Heineken confirms interest in Kirin’s struggling Brazil business
Heineken has confirmed that it's in discussions to acquire the struggling Brazilian business of Japanese beverage group Kirin.
View ArticleHeineken agrees deal to acquire Kirin’s struggling Brazil business
Heineken has agreed to acquire Kirin's struggling Brazilian business, having previously confirmed interest in Kirin Brasil.
View ArticleAsahi profits ‘up 20%’ since completion of Miller Brands deal
Asahi Group's fourth-quarter profits are 20% higher than the same period last year, after finalising its takeover of Peroni and Grolsch.
View ArticleMorinaga & Co could merge with Morinaga Milk ‘by April 2018’
Japanese confectioner Morinaga & Co is set to integrate its business with Morinaga Milk, according to reports.
View ArticleMorinaga study confirms age-related changes in gut bacteria
Leading Japanese dairy company, Morinaga Milk has announced the results of a new microbiota composition study.
View ArticleAjinomoto to invest $15m in plant protein company Hinoman
Aspartame producer Ajinomoto has agreed to invest $15 million in Israeli plant-based protein company Hinoman, at the same time acquiring the exclusive sales rights for its Mankai plant protein product...
View ArticleMcDonald’s confirms intention to keep hold of Japanese business
McDonald's has dropped plans to sell a stake in its resurgent Japanese business, following an improvement in its outlook.
View ArticleSuntory unveils new single grain whisky called Chita
Japanese whisky brand Suntory has launched a new single grain whisky called Chita.
View ArticleAsahi sells remaining 20% stake in Tingyi-Asahi for $612m
Japanese brewer Asahi has today announced it will sell its 20.4% stake in Tingyi-Asahi to its partner Tingyi Holding. The post Asahi sells remaining 20% stake in Tingyi-Asahi for $612m appeared first...
View ArticleEU-Japan trade deal welcomed by European wine and dairy sectors
Representatives from the European wine and dairy sectors have reacted positively to the EU-Japan free-trade deal. The post EU-Japan trade deal welcomed by European wine and dairy sectors appeared first...
View ArticleWasabi flavoured KitKat: Nestlé to expand production in Japan
Nestlé is to open a second KitKat factory in Japan this summer to respond to overseas demand for its unique flavours. The post Wasabi flavoured KitKat: Nestlé to expand production in Japan appeared...
View ArticleKikkoman develops soy milk yogurt after Nizo partnership
Japanese food company Kikkoman will launch a new soy milk yogurt drink in Japan after partnering with food innovators Nizo. The post Kikkoman develops soy milk yogurt after Nizo partnership appeared...
View ArticleBeam Suntory announces rollout of premium Japanese gin Roku
Beam Suntory will roll out Roku – a mid-premium Japanese gin infused with traditional botanicals – to markets in Europe and Southeast Asia. The post Beam Suntory announces rollout of premium Japanese...
View ArticleAsahi raises expectations after second-quarter revenue growth
Asahi continues to record buoyant growth, with the new owner of Peroni and Grolsch recording an uplift in both revenue and profit. The post Asahi raises expectations after second-quarter revenue growth...
View ArticleAsahi acquires several spirit brands from ASM Liquor
Asahi Premium Beverages (APB) has acquired Vodka O and several other spirit brands from Australian based ASM Liquor. The post Asahi acquires several spirit brands from ASM Liquor appeared first on...
View ArticleAjinomoto expands in Turkey with $51.7m Kükre acquisition
Ajinomoto has bought an additional 50% stake in Turkish food company Kükre for TRY 181m ($51.7m). The post Ajinomoto expands in Turkey with $51.7m Kükre acquisition appeared first on FoodBev Media.
View ArticleMeiji invests ¥5bn in expanding Japanese functional yogurt plant
Meiji will invest ¥5bn ($47.9m) in its Toda plant north of Tokyo in order to further expand its capacity for functional yogurt. The post Meiji invests ¥5bn in expanding Japanese functional yogurt plant...
View ArticleSuntory to invest ¥100bn in soft drink production lines in Vietnam
Suntory Beverage & Food will invest almost ¥100bn over the next five years, adding new soft drink production lines in Vietnam. The post Suntory to invest ¥100bn in soft drink production lines in...
View ArticleBeam Suntory takes controlling stake in craft gin brand Sipsmith
Beam Suntory will acquire a controlling stake in London-based craft gin distiller Sipsmith, according to reports. The post Beam Suntory takes controlling stake in craft gin brand Sipsmith appeared...
View ArticleHeineken confirms interest in Kirin’s struggling Brazil business
Heineken has confirmed that it's in discussions to acquire the struggling Brazilian business of Japanese beverage group Kirin. The post Heineken confirms interest in Kirin’s struggling Brazil business...
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