
Tealive Unveils Layan Coffee Series with Da Hong Pao Tea in Malaysia
The new lineup elevates the traditional cham coffee-and-tea blend known in Hong Kong as yinyeung.
Grocery, F&B chains and the changing appetites of Asian consumers.

The new lineup elevates the traditional cham coffee-and-tea blend known in Hong Kong as yinyeung.

Cabinet committee clears surplus sugar shipments with local price controls while backing a three billion rupee vehicle grant for the SCO summit.

The Shenzhen-headquartered chain operates more than 4,000 outlets worldwide and joins rivals Luckin Coffee and Mixue in taking high-volume retail models into North America.

A RM7 million wastewater upgrade and rooftop solar array helped the brewer eliminate landfill waste across 35,637 tonnes of production byproducts in 2025.

Higher-income households became the grocery chain’s most frequent shoppers by August 2026, overtaking lower- and middle-income customer segments.

The 1,100-square-foot outlet gives the Swiss confectionery group its first standalone retail presence in the Indian market.

The Thai conglomerate has committed more than US$1.5 billion to Vietnam over 15 years, operating 1.3 million square metres of floor space across 26 provinces.

The Vienna-based brand is offering three-packs of its sugar-free Berry Recharge and Vitamin Apple lines for $7.

The Marlborough-based Moa Brewing Company brand released the 4.8 per cent ABV drink in 330ml 12-packs.

The Austral Herbs products carry a best-before date of 02/04/2029 and were sold through independent food retailers and online across six states.

Retail crime across New South Wales liquor outlets has climbed 67 per cent over five years, prompting industry calls for bipartisan legal protections.

Dylan Alcott and Chris Brown also join the push, overseen by ANZ marketing director Samantha Filocamo.

Batches carrying an 18 September 2026 best-before date have been recalled due to an undeclared soy allergen.

Following Auckland trials in April, the brewer prepares a national draught rollout ahead of the peak summer trading period.

Brita ANZ is expanding its category footprint across smart bottles, tap solutions, and appliance filtration under a new campaign.

Olive Mill Water founder Chris Plazzer is utilizing olive oil production by-products as consumers shift toward beverages with naturally occurring compounds.
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