TOUS les JOURS expands its footprint in Southeast Asia with a master franchise agreement in Malaysia CJ Foodville’s TOUS les JOURS signed a master franchise (MF) agreement with Malaysian company Stream Empire Holdings. Following its successful operations and expansion in Indonesia, TOUS les JOURS aims to strengthen its brand presence[Read More…]
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Korean tea brand OSULLOC launches in Los Angeles
This launch furthers OSULLOC’s mission to bring the natural flavours and wellness benefits of Jeju Island’s teas to U.S. consumers OSULLOC, the award-winning luxury Korean tea brand with a deep-rooted passion for preserving and revitalising the art of tea-making launched five exclusive SKUs in Erewhon markets across Los Angeles. This launch[Read More…]
From tradition to transformation South Korea bans dog meat by 2027
To aid the transition, the government has set aside 100 billion won ($75 million) in incentives for farmers, breeders, and restaurants South Korea marked a historic milestone by deciding to phase out its dog meat industry, reflecting a major cultural and legislative transformation. The government, in 2024, passed a law[Read More…]
Azelis announces partnership with AAK in South Korea
Following a successful commercial relationship between Azelis and AAK for Food & Nutrition in the Americas region Azelis, a leading innovation service provider in the speciality chemicals and food ingredients industry, is pleased to announce a new distribution agreement with AAK, a leading supplier of sustainably sourced, technologically advanced plant-based[Read More…]
CJ CheilJedang ramps up global expansion with investments in Hungary and US
These investments aim to strengthen its market presence in Europe and the U.S., two key regions in the company’s international growth strategy CJ CheilJedang, a leader in Korean food manufacturing, is ramping up its global expansion by investing ₩800 billion to build advanced production facilities in Hungary and South Dakota.[Read More…]
Binggrae’s Melona ice bar available at Costco Australia
Next month, Melona and Samanco are also set to launch at Coles, Australia’s second-largest supermarket chain Binggrae, South Korea’s leading food company, has announced that its flagship ice bar, Melona, is now available at Costco in Australia starting this month. Binggrae is well-known for its diverse product offerings, including the best-selling Banana Flavored Milk, Yoplait—the first[Read More…]
Red ginseng effective for intestinal health and preventing bone loss
The Michigan State University research team reported in 2023 in the JGR (Journal of Ginseng Research, I.F 6.8) that intestinal microbiota balance is an important regulatory factor for bone health Professor Narayanan Parameswaran’s team at the Department of Physiology at Michigan State University announced the results of a study that showed that consuming red ginseng[Read More…]
Reborn Coffee acquires 58% stake in South Korea’s Bbang Ssaem Bakery
The franchise model will allow Reborn Coffee to expand more rapidly across South Korea Reborn Coffee, a premier speciality coffee retailer announced the successful acquisition of a 58 per cent stake in Bbang Ssaem Bakery, a leading bakery chain with 31 locations across South Korea. This acquisition follows the previously[Read More…]
Korea’s Bibigo dumplings available on Australia’s Qantas airline
In-flight meal consisting of 2 types of steamed dumplings with pork and pork & kimchi flavours, provided as a snack on Qantas Airways domestic and international routes Korea-based CJ CheilJedang has announced that it will introduce Bibigo dumplings as an in-flight meal for Qantas Airlines in Australia. The product being[Read More…]
Starbucks Korea opens 10th destination store Jangchung Lounge R
Starbucks Jangchung Lounge R is the first Reserve-only store in Seoul Starbucks Korea announced the opening of its newest store, Jangchung Lounge R, offering customers a distinctive Starbucks experience. Starbucks Jangchung Lounge R is the first Reserve-only store in Seoul, marking the company’s 10th destination store to commemorate the 10th[Read More…]
