flamingo-bloom-seeks-australian-expansion

August 2, 2018 | China

Flamingo Bloom seeks Australian expansion

The health-conscious beverage retailer first set up just last year in Hong Kong’s Central, but has already opened a larger space in Tsim Sha Tsui, a flagship in Malaysia. Hong…
ab-inbev-pushes-into-japan-market

August 1, 2018 | Company News

AB InBev pushes into Japan market

AB InBev will cancel its licensing partnership with Kirin Brewery, which has produced and sold Budweiser in Japan since 1993. Anheuser-Busch InBev, the world’s largest beer maker, is making a…
accc-calls-for-10-m-fine-for-heinz

August 1, 2018 | Australia

ACCC calls for $10 M fine for Heinz

Heinz is opposed to the $10 million penalty but has not suggested an alternative figure. ACCC has called for food giant Heinz to be hit with a $10 million fine after misleading…
researchers-uncover-malting-characteristics-of-barley-grain

July 31, 2018 | Australia

Researchers uncover malting characteristics of barley grain

Barley is the second most important cereal crop for South Australia and contributes over $2.5 billion to the national economy. Much of its value comes from its use in beer…
dupont-nh-to-open-innovation-centre-in-japan

July 27, 2018 | Company News

DuPont N&H to open innovation centre in Japan

The site’s bakery lab will feature equipment for making various breads and rolls, steamed cakes and doughnuts. DuPont Nutrition & Health will open a new innovation site in Japan later…
otsuka-pharma-launches-oronamin-c-drink-in-indonesia

July 25, 2018 | Dietary Supplements

Otsuka Pharma launches Oronamin C drink in Indonesia

The company declined to disclose the level of investment and production capacity for the beverage at the plant in Sukabumi Regency, West Java Province. Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co. has launched its…
pepsico-india-reduces-sodium-content-in-its-crisps

July 25, 2018 | Company News

PepsiCo India reduces sodium content in its crisps

PepsiCo plans to reduce sodium in 75 per cent of its food products by 2025. PepsiCo India has cut the amount of sodium included in its Lay’s crisps in order…
biotech-japan-to-introduce-precooked-rice-in-philippines

July 24, 2018 | Company News

Biotech Japan to introduce precooked rice in Philippines

The products are licensed by the government’s Food and Drug Administration and have shelf lives of either six months or one year. A local subsidiary of a Japanese company is…
nestl-awards-postgraduate-scholarship-to-massey-university-dietetics-student

July 23, 2018 | Academic

Nestlé awards postgraduate scholarship to Massey University dietetics student

Finalists were asked to share how they have grown since starting the Dietetic programme and how this has enabled them to bring the Nestlé purpose “enhancing quality of life and…
nestl-proposes-exit-from-sugar-confectionery-in-new-zealand

July 23, 2018 | Company News

Nestlé proposes exit from sugar confectionery in New Zealand

Conditionally agrees to sell local kiwi confectionery brands to Quadrant Private Equity, owners of RJ’s and Darrell Lea confectionery brands; plan to retain New Zealand manufacturing of iconic kiwi brands…