India: Dr. Oetker to open $37 million plant
German food manufacturer Dr. Oetker is setting up a new manufacturing plant in Rajasthan, India with an investment of 250 crore INR ($37 million). Dr. Oetker, which sells a range of products including mayonnaises, sauces, spreads, salad dressings, cakes and dessert toppings, has two existing production units with a manufacturing capacity of 12,000 tonnes. Speaking to […]
South Korea: Sajo Group to acquire stake in Korea Flour Mills
Sajo Group, a South Korean processed seafood manufacturer, has agreed to acquire a 85% stake in Korea Flour Mills, the holding company of DongA One Group, for 100 billion won ($82 million), according to a report in the Korea Times. DongA One Group produces a range of flour products for retail and foodservice channels, and […]
Japan: Suntory unveils cherry blossom flavoured Pepsi cola
In the latest of a line of unusual cola launches, beverage firm Suntory has unveiled what is claimed to be the world’s first cola with the flavour of cherry blossom (sakura). Pepsi Cherry Blossom Cola is said to have the same pale pink colour as cherry blossom itself and is described as having a fragrant, […]
India: Mother Dairy to build new processing plant
Indian company Mother Dairy has announced its intention to set up a new processing plant for fruit and vegetables in the east of the country. The leading dairy firm is investing 75.65 crore INR ($11.1 million) in the new plant, which will have a processing capacity of 25,000 metric tonnes per year and which will […]
India: Godrej acquires majority stake in Canon Chemicals
Godrej, one of India’s leading home and personal care companies, has announced plans to expand into new African markets with the acquisition of a majority stake in Kenya-based Canon Chemicals. Canon Chemicals manufactures and distributes products in the personal and home care categories. Its major brand is Valon, a petroleum jelly, although the company is also […]
Australia: Murray Goulburn signs private label cheese deal with Coles
Dairy cooperative Murray Goulburn has signed a deal to become the supplier of private label cheese products to supermarket chain Coles from 2017, according to a report in Australian Food News. Commenting on the deal, Murray Goulburn said: “The contract includes the supply of a range of Coles brand cheddar-style cheese including tasty, colby, mild […]
Philippines: QAF opens new Gardenia bakery
QAF, the parent company of Gardenia Bakeries, has opened a new factory in Laguna, Philippines that will enable it to increase its production by 50%, according to reports in the Philippine Star, Business World Online and the Manila Times. The new factory – the company’s sixth – has capacity for 150,000 loaves per day. Built […]
Australia: Nestle expands KitKat range
Food and drinks giant Nestle is expanding the KitKat chocolate biscuit bar range in Australia with a focus on Chinese-inspired flavours, according to a report in Australian Food News. The news source reports that consumers will be enticed with flavours such as Tangerine Creme Brulee, Taro & Black Sesame, Red Bean & Toasted Coconut and […]
India: Danone launches ready to eat custard
Danone India is expanding its dessert portfolio to introduce ready to eat flavored custard, a first of its kind product in the packaged dessert category in India, according to reports in FnB News and Just Food. Although custard is already available in India as a premix, the new product aims to address the need for […]
Water, tea and fruit juice prove the ‘natural’ hotspots
Insight by Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 22nd January 2016: ‘Natural’ continues to be a cornerstone of product marketing in new food and especially new drinks launches, according to Gama’s latest study of claims in global new consumer goods. In product launches reported on Gama Compass™ over the course of 2015, ‘natural’ was the fifth most likely […]