Pharmactive Enters Strategic Partnership with Nutraconnect for APAC Pharmactive Biotech Products, S.L.U., has announced a new strategic partnership with Singapore-based Nutraconnect to bring innovative, scientifically backed nutraceutical ingredients to the Asia-Pacific marketplace (not including Australia and New Zealand). The partnership will combine the strengths of both companies into a greater whole. Pharmactive will provide its well-supported,[Read More…]
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Thailand launches ice-cream with no sucrose added
A Popular Brand In Japan ‘SUNAO’ Is In Town Thai Glico Co., Ltd. (Bangkok, Thailand) has announced the launch of the new brand ‘SUNAO’ ice cream in Thailand. It enables good taste with no sucrose added. It is the first-ever launch of SUNAO brand outside Japan. With no sucrose added, SUNAO is in line[Read More…]
Red Ginseng Reduces Fatigue and Stress-Study
Consumption of red ginseng improved fatigue symptoms and antioxidant capacity. The Korea Society of Ginseng disclosed the results of a study titled The Effect of Red Ginseng on Improving Fatigue, Lethargy and Stress Resistance at The Korea Society of Ginseng Spring Conference in 2022 held at Sejong University on the 21st. In[Read More…]
MONDELĒZ INTERNATIONAL acquires confectionery business from Grupo Bimbo
The acquisition will double the size of Mondelēz Mexico’s business and provide an attractive entry point into the chocolate category, while expanding the company’s presence in snacking. Mondelēz International announced it has entered into an agreement with Grupo Bimbo to acquire its confectionery business, Ricolino, for approximately $1.3 billion USD.[Read More…]
Coca-Cola Brand New Glass Bottle Beverages Relaunch in Market
New Glass Bottles Made by Recycled Materials to bring unique “Real Magic” Experience The Coca-Cola Company and its bottling partner Swire Coca-Cola Hong Kong announced that the highly anticipated returnable glass bottle beverage is coming back with a new design and a refreshed look starting from today! Whether dining out[Read More…]
Plant-based foods movement gains international momentum
Seven international plant-based food associations have joined forces in a working group with a mission to support the development of the sector as it surges in popularity around the world Plant-based foods movement gains international momentum with the formation of New International Plant Based Foods Working Group (IPBFWG) to support[Read More…]
Barry Callebaut extends supply agreement with Grupo Bimbo
Barry Callebaut to continue to supply chocolate and compound to Grupo Bimbo under renewed long-term agreement Mexican Grupo Bimbo S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: BIMBOA), the world’s largest baked goods company which is celebrating its 75th anniversary, and Barry Callebaut, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, announced[Read More…]
Missfresh’s continued improvements to private label fresh food brand lead to sales bulging for Q4
Yungui Xiao, who leads Missfresh’s merchandising department, shared that the company has been constantly upgrading its supply chain capabilities. Using big data analytics to extract insights on customers’ consumption habits, Missfresh’s merchandising team is able to optimize factors such as the portion size and weight of fresh food offerings. Missfresh Limited a pioneer in[Read More…]
Foodpanda publishes inaugural Social Impact Report
As the largest food and grocery platform in Asia (outside China), foodpanda dedicated over US$35 million to support communities, help Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) digitalise, train and upskill delivery riders across the region during the continued pandemic in 2021. foodpanda released its first Social Impact Report, titled pandapurpose,highlighting initiatives[Read More…]
NEFIN Group joins hands with Mondelēz International for Sustainable Future
The project with NEFIN in Malaysia further builds on Mondelēz International’s existing targets set in 2020, developed to contribute to combatting climate change. Carbon neutrality solutions provider, NEFIN Group announced its partnership with global snacking giant, Mondelēz International (Malaysia) to install solar panels on the roof of its manufacturing plants[Read More…]