Japan: Coca-Cola bottlers agree to merge – reports
Two of Japan’s largest Coca-Cola bottling firms have agreed to merge next year to create a company with combined annual sales of $9.95 billion, according to a Nikkei report. Tokyo-based Coca-Cola East Japan and Fukuoka-based Coca-Cola West bottle and distribute the majority of Coca-Cola’s products in Japan. A combined company would have 90% of domestic market […]
India: Nestle to expand in chocolate space
Food multinational Nestle is seeking to expand in the chocolate space in India with new launches from its global premium portfolio and the launch of new varieties of existing products, according to a report in the Economic Times. Among the products slated for launch are a new Trio variety of the firm’s leading Munch branded […]
India: Wipro acquires Zhongshan Ma Er Daily Products
Indian-based company Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting has acquired 100% of Chinese FMCG company Zhongshan Ma Er for an undisclosed amount. Wipro focuses on products including soaps, toiletries, personal care & baby care and has a presence in countries such as India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, China, as well as the Middle East. With this new […]
Australia: Raw C launches coconut water with organic coffee
Raw C, an Australian manufacturer of coconut water products, is a launching a new drink that combines coconut water with organic Arabica coffee, according to a report in Food Mag. Raw C Organic Coffee & Coconut Water is said to feature “100% natural single source coconut water” combined with “the very best organic coffee from Columbia”. Sweetened […]
Thailand: Mamee Double Decker launches “naturally purple” crisps
Mamee Double Decker, a Thailand-based snacks and drinks firm, has announced the launch of new sweet potato crisps in its home market under the Mister Potato brand. Mister Potato Sweet Potato Crisps are “naturally purple”, a phenomenon that is said to derive from the natural colours of the purple sweet potato itself. According to a […]
India: HyFun Foods inaugurates potato processing plant
HyFun Foods, a venture launched by Indian potato and onion firm Asandas and Sons, has officially inaugurated a new potato processing facility at Ganeshpura, Mehsana, India, according to a report in FnB News. The result of an investment of around 75 crore INR ($11 million), the new plant is spread over 12 acres and will produce a […]
Australia: PepsiCo offers Gatorade Liquid Concentrate
PepsiCo, the global snacks and soft drinks giant, has launched a new concentrated form of its Gatorade sports drink for consumers in Australia and New Zealand. The product, which is available in Blue Bolt and Lemon Lime flavours, will come in a 1 litre container that will reportedly enable consumers to make 5 litres of […]
China: China Resources considering bid for SABMiller assets – reports
China Resources, the firm behind China Snow, the world’s most consumed beer brand, is considering a bid for SABMiller’s central and eastern European assets, according to a source quoted by Bloomberg. The reported deal would include the brewer of Czech beer Pilsner Urquell and could be valued at around $6 billion, Bloomberg continues. SABMiller owns […]
Japan: UHA Mikakuto launches ‘fat-absorbing’ lozenges
Japanese confectionery firm UHA Mikakuto has announced the introduction of a new throat lozenge that is said to combine a variety of functional benefits. Named UHA Mikakuto Off Zeitakuna Off Nodoame, the new throat lozenges are said to prevent the absorption of fat, to help regulate the absorption of sugar, and to relieve digestive complaints. […]
Japan: Pokka Sapporo launches lemon yoghurt flavoured soy milk
Consumers in Japan can now purchase a new lemon yoghurt flavoured soy milk drink, courtesy of Japanese beverage company Pokka Sapporo. Released under the Soyafarm name, the new launch is said to have a refreshing flavour, making it ideal for the morning, according to Pokka Sapporo, citing research that found that more soy milk was […]