February 13, 2024 | Company News

Ito-Yokado supermarket chain announces withdrawal from Japanese cities

Ito-Yokado, as part of its structural reform, has decided to concentrate on urban areas, specifically the Tokyo metropolitan area Ailing supermarket chain Ito-Yokado Co. plans to exit the Hokkaido, Tohoku,…

February 13, 2024 | Australia

Southern hemisphere apple production to grow by 1%, pear to drop by 2%

The World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) has released the Southern Hemisphere apple and pear forecast The World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) has released the Southern Hemisphere apple and…

February 12, 2024 | Company News

BRITA SE Germany acquires innovative hydration company LARQ 

Experts in drinking water optimization continue international expansion into North American consumer business under the LARQ brand BRITA SE, one of the world’s leading companies in the field of drinking…

February 12, 2024 | North America

Dairy Council of California releases culturally responsive nutrition resources available to Afro-American community

Dairy Council of California prioritises the unique nutrition needs of children, with a focus on the first 1,000 days of life, from birth to age 2 years, a critical growth…

February 12, 2024 | Company News

Nestlé announces sell of Nordic premium culinary brands to Solina

The transaction is expected to close end of March following an information process with employees where required Nestlé announces an agreement to sell its Nordic Professional Premium Culinary business, which…

February 12, 2024 | Beverages

Carlsberg celebrates year of dragon with limited-edition packaging

The illustrated wrap is available on brews across the region in China, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia The visual storytelling, created by award-winning professional designer Ofen Hu, captures…

February 9, 2024 | China

Hefu Noodles opens first store in Hong Kong

Hefu Noodles’ Hong Kong store offers the same menu as the mainland China market, maintaining high-quality standards and focusing on healthy, green, and organic principles Hefu Noodles first store in…

February 9, 2024 | Company News

Cargill purchases two meat plants in USA

Move enables both companies to better focus on meeting customer protein needs and driving growth Cargill announced that the company has invested in two processing facilities to expand its production and…

February 9, 2024 | Europe

EU-Thailand FTA incorporates measures to improve sustainability of seafood: MAC

The main product imported into the EU from Thailand is prepared and preserved fish, of which canned and preserved tuna represents the majority of the volume The Market Advisory Council (MAC) provided…

February 8, 2024 | Beverages

ABB launches process automation solution for cold block stage of beer production

The cold block stage of the brewing process involves fermentation and maturation, yeast management, filtration, bright beer tanks (BBT) area, cleaning in place (CIP), and all secondary processes Following the…