Originally hailing from Singapore, Tiong Bahru Bakery is known for its croissants and other expertly handmade pastries using the finest French ingredients The Jollibee Group is stepping into the new year with sustained momentum as it inaugurated the first Tiong Bahru Bakery branch in the Philippines— its first foray into fresh viennoiseries and handmade[Read More…]
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KitKat Australia factory receives $30Mn break
The investment will support increased production capacity Nestlé Australia has announced a new $30 million investment in its Campbellfield factory in Victoria, the home of KitKat. This state-of-the-art technology will enhance digital and AI capabilities, improving the iconic KitKat wafer and enabling further innovation in the product line. Additionally, the[Read More…]
Diageo to sale Cacique to Bardinet S.A.
Cacique is an authentic rum brand from Venezuela with a 65-year heritage Diageo plc, a global leader in premium alcoholic beverage drinks, has signed and completed the sale of Cacique to Bardinet S.A., one of the leading Spanish spirits players. Cacique is an authentic rum brand from Venezuela with a[Read More…]
South Korea aims for $14Bn in K-Food Plus exports by 2025
The Ministry introduced the K-Food Plus Export Innovation Strategy to position K-Food Plus as a global strategic export industry South Korea’s Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs has set an ambitious target of achieving $14 billion in K-Food Plus exports by 2025. The ministry’s 2025 work plan prioritises stabilising[Read More…]
Beyond Oil expands to Australia with 5-Year T&J Oil distribution agreement
New partnership includes minimum purchase commitments for the first 5 years with expected revenue of $243,000 to be recognized in fiscal year 2025 Beyond Oil Ltd. a food-tech innovation company dedicated to reducing health risks associated with fried food while lowering operational costs, announced the signing of a Distribution Agreement[Read More…]
New research boosts lettuce nutrients without reducing shelf life
One study demonstrated that exposure to UV-A and blue light temporarily increases the concentrations of total phenolics and anthocyanins in red-leaf lettuce New research from Michigan State University highlights the transformative potential of advanced lighting techniques for indoor lettuce cultivation. It reveals methods to improve both yield and nutritional quality[Read More…]
K-Food exports hit all-time high in 2024, surpassing $13Bn
K-Food Plus reached 207 countries, with nine new markets added since 2023, including those ordering advanced smart farms South Korea’s agri-food industry has grown remarkably, with the Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs (MAFRA) reporting a record-breaking $13.03 billion in K-Food Plus exports for 2024. This represents a 6.1[Read More…]
UK and Ireland trade tasting collaboration offers wine trade access from Australia and New Zealand
There will be more than 1,000 wines from 200 brands spanning 54 regions in Australia and New Zealand Wine Australia and New Zealand Winegrowers are inviting UK and Ireland-based trade representatives to register for upcoming trade tastings in Dublin on 27 January, London on 30 January and Edinburgh on 4[Read More…]
Calbee America launches R&D Innovation Center in Madera, CA
New facility to support growing Asian-inspired snack business and flagship harvest snaps brand Calbee America, a snack pioneer for over 70 years, is strengthening its domestic innovation capabilities with the introduction of a new R&D Innovation Center in Madera, CA, located at 20237 Masa Street. Planned to help the company grow[Read More…]
Papaya UK’s fastest-growing fruit
Tropical fruit has become the fastest-growing segment of the UK fruit market, with demand soaring by nearly 30 per cent Brits are going crazy for exotic fruit, with papaya now being the fastest-growing fruit in the UK. Demand for this orange-coloured fruit, primarily grown in tropical regions of South America,[Read More…]
