There have been no consumer complaints or reports of illness related to this issue to date. According to a statement released by Kraft Heinz, as a precaution, approximately 7,000 cases of Taco Bell Salsa Con Queso Mild Cheese Dip are being voluntarily recalled because the affected product is showing signs[Read More…]
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Otsuka Pharma launches Oronamin C drink in Indonesia
The company declined to disclose the level of investment and production capacity for the beverage at the plant in Sukabumi Regency, West Java Province. Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co. has launched its popular vitamin drink Oronamin C in Indonesia to cash in on growing demand from health-conscious consumers. The 120-ml carbonated energy[Read More…]
PepsiCo India reduces sodium content in its crisps
PepsiCo plans to reduce sodium in 75 per cent of its food products by 2025. PepsiCo India has cut the amount of sodium included in its Lay’s crisps in order to promote healthier diet choices for consumers. The sodium content has dropped by 13-15 per cent. PepsiCo plans to reduce[Read More…]
Biotech Japan to introduce precooked rice in Philippines
The products are licensed by the government’s Food and Drug Administration and have shelf lives of either six months or one year. A local subsidiary of a Japanese company is introducing precooked, ready-to-eat rice products to the Philippine market using its parent firm’s unique technology. Biotech Japan Corp., based in[Read More…]
Nestlé proposes exit from sugar confectionery in New Zealand
Conditionally agrees to sell local kiwi confectionery brands to Quadrant Private Equity, owners of RJ’s and Darrell Lea confectionery brands; plan to retain New Zealand manufacturing of iconic kiwi brands Following a review of Nestlé’s confectionery business in Australia and New Zealand, Nestlé is looking to focus on its major[Read More…]
Almarai to build new dairy facility in Saudi Arabia
The new plant includes multiple production lines for a wide range of milk and yogurt products and has the capacity to process two million liters of milk a day. Dairy company Almarai has partnered with GEA to build what the companies describe as Saudi Arabia’s largest and most modern dairy[Read More…]
Nestlé expands coffee capsule production facility in Vietnam
The capsules will predominantly be exported to other markets in Asia including Thailand, the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Indonesia. Nestlé has expanded its Tri An coffee production facility in Dong Nai province, Vietnam, as the company has installed a new coffee capsule production line at the plant.[Read More…]
Select Harvests, PepsiCo to extend nuts biz in China
Select Harvests will be co-investing with PepsiCo China in marketing to support the launch of the Lucky brand in China. Select Harvests has entered into a trademark license and distribution agreement with PepsiCo Foods to distribute and market its Lucky branded nuts, seeds and blends into China. Select Harvests will[Read More…]
Penfolds to launch fortified wine for Asian market
The Barossa shiraz contains 6% baijiu spirit to capitalise on the company’s booming exports to China in recent years. Penfolds, the flagship brand of Australian wine giant Treasury Wine Estates, will be adding Napa wines and a new special bottlings range including a brandy, a Chinese Baijiu-infused Shiraz and a[Read More…]
B9 Beverages enters Nepal
The beer brand plans to open distributions in five new markets – the United Kingdom, Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand and UAE. B9 Beverages Pvt. Ltd. has tied up with Nepal’s Global Trading Concern Pvt. Ltd. for the distribution of three variants Bira91 White, Bira91 Blonde and Bira91 Strong in the[Read More…]
