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Vietnam exported US$417 million worth of fruits and vegetables in January, down 5.2% year-on-year and 11.3% from the previous month as China tightened safety requirements. It now requires testing for a potentially…
As the Lunar New Year (Tet) approaches, cherry prices have surged, with imported varieties from New Zealand and Australia reaching nearly VND2 million (US$79.7) per kilogram, 35% higher than the same period last year. Despite the sharp increase, demand…
Vietnam’s rice exports from Jan. 1-15 reached 268,700 tons worth nearly US$165.7 million, up 38.7% in volume and 23.28% in value year-on-year, according to the Vietnam Food Association. However, export prices for 5% broken rice fell to $413 per ton, with 25%…
Korean sandwich brand Eggdrop has opened its first store in the Philippines, located in the SM Mall of Asia. The brand is known for making egg sandwiches using brioche buns, organic eggs, and other fresh ingredients. Some of its signature offerings are Garlic…
Thailand has resumed exporting durians to China following a temporary ban due to the latter’s stricter requirement regarding Basic Yellow 2, a carcinogen. Itthi Sirilathayakorn, deputy minister of Thailand’s Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, said…
Mt Yengo Wines – Australia’s first indigenous-owned wine brand – has reported a tenfold increase in growth over the past three months, attributed to expanded retail partnerships and entry into the international market. The company’s expansion includes adding…
Kellogg’s is launching its first master brand campaign featuring its popular sub-brands, including Nutri-Grain, Coco Pops, and others. The ‘For Real’ campaign, in collaboration with marketing agency Bastion and comedian Celeste Barber, objects to unrealistic…
A record number of ramen shop operators in Japan went bankrupt in 2024 as many hesitated to hike prices above 1,000 yen (US$6.4) despite surging costs. Some 72 of them shuttered with over 10 million yen (US$64,400) in liabilities last year, a 30% increase…
South Korean bakery cafe Paris Baguette has named Belinda Remaczyk as franchise director for its UK arm. Remaczyk joined the company a month after the cafe opened its first UK store in Canary Wharf, London. She will lead franchise strategy in the country,…
Ferrero has debuted its frozen bakery range, the Nutella Croissant and Nutella Muffin, which are now available to food service partners across Australia. The Nutella Croissant is a flaky, buttery pastry filled with Nutella chocolate hazelnut spread for…
Nescafe USA has expanded its product range with the launch of its first-ever liquid coffee concentrate, Nescafe Espresso Concentrate. Made from 100 per cent Arabica beans, the coffee concentrate is available in two flavours: Black and Sweet Vanilla. It can be…
Vietnam’s 5% broken rice price has fallen to US$434 per ton, the lowest in four years, posing challenges for businesses and farmers. The price of the country’s 5% broken rice is now lower than that of its major competitors such as Thailand ($479), India…
Domino’s Pizza China (DPC Dash) plans to open about 300 new locations this year after its store count reached 1000 late last year. The company opened its 1000th store in Chengdu in November. As of December 31, it raised its network to 1008 and became Domino’s…
Durian-themed restaurants, ranging from buffets and hotpots to drinks and desserts, have been mushrooming in Chinese cities as the durian craze extends beyond just fresh fruit. The catering industry in China is jumping on the durian bandwagon, offering…
After entering Japan last year, Vietnam-based chain Pizza 4P’s has opened its first location in Indonesia, accelerating the brand’s international expansion. The store, located in Jakarta’s Mori Tower, features nature-friendly materials including handwoven…
Japanese restaurant chain Pepper Lunch plans to open its first store in Mongolia next year, as part of its global expansion strategy. The brand has signed a franchise deal with local distributor Bluemon Group, making Mongolia its 17th country. “We signed a…
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