Strategic joint venture launches Reborn China to lead all master franchising and integrate cutting-edge AI technology in all store location Reborn Coffee, a leading speciality coffee retailer in the US, announced a strategic partnership and joint venture with a prominent China AI Database Company – Penglai Data Store (Shenzhen), led[Read More…]
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CoCo Bubble Tea expands franchise partner support in Australia
Amid growing interest from Australian small business owners and bubble tea enthusiasts, the brand is offering CoCo Bubble Tea is launching a major expansion of franchise opportunities and support in Australia, to be highlighted at The Franchising & Business Opportunities Expo on August 17-18 in Melbourne (Bay 1-2, Booth No. A2). For the first time, CoCo offers single-store[Read More…]
Australian wine re-entering China drives export value increase
574 companies were exporting to mainland China in 2023–24, up from 115 in 2022–23 Australian wine exports increased in value by 17 per cent to $2.2 billion in 2023–24, the highest level since the 12 months ended September 2021, and volume remained relatively steady at 619 million litres according to[Read More…]
Carlsberg and Brooklyn Brewery launch lager with drought-resistant fonio grain
The new Fonio beer was brewed in collaboration with Brooklyn Brewery as part of its ‘Brewing for Impact’ campaign Carlsberg has created a brand-new type of beer that uses only fonio grains, without any barley or bittering hops. The grain, which has thrived in West Africa for over 5,000 years[Read More…]
ALC-A-CHINO enters 3 years partnership with Live Nation
Offering consumers a unique coffee-house-inspired experience on-site at the Bank of NH Pavilion in Gilford, NH Leading spiked coffee brand, ALC-A-CHINO announced its new three-year partnership with Live Nation, the world’s leading live entertainment company. ALC-A-CHINO will be levelling up their involvement with Live Nation this year, as they debut an[Read More…]
Archer Roose and Cornell University revolutionise canned wine category
Award-winning study unveils groundbreaking solutions to key quality challenges, paving the way for future wine innovations Archer Roose, a trailblazer in the premium canned wine sector announced its collaboration with Cornell University’s Food Science Department in a groundbreaking study that sets a new benchmark for the industry. The research, titled “Hydrogen Sulfide Formation in[Read More…]
DREO unveils BaristaMaker for latte art and creative drinks
DREO’s new milk frother allows coffee lovers to achieve the most exquisite frothy milk at home effortlessly DREO, a leader in smart home innovation, announced the launch of DREO BaristaMaker, the most professional smart milk frother capable of creating latte art with all types of milk. This revolutionary device is set[Read More…]
Califia Farms acquires Uproot
Through the acquisition, Califia will expand its Away From Home portfolio of products and services Califia Farms, a leading, premium, plant-based beverage brand announced the acquisition of Uproot Inc., the leading plant milk dispenser system for food service. Founded by Kevin Eve and Jacob Conway who had a passion to provide consumers with healthy plant-based beverages,[Read More…]
Chobani and La Colombe release pumpkin spice portfolio
The limited-edition pumpkin spice collection features two new offerings plus returning fan favourites Chobani, a next-generation food and beverage company known for Greek Yogurt, and La Colombe, a leading coffee roaster, are getting into the festive fall spirit with the reveal of their 2024 pumpkin spice collection, which includes two new[Read More…]
Unilever to sell water purification business Pureit
Pureit offers a range of water purification solutions across India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Vietnam and Mexico Unilever announces that it has agreed the sell its water purification business, Pureit, to A. O. Smith, a leading global water technology company. Pureit offers a range of water purification solutions across India, Bangladesh,[Read More…]