February 20, 2025 | Australia

Firehouse sub plans to open 165 restaurants across Australia 

This marks the entry into the Asia-Pacific region for the brand, through a development and franchise agreement between a subsidiary of the parent company, Restaurant Brands International Firehouse Subs, the iconic American…

February 20, 2025 | China

Restaurant Brands International announces plan for Burger King in China

RBI acquires partners’ equity stakes and will identify a new local operating partnertransaction shows commitment to drive long-term growth in China Restaurant Brands International announced that a subsidiary of RBI has…

February 20, 2025 | Beverages

Whole Moon unveils coconut milk beverage made from whole coconut meat 

This launch showcases Whole Moon’s dedication to using whole ingredients to create a plant beverage that delivers exceptional taste Whole Moon, a pioneer in plant beverages introduced its new coconut…

February 19, 2025 | Australia

Australia reports 2024 largest year for lamb and sheep slaughter in decades

For the December 2024 quarter, mutton production was 90,847 tonnes—the highest since 1997 The latest quarterly statistics from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reveal that 2024 was a record…

February 19, 2025 | Beverages

Japanese Hamada Syuzou launches CHILL GREEN bitter & tropical drink

The brand-new “bitter & tropical” version is the second offering in the series Hamada Syuzou Co., Ltd. based in Ichikikushikino City, Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, released an innovative product in its botanical…

February 19, 2025 | Africa

GIZ, ofi and Rikolto expand low-carbon cocoa project in Ecuador

Climate change poses a significant threat to 1.7 million Ecuadorians dependent on cocoa ofi, a global leader in food and beverage ingredients and solutions, international NGO Rikolto, and the German Development Agency GIZ (Gesellschaft…

February 19, 2025 | Beverages

Coca Cola to introduce prebiotic soda

Simply Pop contains no added sugar and features 25-30 per cent real fruit juice from concentrate, making it a first in this rapidly growing segment Simply is revitalising the prebiotic…

February 19, 2025 | Beverages

Suntory invests 6.5 Bn Yen in Osaka plant to strengthen gin category in Japan

The 5.5 billion yen capital investment from 2024 to 2025 will increase production capacity and enhance quality craftsmanship for its spirits and liqueurs Suntory Spirits, a company that manages Suntory…

February 18, 2025 | Company News

Hajo Riesenbeck joins Circus SE’s board of advisors

Hajo Riesenbeck is a visionary leader with a distinguished career in global strategy, business transformation, and consumer innovation Circus SE, a global leader in AI software and embodied AI-robotics for…

February 18, 2025 | Beverages

Coca-Cola’s net revenue up by 3% to $47Bn

Global unit case volume grew 2 per cent in Q4, led by China, Brazil, and the United States, while full-year volume saw a 1 per cent increase, driven by growth…