Heineken 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. The post Heineken agrees deal to acquire Kirin’s struggling Brazil business...
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. The post Asahi profits ‘up 20%’ since completion of Miller...
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. The post Morinaga & Co could merge with Morinaga Milk ‘by April 2018’ appeared...
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. The post Morinaga study confirms age-related changes in gut bacteria appeared first on...
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. The post McDonald’s confirms intention to keep hold of Japanese business...
View ArticleSuntory unveils new single grain whisky called Chita
Japanese whisky brand Suntory has launched a new single grain whisky called Chita. The post Suntory unveils new single grain whisky called Chita appeared first on FoodBev Media.
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 ArticleSuntory debuts new whisky aged in Japanese Mizunara oak casks
Beam Suntory has released a new Suntory whisky, matured in casks made from Japanese Mizunara wood. The post Suntory debuts new whisky aged in Japanese Mizunara oak casks appeared first on FoodBev Media.
View ArticleAsahi considering selling its 20% stake in China’s Tsingtao Brewery
Japan’s Asahi Group has announced it may sell its 19.99% stake in Tsingtao Brewery as it focuses on growth in Europe. The post Asahi considering selling its 20% stake in China’s Tsingtao Brewery...
View ArticleUnilever launches matcha green tea offering from Pure Leaf brand
Unilever has launched the first matcha green tea offering from its recently launched Pure Leaf brand, sourced from Japan. The post Unilever launches matcha green tea offering from Pure Leaf brand...
View ArticleJapan’s Spread to expand vertical farming concept to Middle East
Japanese company Spread has signed an agreement to expand its vertical farming concept to the Middle East, starting in the UAE. The post Japan’s Spread to expand vertical farming concept to Middle East...
View ArticleBeam Suntory sees ‘excellent results’ for Jim Beam Vanilla
Beam Suntory has posted net sales of ¥739 billion (US$6.47 billion) in its third-quarter results, up 3.9% from the corresponding period last year. The post Beam Suntory sees ‘excellent results’ for Jim...
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