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 “shochu” (distilled spirits) series, CHILL GREEN bitter & tropical drink. Japan’s declining overall alcoholic beverage industry, including “honkaku” (authentic) shochu, has[Read More…]
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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 für Internationale Zusammenarbeit), commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), have announced a low-carbon agriculture[Read More…]
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 soda category with a new line of fruit-forward beverages that feature 6 grams of prebiotic fibre to support gut health,[Read More…]
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 Group’s alcoholic beverage business in Japan, announced a total investment of 6.5 billion yen in the Suntory Osaka Plant, the[Read More…]
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 the food service industry announced that Hajo Riesenbeck is joining its Board of Advisors among leading industry experts in the[Read More…]
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 in Brazil, India, and Mexico The Coca-Cola Company has reported robust financial and operational results for the fourth quarter and[Read More…]
Italian food exports to UAE up by 6% in 2024
Italian companies are preparing to introduce new organic and health-focused products to align with evolving consumer trends in the region Matteo Zoppas, President of the Italian Trade Agency, announced that Italy is preparing to boost its food exports to the UAE in 2025, with a target of exceeding 10 per[Read More…]
Fanta adds three fruity twists to zero sugar line-up
The announcement of the three additions follows the launch of the new and improved taste of Fanta Orange Zero Sugar last year Fanta has announced three new fruity additions to its flavour portfolio, available in Great Britain – Fanta Apple Zero Sugar, Fanta Raspberry Zero Sugar, and limited-edition Fanta Tutti[Read More…]
Valio acquires Raisio’s plant protein business
The sale price for the acquisition is EUR 7 million Valio has acquired the plant protein business of Raisio plc, along with the associated fixed assets and the Härkis and Beanit fava bean brands. The fixed assets include the production equipment from the plant in Kauhava that manufactures plant protein[Read More…]
Thailand reports progress in battle against Blackchin tilapia
The DOF announced a breakthrough in controlling the invasive Blackchin tilapia with the introduction of a specially engineered strain known as Blackchin Tilapia 4n—a genetically modified variant designed to inhibit reproduction Thailand is making significant progress in its battle against Blackchin tilapia, with collaborative initiatives to turn a problem into[Read More…]
