Asia

What’s next in RTD coffee?

25-Jan-2023 By Rachel Arthur

Gen Z consumers are more likely to drink RTD coffee than hot coffee – and as brands respond, the category is expanding and developing. We explore what’s trending in RTD coffee – and where the category could go next.

Big name brands on board

Healthy Ageing APAC Summit 2020: Brands Suntory, Blackmores, Herbalife, Nippn, Amado and Cerecin confirmed

13-Jan-2020 By Gary Scattergood

The first wave of speakers has been announced for this year’s Healthy Ageing APAC Summit, with experts from blockbuster brands Brands Suntory, Blackmores and Herbalife among the confirmed speakers.

Daelmans enters biggest US discount retailer Dollar General

11-Sep-2017 By Oliver Nieburg

Daelmans has secured distribution for its stroopwafel duo packs in Dollar General stores across the US.

US red meat exporters enjoy boost from Korea

09-Jul-2015 By Rod Addy

Korea offers hope to US beef and pork exporters after international trade lost momentum in May, falling below levels for last year in both volume and value.

Sluggish growth predicted for global packaged foods markets

08-Apr-2014 By Nicola Cottam

A slowdown in global packaged food markets is expected over the next five years as supply in developed countries reaches saturation point combined with insufficient opportunities elsewhere, but health and Asia offer hope.

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Brazil on course for record beef exports

09-Oct-2013 By Ed Bedington

Brazil is set to smash the $6bn mark on beef exports before the end of the year, setting a record high for the South American meat giant.

‘Transcendent spirit’ Bacardi risks losing lead in global rum sales

28-May-2013 By Ben BOUCKLEY

Bacardi is in danger of losing its ‘coveted position’ as the world’s bestselling rum to Philippines rum brand Tanduay, according to a new survey of spirits brands sales in 2012.

Emerging markets more open to chocolate innovation, says R&D chief

02-May-2013 By Oliver Nieburg

Consumers in emerging markets are more receptive to new chocolate products than counterparts in established markets because they don’t have a point of reference, according to ADM Cocoa’s innovation chief.

‘Natural’ megatrend powers handsome Chr Hansen results; shares jump

04-Jul-2012 By Shane Starling

Surging demand for natural colours, ongoing emerging markets growth, coupled with steady performances in core cheese, meat and cultures and enzymes businesses has delivered healthy Q3 results for Chr Hansen.

Cocoa deficit to bring prices higher, predicts Rabobank

22-May-2012 By Oliver Nieburg

A consecutive deficit in 2012/13 is set to move cocoa prices higher as supply struggles to meet rising demand for chocolate products in Asia, according to financial services group Rabobank.

Turning the spotlight on regional Asian trends

22-Aug-2011

FoodNavigator-Asia spoke to suppliers at the recent Vitafoods show in Geneva about launching new foods and supplements on the Asian market. What are the main challenges? And where are the most promising opportunities?

Wild Flavors International welcomes COO

16-Mar-2011

Wild Flavors International has appointed Cosimo Trimigliozzi as COO to develop an organisational plan for accelerated growth.

Barry Callebaut takes majority stake in Malaysian cocoa firm

31-Mar-2008 By Dominique Patton

Swiss chocolate company Barry Callebaut is to purchase a 60 per
cent share of Malaysia's KL Kepong Cocoa Products in a move
designed to increase its sourcing capacity in Asia.

Outsourcing pushes up Barry Callebaut sales

22-Jan-2008 By Laura Crowley

Barry Callebaut reported increased sales volume for the first
quarter of this fiscal year as a result of a mounting trend for
food manufacturers to outsource their chocolate needs.

Healthy soft drinks drive global beverage growth

03-Apr-2006 By Anthony Fletcher

Soft drink consumption is the principal factor behind the growth in
global drinks, with health playing an increasingly important role
in consumer choice.

Frutarom looks east in quest to dominate flavours

09-Aug-2005

The UK subsidiary of Israeli flavour firm Frutarom has opened a
sales and marketing office in Indonesia to capitalise on Asian
market growth.

Asian non-dairy market offers opportunities for new products

29-Jun-2004

Growing consumer awareness of the health benefits of soya
consumption is reinvigorating sales of soy drinks in south-east
Asia, according to a new report from OrganicMonitor. And while the
category is dominated by Asian manufacturers,...