Australia: Woolworths expands Asia presence with Summergate acquisition
Australian supermarket chain Woolworths has announced that its subsidiary Woolworths Liquor Group has acquired the China-based wine and drinks distributor, Summergate Fine Wines and Spirits (Summergate). Summergate is a drinks distributor representing a portfolio of around 80 global brands. It has a small fine wine retail business, as well as a limited online and direct […]
China: Barilla launches pasta range targeted at the Chinese market
Italian pasta company Barilla Group has announced the launch of its new “Pasta Pronto” brand, designed to meet the needs of Chinese consumers. Through the new launch, Barilla intends to offer an authentic and convenient taste of Italy, the company said. Pasta Pronto is specifically aimed at busy modern Chinese consumers, allowing them to prepare […]
India: Coca Cola to invest in new plant in Karnataka
Coca Cola’s plans to open a new bottling facility in the Indian province of Karnataka are one step closer to fruition, according to a report in Business Today. Hindustan Coca Cola Beverages , part of the Coca Cola group has confirmed the investment of more than Rs 1,000 crore ($160 million) to construct a new […]
Indonesia: Danone sells dairy operations to Indofood Group
Indofood CBP Sukses Makmur (ICBP), part of the Indofood Group, has acquired a 100% stake in Danone’s dairy operations in Indonesia as it looks to strengthen its own dairy production, according to a report in the Jakarta Post. The deal includes Danone Dairy Indonesia’s trademarks and industrial design for its top selling product, Milkuat, the […]
China: Heinz opens new infant cereal factory
Heinz has officially unveiled its flagship $70 million state-of-the-art infant cereal plant in Asia. The new 80,000 square metre facility is Heinz’s largest infant cereal plant globally. Located in Foshan city, Guangdong province, the factory “turns a new page in Heinz’s growth in China”, the company said. The new facility will reportedly create 200 new […]
Australia: Coca Cola launches slimline cans in bright colours
In an extension to its recently-launched 250ml format, Coca Cola has unveiled a range of brightly-coloured pack designs for the summer season in Australia. The range, launched with the hashtag #colouryoursummer, is available in a choice of vibrant hues ranging from green and blue to pink, purple and orange. The new packs are the first […]
India: United Biscuits seeks expansion through McVitie’s brand
UK bakery manufacturer United Biscuits (UB) is planning to expand its biscuit product portfolio in India, according to a report in the Economic Times. The company said that that the expansion would be centred on its core McVitie’s brand but did not elaborate further on the precise details of the expansion strategy. The newly announced […]
Australia: Patons Macadamia launches macadamia milk range
The Australian macadamia nut manufacturer Patons Macadamia has rolled out its own range of non-dairy alternative milk under the Suncoast Gold brand. The compan ysaid it had launched the new product to tap into growing interest in healthy dairy alternative drinks. “Macadamia Milk is a tasty, lactose free and gluten free, non-dairy drink alternative containing all […]
Japan: Picard seals tie up with retail giant Aeon
French frozen food supplier Picard has secured a tie up with Japanese retailer Aeon to stock popular items from its range in Aeon stores. Picard operates more than 1,000 stores, mostly in France, Italy and Belgium, and offers various ranges of private label frozen products including meat, fish, vegetables, bakery and desserts, using seasonal ingredients. […]
Japan: Ajigen to launch beer flavouring powder
Japanese foods producer Ajigen has launched its new Magic Extract powder – a product designed to be used to add flavour to beer. Ajigen Magic Extract – labelled “makes beer more delicious” – is set to be rolled out at the start of December and follows last year’s launch by the company of a seasoning […]