Limited edition Pepsi-flavored Cheetos in Japan
Frito-Lay has developed Pepsi-flavored Cheetos for the Japanese snack market, but revealed no plans to bring them to other markets.
Archives for August 21, 2013
Heineken: 5% rise in Asian drinkers by 2015
The Asian beer market is the greatest potential for growth in the future, says Heineken as it expands its Sidel canning line.
China’s milk formula pilot scheme ignores the real food safety issues
A move by Chinese authorities to begin a pilot scheme that will eventually require all baby formula sold in the country to be distributed by pharmacies or equivalent stores has been criticised for not addressing the real problem of safety.
Fonterra rubbishes Sri Lankan court summons reports
Fonterra has rubbished reports that four Sri Lanka-based executives have been summoned to face contempt of court charges over the company's alleged failure to comply with a ban on the sale and advertising of its milk products in the country.
Health awareness and scares behind rise of non-dairy toppings in India
Fueled by growing health concerns and new-found awareness of lactose intolerance among the consumers, India’s non-dairy toppings segment is growing in strength.
Sights on India
PepsiCo’s possible crisp co. pounce a strong signal of snack expansion
Market-watchers in India have recently been speculating that PepsiCo is poised to make a bid for an Indian crisp manufacturer as a means to grab greater control of snacks in developing Asian markets.