Asia: Procter & Gamble introduces eye care product based on ‘magnetism’
FMCG multinational P&G is launching a new eye care product for the East Asian market, according to media reports. Released as part of the the premium SK-II skincare line called. the product features a special applicator called a ‘magnetic wand, which is claimed to be a “first-in-the-world device that revolutionizes the concept of eye care”. […]
South Korea: Lotte launches chocolate-based food supplement
Lotte Confectionery Co Ltd has launched a new chocolate-based dietary supplement in South Korea. Named Dream Cacao Flavanol and sold under the brand name Lotte Health One, the product reportedly targets middle-aged and senior consumers. A reinvention of the company’s well known Lotte Dream Cacao product in the form of a dietary supplement, Lotte Health […]
Philippines: Kirin reportedly looking to enter beverage market
Japanese FMCG firm Kirin Holdings Company is looking to introduce its beverage range into the Philippines, according to a report in Pack Web Asia. The move would reportedly be made through San Miguel Brewery (SMB), a company in which Kirin owns a 48.39% stake. Kirin currently produces and sells water, carbonated soft drinks, juice and […]
Japan: Nisshin Foods Inc. introduces multi-dispensing flour pack
Nisshin Foods Inc., has announced their launch of its long-standing cooking flour in a new ‘compact’ bottle format, available from February 2015. Launched to coincide with 60 years of Nisshin flour, the bottle features two dispensing mechanisms – one a shaker and the second a means of measuring a level spoon. According to Nisshin, the […]
South Korea: Daesang launches microwaveable meat and poultry products
Daesang, a major Korean food company, has introduced new microwaveable frozen meat and poultry products in order to tap into demand for convenience foods. Named Lenjiro Twigija (translating as “fry in the microwave”) and launched under the Chungjungwon Cook’in brand, the new products are claimed to feature a patented technology. According to the company, this […]
Japan: Japan Tobacco Inc announces exit from beverage business
Japan Tobacco Inc (JT), a manufacturer of cigarettes and grocery products, has announced that it has decided to end production and sale of all beverages by the end of September 2015 due to severe market competition and lack of scale. JT entered the beverage business in 1988 and is especially known for its Roots brand […]
Australia: Sara Lee Launches new range of single serve desserts
Sara Lee has launched a new range of single serve desserts in Australia,named Sara Lee Singles, according to a report in Australian Food News. The range comes in the varieties New York Baked Cheesecake, Raspberry & Chocolate Fudge, and Creme Brulee, each sold in a pack of 4. “As Australia’s number one dessert brand, we’ve […]
Japan: Kirin to launch 1% abv beverage to target younger drinkers
Japanese beverage giant Kirin is introducing a new range of RTD alcohol drinks called Butterfly in an effort to target younger drinkers. Due for launch on 10th March 2015, Butterfly contains only 1% abv and is said to be have been created in response to the needs of a younger audience. According to Kirin, a […]
Japan: Nippon Ham introduces triangular-shaped, microwaveable sausage packs
Aimed at meeting a growing demand for convenience foods, Nippon Ham has introduced a new microwaveable sausage product in Japan. Named Raku Pack Renji de Wiener (translating as “easy wiener sausage in a microwaveable pack”), the new launch is claimed to be unique in terms of the packaging and the way the product is cooked. […]
Denmark: Arla to establish new business unit in Asia
Arla has announced that it is to establish a new division called Business Unit Asia to integrate its business in China and East Asia. The company said that it had identified China as a strategic growth market, while South East Asia had been identified as a region which could potentially become a new strategic growth […]