Pepsi launches holiday flavours including salted caramel in US
Pepsi has announced two new flavours to be rolled out in time for the holiday season, including salted caramel and a Christmas cake flavour The post Pepsi launches holiday flavours including salted...
View ArticleCoca-Cola introduces its first-ever peach-flavoured Coke
Coca-Cola has announced it will release its first-ever peach-flavoured Coke as a limited-edition drink in Japan, on sale from 22 January. The post Coca-Cola introduces its first-ever peach-flavoured...
View ArticleNestlé becomes the first brand to sell a ruby chocolate product
Nestlé has become the first brand to sell a product made from ruby chocolate, as it has introduced a ruby version of its KitKat bars in Japan and South Korea. The post Nestlé becomes the first brand to...
View ArticleConfectioner Meiji invests $235m to expand chocolate production
Japanese confectioner Meiji has announced plans to invest 27 billion Yen ($245 million) to expand its production of high-cocoa chocolate. The post Confectioner Meiji invests $235m to expand chocolate...
View ArticleWalmart unites with Rakuten in alliance against Amazon
Walmart has partnered with Japanese e-commerce company Rakuten to launch a new online grocery delivery service in the country this year. The post Walmart unites with Rakuten in alliance against Amazon...
View ArticleDanone to sell 14% stake in probiotic drinks company Yakult
Danone has announced it plans to sell part of its 21.3% stake in Japanese probiotic dairy company Yakult. The post Danone to sell 14% stake in probiotic drinks company Yakult appeared first on FoodBev...
View ArticleSuntory to expand production capacity at its Ujigawa plant
Drinks manufacturer Suntory has announced it will expand the production capacity of its Ujigawa facility to meet changing consumer demands. The post Suntory to expand production capacity at its Ujigawa...
View ArticleSIG Combibloc forms joint venture with Dai Nippon Printing
Packaging manufacturer SIG Combibloc and Japan-based Dai Nippon Printing (DNP) have signed a joint venture agreement to create a new carton packaging company in Japan. The post SIG Combibloc forms...
View ArticleEzaki Glico acquires US chocolate manufacturer Tcho Ventures
Japanese food company Ezaki Glico aims to expand its confectionery business with the acquisition of US chocolate brand Tcho Ventures. The post Ezaki Glico acquires US chocolate manufacturer Tcho...
View ArticleCoca-Cola to produce its first-ever alcoholic drink
Coca-Cola is aiming to launch its first alcoholic drink for the first time in its 125-year history with an alcopop-style product in Japan. The post Coca-Cola to produce its first-ever alcoholic drink...
View ArticleDanone completes 1.3bn euro sale of its 14% stake in Yakult
Danone has announced that it has completed the sale of 14% of its stake in Japanese probiotic drinks company Yakult for €1.3bn. The post Danone completes 1.3bn euro sale of its 14% stake in Yakult...
View ArticleFoodBev Media proud to launch International Beverage Awards
FoodBev Media is proud to announce the launch of the International Beverage Awards in association with Beverage Japan and Drink Japan 2018. The post FoodBev Media proud to launch International Beverage...
View ArticlePepsi releases J-Cola soft drink range for the Japanese market
Suntory and Pepsi have announced that they will release a cola drink exclusively for the Japanese market called J-Cola. The post Pepsi releases J-Cola soft drink range for the Japanese market appeared...
View ArticleSuntory unveils peach Tennensui premium morning tea in Japan
Suntory has expanded its Tennensui premium morning tea beverage line with launch of a peach flavour and a refreshed lemon variant. The post Suntory unveils peach Tennensui premium morning tea in Japan...
View ArticleCoca-Cola frozen squeeze pouches introduced in Japan
Coca-Cola Japan has released a lemon-flavoured frozen Coke in squeeze pouches following eight years of development. The post Coca-Cola frozen squeeze pouches introduced in Japan appeared first on...
View ArticleSuntory boosts its Craft Boss iced coffee line with brown variant
Suntory has expanded its line of Craft Boss iced coffees in Japan with the launch of a brown version with less milk and sugar. The post Suntory boosts its Craft Boss iced coffee line with brown variant...
View ArticleInternational Beverage Awards at Drink Japan: judges announced
The judging panel for the International Beverage Awards – to be presented this June at Drink Japan in Tokyo – have been announced. The post International Beverage Awards at Drink Japan: judges...
View ArticleRoquette expands its Tokyo site in response to increased demand
Plant-based ingredients company Roquette has expanded its Food Customer Technical Service Centre in Tokyo as it responds to rising local demand for plant-based proteins, fibres and healthy...
View ArticleInternational Beverage Awards deadline extended to 24 May
Due to a surge in demand, the entry deadline for the inaugural International Beverage Awards has been extended to 24 May. The post International Beverage Awards deadline extended to 24 May appeared...
View ArticleCoca-Cola launches its first alcoholic drink in Japan
Coca-Cola has released its first ever alcoholic drink, a lemon-flavoured alco-pop, which is available in Japan in three varieties. The post Coca-Cola launches its first alcoholic drink in Japan...
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