Packaging Happenings: Asahi Super Dry, plant-based dairy labels in India, new regulations in China and more feature in our round-up
Enter the dragon: Asahi Super Dry on the importance of ‘relatable’ packaging in Asian markets Japanese beer giant Asahi believes that beverage packaging needs to move beyond being eye-catching and incorporate elements of ‘relatability’ and digitalisation truly make a mark with Asian consumers. Asahi’s keystone international premium beer Asahi Super Dry launched pixel-inspired, dragon-themed cans
House of Pops touts portfolio extension, bigger market presence and contract manufacturing as key drivers for new stage of growth
In development since last June, House of Pops’ new gelato range and ice cream bites were introduced at Gulfood, which took place from February 19 to 23 at Dubai World Trade Centre. “For the first five years [of our business], we focused mostly on popsicles. We’ve had a lot of innovation plans, and now we
‘No longer a niche’: Hunter Foods expands product line-up to meet healthy snacking demands while eyeing threefold growth
A leading manufacturer of better-for-you gourmet snacks in the UAE, Hunter Foods recently introduced its latest products, mushroom chips and okra chips, at Gulfood in Dubai. “One of the areas we see a huge opportunity in is plant-based [snacks]. Within that, mushroom is an ingredient that is trending globally. Also, okra is a vegetable that
Safety First: Indonesia packaging rules updates, APAC food allergy challenges, Japan anti-counterfeit facility and more feature in our round-up
Chemical concerns: Indonesia revising food packaging regulations in response to public apprehension The Indonesian government is revising food packaging regulations in response to consumer and academic concerns over the presence of dangerous chemicals entering the food supply chain. Indonesia has conducted multiple revisions to local policies governing food packaging over the past decade, but as
‘Best year ever’: Mondelez sees cocoa inflation, political tensions as ongoing major challenges despite record profits
Mondelez International recently announced its FY2023 full-year financial results, reporting 14.7% year-on-year net revenue growth to US$36.1bn and 18.8% year-on-year gross profit growth to US$13.3bn for the overall firm. It also reported 11.7% yoy revenue growth to US$7.1bn for the Asia, Middle East and Africa (AMEA) region in particular – Mondelez classifies AMEA under its
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