India: First halal cosmetics brand launched
India’s first halal cosmetics brand – Iba Halal Care – has been launched this month in Ahmedabad by Ecotrail Personal Care. According to Mauli Teli, CEO of the company, the line was created to provide “an entirely new category of cosmetic products – halal cosmetic products. Halal (meaning ‘lawful’) cosmetic products are entirely hygienic, ethically […]
India: Mondelez International rolls out Cadbury Glow
Mondelez International is launching Cadbury Glow, its latest premium chocolate brand for the Indian market. The chocolate-filled pralines are aimed at those buying chocolate as a gift and are designed to target more affluent consumers. With Cadbury Glow, Mondelez International is looking to increase scale of chocolate gifting in India – currently gift products have […]
Pakistan: Unilever to launch online shopping portal
It has been announced that Unilever has partnered up with daraz.pk, an online shopping portal, to become the country’s first online retail solution for consumers. According to Cosmetics Business, consumers will be able to purchase 66 of Unilever’s beauty and personal care products via the portal. The partnership is said to be an initiative which […]
Australia: Simplot extends Quorn meat / soy free range
Simplot Australia has recently extended its range of meat and soy free products under the Quorn brand name. According to Australian Food News, the manufacturer claims that the new Quorn Pies and Schnitzels product range will offer vegetarians and meat reducers a “great tasting meat-free, soy-free meal alternative that can be heated and is ready […]
India: SCA to start production from 2015
Swedish paper products company SCA has announced plans to commence production from its plant in Ranjangaon near Pune from 2015. Reported by the Economic Times, Cecillia Edebo, Managing Director, SCA Hygiene Products India spoke of the news by saying: “The construction work at the plant near Pune is almost over and we hope to start […]
Australia: Coca-Cola South Pacific launches smaller can range
Coca-Cola South Pacific has recently revealed a range of 250ml slim line cans for its Coca-Cola, Coke Zero, Diet Coke, Vanilla Coke, Fanta, Lift and Sprite drinks. Priced at AU$2.00 ($1.87), the cans, which are smaller than the conventional size, are said by Australian Food News to “feature the iconic Coke contour visuals”. Speaking about […]
Australia: Bega Cheese announces record profit
Australian dairy producer Bega Cheese has posted record profit for its 2013/14 financial year, ABC Online and The Business Spectator report. Bega posted a total net profit of A$66 million ($61 million), up 160 % on the A$25.4 million it booked in 2012/13, much of which was attributed to the company’s sale of Warrnambool to […]
Australia: McKenzie’s unveils 10 new store cupboard items
Ward McKenzie (McKenzie’s), an Australia-based producer of staple foods including pulses and legumes, seasonings and cereals, has announced the launch of more than 10 new store cupboard items as it looks to expand its range. Among items already launched are coconut and quinoa flours, suitable for both sweet and savoury dishes, that the company says […]
India: Carlsberg ups investment in drive to boost sales
Danish brewery Carlsberg is to invest Rs 200 crore ($32.9 million) in India in an attempt to revive its sales in the country, the Economic Times reports. The investment is designed to increase the popularity of its products and help it compete with other major players including Heineken, United Breweries and SABMiller. Currently Carlsberg only […]
Australia: Greene St Juice Co launches cold-pressed juice
Melbourne-based company Greene St Juice Co has launched a range of cold-press juice – dubbed “organic elixirs” – in Australia. Promoted as being made with Australian produce and featuring selected herbs and super foods, the line is based on a belief “that local organic produce has a powerful vibration of healing energy and balance for […]