India: Tata Global Beverages launches Tata Coffee Grand
Tata Global Beverage Limited, in association with its subsidiary Tata Coffee, is looking to strengthen its hand in the branded instant coffee category in India with the launch of Tata Coffee Grand. Tata Coffee already has some presence in instant coffee in India – a market currently dominated by Nestle and Unilever – through brands […]
Coffee aims upscale with microwave innovation
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 26th November 2015: Gama returns to the RTD coffee shelves for this week’s Innovation Insight, taking a look at innovative microwaveable packaging that enables consumers to recreate the ‘coffee shop’ experience in their own home – Suntory Renji De Torokeru Hot Latte. In an apparent first for […]
Japan: Family Mart launches Cafe & Meal MUJI chilled drink range
Convenience store chain Family Mart is to start selling four varieties of latte, tea and jelly drinks under the Cafe& Meal MUJI name in what will be the brand’s first foray into chilled drinks. The brand, first established by Japanese retail firm Ryohin Keikaku in 2014, is claimed to offer products made with simple methods […]
South Korea: Five firms enter Indian cosmetics market through joint venture
Five South Korean cosmetics companies have signed a joint venture agreement with Indian firm Rajshree Empires through their South Korean arm PLK International to enter the Indian market, according to a report in Net Indian. PLK International, Coson, Outin Futures BCL Cosmetics, Kell Cosmetics and Esthetic House Company are all part of the new venture. […]
India: Patanajali Ayurved expands product line with instant noodles
Patanajali Ayurved, the fast-growing FMCG based on the traditional Indian principles of ayurveda, has announced the launch of Patanajali Instant Atta (Wheat) Noodles, just a few days after Nestle’s Maggi brand noodles returned to shelves. Priced at 15 INR ($0.23) for a 70g pack, the new launch is claimed to be more affordable than rival […]
Japan: Kao develops ‘easy refill’ haircare pack
Japanese personal and household manufacturer Kao has announced that it has developed a new pouch pack that is designed to make it easier to refill shampoo bottles and similar products. Named the Raku Raku Pack (Easy Easy Pack), the product has a “universal design” that “anyone can understand and use easily” and also has environmental […]
Australia: Tassal launches salmon ‘snacking’ range
Tassal, the largest salmon producer in Australia, has introduced a new line of ready-to-eat, “healthy” ambient fish-based snacks. Described as a ”quick, healthy and delicious snack that loves you back”, the new range aims to offer a new on-the-go meal option. The product is available at an RRP of A$4.29 ($3.06) and in the varieties […]
China: Yashili opens plant in New Zealand
China’s Yashili New Zealand Dairy, a subsidiary of Yashili International and Mengniu Dairy, has opened an infant formula plant in Pokeno, Auckland, New Zealand after a three-year construction period. Yashili New Zealand general manager and director William Zhao said the company chose Pokeno because of its geography, location and excellent dairy farming facilities. “The operation […]
Pouches find a friend in ‘bites’ and ‘minis’
Insight by Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 12th November 2015: This month, Gama’s study of dynamics in new consumer goods launches looks at flexible packaging, focusing in particular on the penetration of pouch formats – in their varied manifestations and applications – across different categories and regions. Concentrating on the food, drinks and household industries, Gama […]
China: United Biscuits launches ecommerce platform on Alibaba’s Tmall
United Biscuits, the UK manufacturer of bakery products under the McVitie’s brand, has officially opened its flagship eCommerce store for consumers in China on Alibaba Group’s Tmall platform. The launch of the new store was timed to coincide with Alibaba’s 11.11 Global Shopping Festival (a 24-hour annual sales event in China) and aims to further […]