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Avocadoria, a dessert chain based in the Philippines, is breaking into the Thai market, further broadening its international reach. This will be the third overseas venture for the brand, following its successful introductions in Singapore and the United Arab…
Australian candy manufacturer Menz Violet Crumble has joined forces with Kruger Asia-Pacific to create dessert toppings capturing the unique chocolate-and-honeycomb taste of their famed candy bar. This collaboration has resulted in the creation of two…
Pure Foods Tasmania (PFT) has strategically broadened its stock of frozen dessert offerings by securing ownership of Elato Ice Cream. Implications of the Acquisition With this acquisition, PFT gains full ownership of all the intellectual property and brand…
Beard Papa’s, the Japanese cream puff chain, has inaugurated its first outlet in Kearny Mesa, San Diego. This move introduces the local residents to its unique pastries, made to order as per customer preference. Beard Papa’s was established in Osaka in 1999…
Japan’s Emma dessert has opened its first overseas outlet, at Singapore’s Plaza Singapura. Located on basement level 2 of the shopping mall, the outlet offers two exclusive products to Singapore – the Boba Taco Softie, and Charcoal Cheese-flavoured Soft Serve…
Hong Kong dessert shop Hui Lau Shan has opened in the Philippines. It is the first time for the franchise to open in the very region from which its special variety of mango is sourced. Its soft launch on March 17 at SM Megamall in Mandaluyong city was…
Vive Cake Boutique has opened a three-month pop-up store at Harbour City’s Gateway Arcade. The store is timed to coincide with White Day, a traditional holiday in Japan where men return gifts to their sweethearts who gave them chocolate on Valentine’s Day.…
Hong Kong dessert chain Hui Lau Shan will launch in the Philippines in February. The franchise, best known for its mango-based treats,will open at SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City with a range of desserts that are expected to draw on local fruits. Mango…
Indian-headquartered Belgian Waffle Co has partnered with VF Franchise Consulting to expand into Southeast Asia. The chain is operated under small kiosk and cafe models, and is best known for its waffle sandwiches. “The Belgian Waffle Co has seen exponential…
This February, foodies in Hong Kong will salivate over scrumptious treats and desserts at eat darling eat, the new Causeway bay eatery that is bringing a playful twist on iconic Chinese desserts to spread love and evoke warm childhood memories. The 1,300 ft…
Hong Kong dessert chain Hui Lau Shan will launch in the Philippines in February. The franchise, best known for its mango-based treats,will open at SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City with a range of desserts that are expected to draw on local fruits. Mango…
Korean dessert chain Sulbing will expand into Canada via franchising. The chain has signed a deal with a Canadian firm to open the first store in Vancouver by the first half of this year, followed by more stores in major Canadian cities. The chain is also…
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