Japan: Myojo Foods launches “grilled eel sauce” flavour yakisoba
Myojo Foods, a subsidiary of Nissin, has recently announced that it is launching a new flavour for its Ippei-chan Fried Egg Noodle range in a bid to appeal to consumers over the summer months. The new flavour is designed to replicate the sauce used for a grilled eel dish that is popular in summertime in […]
Japan: Nissin launches ‘pasta style’ noodle range
Nissin Foods has announced the launch of its first instant pasta range in Japan. Added under the Cup Noodle brand, the new range is called Pasta Style and is available in two varieties: Vongole and Bolognese. According to the manufacturer, the product features newly developed round, thick spaghetti that provides a ‘moist’ texture. The “casual […]
China: Raisio releases Benecol powdered drink
Finnish food group Raisio has launched Benecol powdered drink in China, partnering with Chinese healthcare group Neptunus. According to a Raisio press release, the firm has been working determinedly to open markets for Benecol products, particularly in Asia and South America which led to the latest launches in Brazil in November 2014, South Korea in […]
Japan: Suntory launches Lemon & Mint Pepsi
Consumers in Japan will be able to purchase a Lemon & Mint flavoured cola under the Pepsi Special brand from July, according to a press release from manufacturer Suntory Beverage & Food Ltd. The zero-calorie limited edition is the fourth Food for Specified Health Uses (FOSHU) approved cola drink from the brand that is claimed […]
New Zealand: Coca-Cola Amatil New Zealand to establish operation in Auckland
Coca-Cola Amatil New Zealand (CCANZ), a producer and marketer of soft drinks, has announced that it is to partner with Auckland Airport on the development of a new facility in New Zealand. Under the terms of the partnership, Auckland Airport will reportedly build a 12,000 square metre warehouse to accommodate CCANZ’s manufacturing operations. Chris Litchfield, […]
Indonesia: Barry Callebaut enters into a long term agreement with GarudaFood
Barry Callebaut and GarudaFood have announced the signing of a long-term chocolate outsourcing agreement in Indonesia. Under the terms of the agreement, Barry Callebaut will supply 10,000 tonnes of compound chocolate per year to GarudaFood’s biscuit factory in Gresik, the companies said. It will also take over some of the manufacturing equipment from GarudaFood and […]
China: General Mills releases Yoplait yoghurt brand
General Mills Inc. has announced that it has released its Yoplait brand of yogurt in China. The brand is being rolled out through three lines: Perle de Lait, a thick French-style yogurt; Panier de Fruits, a yogurt with a fruit layer on the bottom; and O’Fruit, a yogurt drink with large fruit pieces. The company […]
China: Nestle to strengthen ice cream production
Nestle is strengthening its ice cream business in China with an investment of RMB 100 million (more than $ 16 million) in two facilities in the country. As part of the investment, the company has opened a new production line in Tianjin to produce its 8Cubes brand and has increased its cold storage capacity at […]
Premium stands out in own brand ice cream & desserts
Insight by Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 11th June 2015: The key characteristics of new ice cream & dessert products are the subject of Gama’s latest analysis of recent launches from Gama Compass™, examining in particular how private label launches compare to the market as a whole in terms of category breakdown, price and brand positioning. […]
Japan: Kirin Beer introduces first private label beer
Kirin Beer in Japan has announced a collaboration with Seven & I Holdings for the launch of its first ever beer product under a private label brand, according to a report in Business Journal. The launch is said to mark Kirin Beer’s first entry into private label, the company having previously avoided moving into the […]