August 18, 2025 | Australia

Food and grocery manufacturing remains Australia’s largest industry

The sector recorded a 5.3 per cent increase in turnover to $173 billion and a 4.4 per cent rise in employment Australia’s food and grocery manufacturing sector continues to grow,…

August 14, 2025 | Beverages

Prefer secures $4.2M to accelerate beanless coffee expansion with global partnerships

Prefer, the Singapore-based innovator behind beanless coffee and cocoa, has announced its first international commercial partnerships alongside the close of a $4.2 million funding round led by At One Ventures…

August 14, 2025 | Beverages

France Wine Production poised for double-digit growth in 2025

France’s wine industry is on track for a strong rebound in 2025, with national output projected to rise between 10 per cent and 17 per cent year-on-year, according to early…

August 14, 2025 | Beverages

Maxwell Wines acquires Fox Creek Wines, preserving McLaren Vale legacy

Maxwell Wines, a family-owned producer based in the heart of McLaren Vale, has acquired fellow regional label Fox Creek Wines, pledging to keep the iconic brand “in local hands” and…

August 14, 2025 | Company News

Coca-Cola FEMSA commits $110M to expand Brazil’s strategic Mogi das Cruzes Plant

Coca-Cola FEMSA, the world’s largest Coca-Cola franchise bottler by sales volume, announced a 600 million reais ($110 million) investment to expand its flagship Mogi das Cruzes facility in São Paulo…

August 14, 2025 | Beverages

Treasury Wine Estates flags $50M revenue headwind from California distribution shift

Treasury Wine Estates , the global premium wine leader behind Penfolds, has outlined the potential financial impact of its recent California distribution change, projecting an estimated A$50 million (US$32.8 million)…

August 14, 2025 | Beverages

Nothing Before Coffee (NBC) hits century in India with opening of its 100th outlet in Vadodara

Pan-India expansion milestone marks NBC’s rise as one of India’s fastest-growing coffee chains, with ambitious plans for 80 more outlets across India by 2026 India’s dynamic and fast-growing QSR coffee…

August 13, 2025 | Interaction

From lab to lifestyle: ADM’s postbiotic CP2305 expands gut-brain potential

Helen Hu, President of Health & Wellness for APAC at ADM The link between gut health and mental well-being has emerged as an exciting area of focus in nutrition science.…

August 13, 2025 | Beverages

Global spirits market sees wave of high-value launches across premium whisky and ready-to-drink segments

The week of 11–15 August 2025 brings an influx of meticulously crafted releases from leading international spirits houses, underscoring the industry’s relentless pursuit of innovation, exclusivity, and premiumisation. From Highland…

August 13, 2025 | Beverages

Moët Hennessy launches Pan-Asia Cognac push in global travel retail

Moët Hennessy has set its sights on a fresh wave of consumer engagement in Asia Pacific’s high-traffic travel hubs, unveiling a multi-market activation for its flagship Hennessy cognac brand. The…