starbucks-alibaba-partner-to-transform-the-coffee-industry-in-china

August 2, 2018 | China

Starbucks, Alibaba partner to transform the coffee industry in China

At a press conference in Shanghai, Starbucks and Alibaba Group unveiled details of a strategic partnership that will enable a seamless Starbucks Experience and transform the coffee industry in China.…
flamingo-bloom-seeks-australian-expansion

August 2, 2018 | China

Flamingo Bloom seeks Australian expansion

The health-conscious beverage retailer first set up just last year in Hong Kong’s Central, but has already opened a larger space in Tsim Sha Tsui, a flagship in Malaysia. Hong…
ab-inbev-pushes-into-japan-market

August 1, 2018 | Company News

AB InBev pushes into Japan market

AB InBev will cancel its licensing partnership with Kirin Brewery, which has produced and sold Budweiser in Japan since 1993. Anheuser-Busch InBev, the world’s largest beer maker, is making a…
dupont-nh-to-open-innovation-centre-in-japan

July 27, 2018 | Company News

DuPont N&H to open innovation centre in Japan

The site’s bakery lab will feature equipment for making various breads and rolls, steamed cakes and doughnuts. DuPont Nutrition & Health will open a new innovation site in Japan later…
kraft-heinz-voluntarily-recalls-taco-bell-cheese-dip-over-botulism-risk

July 26, 2018 | Company News

Kraft Heinz voluntarily recalls Taco Bell cheese dip over botulism risk

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…
otsuka-pharma-launches-oronamin-c-drink-in-indonesia

July 25, 2018 | Dietary Supplements

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…
pepsico-india-reduces-sodium-content-in-its-crisps

July 25, 2018 | Company News

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…
biotech-japan-to-introduce-precooked-rice-in-philippines

July 24, 2018 | Company News

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…
nestl-proposes-exit-from-sugar-confectionery-in-new-zealand

July 23, 2018 | Company News

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…
almarai-to-build-new-dairy-facility-in-saudi-arabia

July 20, 2018 | Company News

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…