Food & Beverage
Thai Union nets record $250m profit on restaurant rebound
Canned-tuna maker aims to list pet food unit this year
Food & Beverage
Food & Beverage
Japan importers turn up noses at costlier lobster and foie gras
Wholesalers meet muted demand with surplus from pre-COVID purchases
IPO
India's Swiggy eyes $800m IPO amid Zomato rivalry in tough market
Delivery company needs to show profit path, expanding base to woo investors
Food & Beverage
Conglomerate Salim caught up in Indonesia's cooking oil crisis
Govt cracks down on alleged hoarders as record prices hit top palm oil country
Food & Beverage
BYOB: Coca-Cola's bottleless vending machines debut in Japan
Customers bringing their own containers pay 50 cents for 500 ml of water
Life
Tasting the future of coffee in Vietnam
Now a key producer, the country's global stature is growing rapidly
Food & Beverage
Indonesia's beer market gets a boost from Bali craft brewers
Demand for craft products rises during pandemic, but regulation a headwind
Food & Beverage
Away from Myanmar, Kirin pivots to craft beer in U.S. and Australia
Japanese brewer's exit from emerging Asian markets part of strategy shift
DealStreetAsia
Singapore alternative meat startup raises $100m in Series A round
Next Gen Foods looks to expand into China and Brazil after U.S. push
Food & Beverage
Japan's Kirin to sell shares in Chinese water business for $994m
Drinks company set up its China joint venture in 2011
Food & Beverage
Suntory takes shot at spirits market in India, Southeast Asia
Japanese distiller looks to region's growing middle class for growth
Myanmar Crisis
Kirin makes painful decision to exit Myanmar over human rights
Japanese Brewer posts 16.9% profit drop as it faces losing lucrative beer market
Consumer
COVID deals blow to Japan's unique Valentine tradition
Women less likely to hand out 'obligation chocolates' to male coworkers on Feb. 14
Business trends
Be my virtuous valentine? Japan gets taste of sustainable chocolate
Eco-friendly ingredients and delivery drive latest products for annual holiday
Food & Beverage
Japan's casual dining chains woo solo eaters in pandemic age
'Family restaurants' alter layout to survive without families
Food & Beverage
Roasted sweet potatoes bring taste of Japanese fall to the world
Calbee unit launches frozen treats to capture hearts in Singapore and beyond
Supply Chain
French fries, wine -- Asia food sector hit by supply chain crunch
Indonesia and Malaysia, like Japan, grapple with potato shortage
Food & Beverage
McDonald's rivals take bite out of its Japan growth
Big Macs lose early pandemic advantage in takeout and delivery
Caixin
Cofco and Sinograin to consolidate overlapping businesses
China's state food giants agree on joint ventures to meet overhaul requirements
Food & Beverage
Yum China adds machines, not workers, as it expands store network
KFC and Pizza Hut operator has doubled profits since 2016, but kept staffing flat