mix range in Australia. According to Australian Food News, the mixes come in three varieties of vanilla cake and devil’s food chocolate cake, which both include icing, as well as chocolate fudge brownies. The new launches are said to be equivalent to three […]
India: Nestle to resume export of Maggi instant noodles
Nestle India is to resume exports of its Maggi instant noodle line following a ruling from the Bombay High Court. Last month, Maggi noodles were banned in India by the central food safety regulator FSSAI after the discovery of lead in excess of permissible limits, as well as flavour enhancer monosodium glutamate, in a routine […]
China: Candia partners with Zhejiang International Business
Candia SA, which is part of French-based dairy cooperative Sodiaal, has signed a deal with Zhejiang International Business (ZIB) to distribute UHT milk and infant formula under the Candia brand in China. Focusing on Greater Shanghai and the Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces, the joint venture will focus on four methods of distribution: retail stores under […]
Japan: Myojo Foods launches “grilled eel sauce” flavour yakisoba
Myojo Foods, a subsidiary of Nissin, has recently announced that it is launching a new flavour for its Ippei-chan Fried Egg Noodle range in a bid to appeal to consumers over the summer months. The new flavour is designed to replicate the sauce used for a grilled eel dish that is popular in summertime in […]
China: JD.com and Unilever partner in e-commerce strategy
Unilever is opening a store on the e-commerce platform JD.Com which will enable it to sell branded items to the Chinese market. In a statement, JD.com said that some of Unilever’s best-known health and beauty brands such as Ponds, Dove, Vaseline and Lux would be featured, including three product lines from Lux’s shampoo range that […]
Japan: Nissin launches ‘pasta style’ noodle range
Nissin Foods has announced the launch of its first instant pasta range in Japan. Added under the Cup Noodle brand, the new range is called Pasta Style and is available in two varieties: Vongole and Bolognese. According to the manufacturer, the product features newly developed round, thick spaghetti that provides a ‘moist’ texture. The “casual […]
China: Raisio releases Benecol powdered drink
Finnish food group Raisio has launched Benecol powdered drink in China, partnering with Chinese healthcare group Neptunus. According to a Raisio press release, the firm has been working determinedly to open markets for Benecol products, particularly in Asia and South America which led to the latest launches in Brazil in November 2014, South Korea in […]
Japan: Suntory launches Lemon & Mint Pepsi
Consumers in Japan will be able to purchase a Lemon & Mint flavoured cola under the Pepsi Special brand from July, according to a press release from manufacturer Suntory Beverage & Food Ltd. The zero-calorie limited edition is the fourth Food for Specified Health Uses (FOSHU) approved cola drink from the brand that is claimed […]