Australia: Coca-Cola launches Powerade ION4
Coca-Cola South Pacific has announced the launch of a new version of its Powerade sports drink in Australia, in move described as the brand’s “biggest reformulation since 2006”. According to Australian Food News, the new formula has been named Powerade ION4, with Coca- Cola saying it contains 5% more electrolytes than the current version. The […]
Australia: Asahi acquires Mountain Goat
Japanese beer company Asahi has furthered its interest in the craft beer sector with the acquisition of 100% of the Australian brewer Mountain Goat. Launched in 1997 by Cam Hines and David Bonighton, Mountain Goat produces low-volume beers at a facility in Richmond, Melbourne, while bottled and canned beers are brewed at a larger plant […]
Japan: Suntory launches ‘mystery flavours’ for Halloween
Suntory is expanding its product range in Japan with the launch of the limited edition Pepsi Ghost for the Halloween period. Pepsi Ghost comes in a total of four varieties, sold in a 490ml bottle, and each is said to feature a ‘mystery flavour’. According to Suntory, the line was designed to offer an element […]
France: MLC signs factory contract with Synutra
French dairy producer Les Maitres Laitiers du Contentin (MLC) has signed a supply contract with Synutra, a Chinese infant formula company, which will provide for the construction of a production plant in Normandy France. “This contract will enable the construction of a new plant in Meautis, in the Manche department, with an investment of €114 […]
Australia: Sesion Tequila to hit the market
The Australian owned Sesion Tequila is set to hit the market at the end of October this year, according to reports in Australian Food News and Just Drinks. According to Australian Food News, the beverages are made with no additional sugars, extracts or processing, and are designed to be “sipped and savoured”, although they can […]
Japan: Meat firms Itoham and Yonekyu to merge
Japan’s second-largest meat processor Itoham and the number seven player Yonekyu have agreed to a new combined management structure through the setting up of a joint holding company in April 2016. The two merging companies anticipate synergy effects from the integration, with Itoham having an advantage in production of beef and pork as well as […]
South Korea: Skinfood introduces beer-based skin care for men
South Korean cosmetics and toiletries manufacturer Skinfood has announced that it has released a new line of skin care products under the brand Beer One Shot For Men. Targeting urban men with a busy lifestyle, the line is designed to simplify skincare routines and comprises three products: a Moisture Balancer (100ml), a combination of cream […]
India: Perfetti Van Melle India and Baskin Robbins collaborate on new ice cream
Confectionery firm Perfetti Van Melle and ice cream specialist Baskin Robbins have come together for the first time to launch a new ice cream based on the Alpenliebe Juzt Jelly branded sweet. Made with 25% fruit pulp, Alpenliebe Juzt Jelly from Perfetti is the market leader in the jelly category and will be used as […]
Japan: Megmilk Snow Brand launches “edible coffee”
Megmilk Snow Brand, the Japanese dairy firm, has announced the launch of “edible coffee” as an extension to its product range. The launch is an addition to the Yukijirushi Coffee range, which has been on the market for more than 50 years. The pack design is almost identical to the long-standing coffee drink but instead […]
Australia: Bulla Dairy to launch Baileys flavoured ice cream range
Australian ice cream firm Bulla Dairy has partnered with global spirits company Diageo to launch a range of ice creams flavoured with the Irish cream liqueur Bailey’s for the Australian and New Zealand markets. Although described as an “adults-only” product, the new ice cream will contain less than 0.5% alcohol, according to a report in […]