Category: Food

Retail Asia06/10/2023
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Pepsico has launched Doritos Coriander, a new limited-edition flavour of its popular corn chips brand. “We’re excited to see the reaction of chip lovers from across the country as they try our super-limited-edition Doritos Coriander,” said Vandita Pandey, chief marketing officer at Pepsico. “With the taste of coriander being one of Australia’s most divisive flavours […]

Retail Asia06/10/2023
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According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Vietnam set a new record in rice export revenue in the first nine months of 2023 thanks to price increases. The ministry has reported that the country earned US$3.66 billion from exporting rice in the period, up 40.4% year-on-year. The result was attributed to the increasing […]

Retail Asia05/10/2023
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China is expanding the cultivation of red-fleshed dragon fruit, which sells at lower prices than imports from Vietnam. Last year, it said it grew the fruit on 67,000 hectares and produced 1.6 million tons, which exceeded Vietnam’s output. The People’s Daily newspaper reported that farmers in Cixi in Zhejiang Province in eastern China worked all night […]

Retail Asia04/10/2023
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Jollibee Singapore has opened its 20th location in Singapore – and its first in the city to feature a drive-thru service – at Caltex Jurong Spring station. “This milestone coincides with our 10th anniversary in Singapore, during which time we have expanded from a single outlet in Lucky Plaza to 20 stores across the country, […]

Retail Asia02/10/2023
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Sweet-potato growers in the Central Highlands are enjoying a windfall as prices have doubled from last year to VND15,000–20,000 ($0.61-0.82) per kilogram on higher demand and declining output. Hoa, a farmer in Kon Tum who has three hectares of land, said last week he harvested 12 tons of Le Can sweet potato on one hectare, […]

Retail Asia28/09/2023
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F&B unicorn Kopi Kenangan, known as Kenangan Coffee outside Indonesia, has expanded its footprint into Singapore, opening its first store at Raffles City Shopping Centre. The Singapore expansion follows Kenangan Coffee’s international debut last year in Malaysia, where it currently has more than 20 stores. “The profound love that Singaporeans have for coffee, from kopitiams to contemporary […]

Retail Asia28/09/2023
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Victoria-based spirit company Ampersand Projects has expanded its ready-to-drink gin offerings with a new product dubbed ‘Purple Gin Soda &’. The launch of Purple Gin Soda & comes after the release of its Pink Gin Soda & in 2020. Its alcohol level is at 6 percent. The packaging features a minimalist purple colour theme. The company […]

Retail Asia26/09/2023
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Australia wants a separate dialogue with China on their dispute over wine, the agriculture minister said on Sunday, rejecting Beijing’s proposal to link wine with other trade issues as the two nations slowly seek to improve battered relations. China’s removal of tariffs last month on Australian barley has raised hopes for an easing of wine […]

Retail Asia22/09/2023
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Tuna exports rose to US$87 million in August, the highest for the year though 5% down year-on-year, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers. VASEP said there were some changes in the export patterns in August. After declining steadily, exports to the U.S. increased by 2% bolstered by a 24% jump in […]

Retail Asia22/09/2023
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Beverage company Bobby has launched low-calorie and low-sugar soft drinks in different flavors, added with prebiotics. The company claims each can contain 32 to 40 calories and that the beverage may aid digestion and boost good gut bacteria with the added prebiotics. “Our mission is to redefine what soft drink is to everyday Australians by […]

Retail Asia22/09/2023
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Fruit and vegetable exports in the first three quarters are worth an estimated US$4.1 billion, 24% more than in full-year 2022, Vinafruit said, citing customs data. Vinafruit, or the Vietnam Fruits and Vegetable Association, said durian, banana and dragon fruit were the main contributors to the increase, with durian in the lead after climbing into […]

Retail Asia22/09/2023
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Australian distillery Bundaberg Rum is expanding its liquor range with the launch of Bundaberg Campfire. Bundaberg Campfire has an ABV of 37 per cent and is made from aged reserves, combined with rum, and aged in bourbon barrels. It boasts a mellow profile and a blend of toasted caramel and vanilla notes, complemented by burnt […]

Retail Asia21/09/2023
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Robusta coffee prices have risen to a record VND68,000 ($2.79) per kilogram, up 76% since the beginning of this year. Prices have also been rising globally. On Monday rose by $10-39 per ton to $2,551-2,566 in London. The prices of Arabica, another coffee variety, rose in New York by 0.45-0.95 cents per pound to $158-162. […]

Retail Asia20/09/2023
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Starbucks Vietnam celebrated its 10-year journey in the country with the grand opening of the 100th store in Lotte Mall West Lake in Hanoi on Saturday. Located in a new entertainment and shopping complex in Hanoi, the 100th store is designed to pay homage to the beautiful natural environment through a selected blue accent colour […]

Retail Asia19/09/2023
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McDonald’s Korea has introduced voice-guided self-service kiosks at some of its Seoul locations, making it the first fast-food chain in South Korea to do so. They did this to make it easier for visually impaired customers to order. These special kiosks, equipped with voice guidance software and touch pads, were first installed at 15 McDonald’s […]

Retail Asia19/09/2023
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Chupa Chups has partnered with boba franchise Chatime to launch drinks based on the lolly brand’s best-selling flavors: Grape and Strawberry & Cream. Dubbed “The Tea That Pops”, the lolly-based boba beverages are available in Chatime T-breweries nationwide from September 19 until October 31. “It’s not just a drink; it’s a whole vibe!” expressed Marta […]


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