BASE Cookies are nutrient-rich, combining over ten natural ingredients like whole wheat, soy, kelp and rice bran BASE FOOD, the pioneering Japanese food-tech company, announced that it is expanding into the United States with the debut of its innovative, nutrient-dense BASE Cookies. Starting on February 26th, BASE Cookies will be available on Amazon.com, Walmart.com,[Read More…]
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New Zealand’s Fonterra’s Studholme site on track to produce advanced proteins
In February, large equipment for powder milling will arrive, followed by efforts to make the building’s exterior watertight in April New Zealand’s Fonterra announced in August 2024 that it will invest $75 million to develop its Studholme site in the South Island into a hub for high-value advanced proteins. Construction[Read More…]
Singapore to implement beverage container return scheme from April 2026
Under this scheme, consumers will pay a 10-cent refundable deposit when purchasing pre-packaged beverages in plastic or metal containers ranging from 150 millilitres to 3 litres In a major step towards sustainability, Singapore will roll out its Beverage Container Return Scheme from April 1, 2026, aiming to increase recycling rates[Read More…]
Tashi Baijiu Spirit of Tibet recognises as top white spirit
This recognition cements Tashi Baijiu’s position as a standout in the global spirits industry Tashi Baijiu “The Spirit of Tibet”, a premium artisanal white spirit using traditional Tibetan methods, has been honoured as the #1 White Spirit at the prestigious San Diego International Spirits Challenge (SDISC). This recognition cements Tashi Baijiu’s position[Read More…]
Firehouse sub plans to open 165 restaurants across Australia
This marks the entry into the Asia-Pacific region for the brand, through a development and franchise agreement between a subsidiary of the parent company, Restaurant Brands International Firehouse Subs, the iconic American sub sandwich restaurant chain renowned for delivering large, flavorful portions and exceptional customer experience, is coming to Australia this year. Retail Food Group[Read More…]
Restaurant Brands International announces plan for Burger King in China
RBI acquires partners’ equity stakes and will identify a new local operating partnertransaction shows commitment to drive long-term growth in China Restaurant Brands International announced that a subsidiary of RBI has acquired from TFI Asia Holdings BV (TFI) and Pangaea Two Acquisition Holdings XXIII, Ltd (Cartesian) all their equity interests in[Read More…]
Australia reports 2024 largest year for lamb and sheep slaughter in decades
For the December 2024 quarter, mutton production was 90,847 tonnes—the highest since 1997 The latest quarterly statistics from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reveal that 2024 was a record year for lamb and sheep slaughter. Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) reports that 26.6 million lambs and 11.7 million sheep[Read More…]
Japanese Hamada Syuzou launches CHILL GREEN bitter & tropical drink
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…]
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…]
