Food & Beverage
Japan's Torikizoku picks Los Angeles for its first U.S. yakitori shop
Izakaya pub chain will set up subsidiary as first foothold in American market
Food & Beverage
Food & Beverage
Thailand's CP Foods eyes $30m foray into Mideast
Shrimp and chicken farming proposed as new investments in the region
Food & Beverage
Taiwan-born brewer adds prewar twist to Japanese sake
New tipple uses rare strain of japonica rice modified to grow in Taiwan
Food & Beverage
Underwater aging adds deep taste to Japanese sake
Drinkers gulp up sake matured in the ocean in search of luxury, uniqueness
Food & Beverage
Thailand's CP Foods goes coal-free as EU readies carbon tax
Coal phaseout saves $10.5 million while input costs have risen 10%
Food & Beverage
Grab tightens ASEAN food delivery grip despite slowing growth
Singapore-based superapp provider ousts Malaysia, Vietnam rivals from top spots
Food & Beverage
Japan's premium Matsusaka beef set to take off abroad in 2023
Industry group to boost annual quota 13-fold and hold event in Dubai
Datawatch
Japanese liquor makes little splash in global market
Exports are growing, thanks to weak yen, but red tape limits marketing potential
Food & Beverage
Japan's Ikinari Steak debuts in Philippines after struggling in U.S.
Affordable eatery chain looks to rebound with first location in Southeast Asia
Inflation
McDonald's Japan to raise prices on 80% of its items
Series of hikes will leave classic burger 55% more expensive in less than a year
Food & Beverage
Bluefin tuna fetches $273,000 at Japan auction after COVID drop
212-kg catch from off northeastern Japan to go to Sushi Ginza Onodera diners
Food & Beverage
China's top beer maker bets on strong 'baijiu' market
China Resources Beer grabs white liquor maker to meet shifting tastes
Food & Beverage
Japan's sushi chains want bigger bite of overseas markets
Sushiro plans up to 60 new locations abroad in 2023, more than in Japan
Inflation
Majority of Japan's food, household goods makers plan 2023 price hike
Businesses struggle to absorb blow from rising costs, weak yen: survey
Food & Beverage
Japanese tuna company Hagoromo expands Philippine footprint
New office aims to bolster ingredient supply as rising costs squeeze profits
Food & Beverage
Singapore tightens regulations on sweet drinks to tackle diabetes
Measures include ban on ads for products with highest levels of sugar
Food & Beverage
Rice snack maker Kameda sells fresh-made crackers in Tokyo Station
Niigaya-based company aims to attract foreign tourists and young people
36Kr/KrASIA
Chinese cooking robot startup reaches Japan and Southeast Asia
Botinkit's all-in-one cyborg chefs digitize and reproduce recipes
DealStreetAsia
Singapore firm targets bigger fund to invest in alternative proteins
Good Startup plans to pour up to $10m into emerging sector in 2023
Food & Beverage
Blending caramel and jam, new Japanese sweets are art for five senses
Time-honored wagashi shops seek to revitalize ancient art
