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PepsiCo New Zealand has announced the addition of two innovative product offerings to its popular snack portfolio. The new product lines include Bluebird-branded crackers and a ‘Mini Canister’ range, marking a significant shift in the company’s strategy as…
Doritos, a widely recognized brand, has recently ventured into the protein snack sector in the U.S., launching a high-protein tortilla-style chip. The company’s foray into the functional snack market is part of a broader initiative, with other subsidiaries of…
Mars, the multinational confectionery manufacturer, has received the final approval needed to complete a $36 billion acquisition of Kellanova. The European Commission’s unconditional approval sets the stage for the finalization of the deal, which is set to…
Pizza 4P’s, a notable Vietnamese restaurant chain, is poised to enter the U.S. market with a premier spot nestled in Brooklyn, New York. This marks a significant stride in the company’s continuing global expansion efforts. The restaurant chain is…
Zooper Dooper, the popular Australian ice confection brand, has recently launched its Summer Carnival range. This exciting new line features six unique flavours inspired by suggestions from the brand’s dedicated fan community. Flavours of The Summer Carnival…
Tasti Products, a popular snack company, has issued a recall for numerous items including snack bars, peanuts, and snack balls. This decision follows the discovery of wire-like metal fragments in some batches of these products. Recall Announcement The recall,…
Chipotle, a popular American fast-casual restaurant chain, has announced plans to penetrate the Asian market in the coming year. The expansion will begin in South Korea and Singapore, through a strategic collaboration with SPC Group. Chipotle’s Asian Debut…
Potato Corner, a popular flavored fries chain, has made its debut in the Taiwan market. The brand’s inaugural store was launched at the Uni-President Department Store, located in Taipei’s Xinyi District. Collaboration with Local F&B Operator The launch in…
Domino’s Pizza in China has announced an impressive 27% surge in its half-yearly revenue, reaching RMB2.59 billion (US$363.2 million). This continued the firm’s trend of double-digit growth year on year. Impressive Profit Growth The company’s net profit…
PepsiCo is diversifying its snack offerings in Australia by launching two new formats: Smith’s Crackers and Mini Canisters. These new products are expected to add variety and cater to consumer preferences for diverse flavours and convenient sizes. Smith’s…
Black Swan, an Australian brand, has recently launched two new ranch-style dips. This move is in response to the increasing popularity of ranch flavours in both domestic and international markets. New Range of Dips The latest additions to Black Swan’s product…
Jack Link’s, the renowned meat snack company, has recently expanded its reach in the Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) region by acquiring Kooee! Snack Foods, a popular meat snack brand based in Tasmania. Effective immediately, the deal incorporates Kooee!,…
PepsiCo has announced the triumphant return of Doritos Cool Ranch to the Australian snacking scene after a six-year hiatus. Ahead of a nationwide launch scheduled for September, these flavorful chips will be exclusively available at select 7-Eleven stores…
Popular Taiwanese tea shop Don’t Yell At Me has launched in Hong Kong. The Lyndhurst Terrace shop in Central is the brand’s first location outside its home territory since opening last year under Taiwanese celebrity Yako Chan. The brand is known for its…
Beverage brand Vitasoy has unveiled a new plant-based yogurt range made with homegrown oats. The range is made at Vitasoy’s Albury-Wodonga facility and is available in three flavours Blueberry, Vanilla and Summer Fruits – which include a blend of mango,…
Musang King durian moon cake prices, made with the popular durian variety originally from Malaysia, have increased by 2-10% year-on-year in Vietnam. Their cost ranges between VND900,000 ($37.90) to VND1.7 million per box. Last year, the most expensive product…
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