The acquisition will allow VBL to increase its presence in Africa and expand its operations across the continent The board of directors of Varun Beverages Ltd (VBL) has approved the acquisition of The Beverage Company (Proprietary) Limited (Bevco), South Africa along with its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Bevco manufactures and distributes non-alcoholic[Read More…]
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Re.juve drops Singapore’s first cold-pressed juice vending machine
This initiative is a significant step towards offering healthier and more innovative beverage alternatives Re.juve to introduce Singapore’s first true cold-pressed juice vending machine at Tanglin Mall. This vending machine, located at Level B1 next to Market Blue and opposite B for Bagel, reflects our commitment to making it effortless for customers[Read More…]
Australia exports a record value of A$61Mn of wine to Thailand
Growing market opportunities for Australian wine exports to Thailand Australian Government has announced that Australian wine exporters can now use the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Model Wine Certificate to certify their exports into Thailand. This simplified certification process reduces the cost and administrative burden for exporters. The Thai economy is[Read More…]
PepsiCo invests $13 Mn in soft drinks factory in Romania
The production line is considered the most automated in the PepsiCo portfolio in Europe PepsiCo announced an investment of $13 million in the installation of a fully automated state-of-the-art production line located in the soft drinks factory in Dragomirești, Romania. The production line is considered the most automated in the[Read More…]
Pernod Ricard introduces China’s first malt whisky
Pernod Ricard China will gradually start distributing the new product nationwide through selective channels Pernod Ricard introduces The Chuan Pure Malt Whisky. Leading the way in a new category, this first-ever product of The Chuan celebrates the vision of Pernod Ricard to create a prestige malt whisky made in China. [Read More…]
Bellwether Coffee announces expansion to Europe in partnership with Hagen
Partnership with Hagen marks an important step in the electrification of coffee roasting Bellwether Coffee, the technology company advancing electric coffee roasting to deliver the lowest carbon footprint in the industry, is announcing its expansion into the European market with its first roaster installation in collaboration with Hagen, London. Hagen is[Read More…]
UAE’s first beer brewery set to open in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi updated its rules in 2021, allowing alcohol license holders to produce drinks on-site for consumption at licensed venues A beer brewery is set to open in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates this month, becoming the first company to legally produce alcoholic beverages in the region. Craft, a microbrewery[Read More…]
Scientists in Finland release recipe for lab-grown coffee
The VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has released detailed information on the process The just published scientific article details the process of creating lab-grown coffee and shows proof of concept for the method. The research group was able to brew coffee from cells grown in a laboratory for the first time[Read More…]
Japanese food brand Meiji announces new dairy facility
A new facility with a production capacity of 430,000 tons of raw milk per year, which is expected to increase to 500,000 tonnes annually Japanese food company Meiji is investing JPY 48 billion ($331 million) in building a new dairy production facility in Nakashibetsu, Hokkaido, Japan. Meiji has announced a[Read More…]
Vinamilk earns multiple accolades in 2023 brand rankings
Vinamilk is recognised as a leader in sustainability, ranking among the top 5 globally in the dairy industry Vinamilk, Vietnam’s leading dairy company, has achieved substantial recognition in Brand Finance’s Food and Drink 2023 rankings, affirming its position as a global industry leader committed to sustainability and excellence. In a significant milestone,[Read More…]
