Food & Beverage

Fraser and Neave first quarter profit up 68% to $315mn

Yet its earnings from properties down 16% to $108mn behind reduced contributions from China and Australia development projects.

Fraser and Neave first quarter profit up 68% to $315mn

Yet its earnings from properties down 16% to $108mn behind reduced contributions from China and Australia development projects.

In-flight food prices to soar as inflation bites

The Food Price Index which increased to 230.7 in January 2011 sparked concern over the rising cost of food staples.

Thai Beverage appointed Karn Chitaravimol as Senior Vice President

Chitaravimol is now in-charge of the company's manufacturing marketing and selling of non-alcohol products.

Olam takes over UK food ingredients company for US$50mln

The Singaporean food products company’s acquisition of 100% in equity interests in Britannia Food Ingredients Holdings Limited and Britannia Storage...

The best in Private Dining

Nothing says “I’m an insider” more than a cheeky booking at one of the few, and secretive, private kitchens springing up around Asia.

Food and Beverage industry total operating receipts give 0.7% increase

An increase of up to $5,609 million came in for the total operating receipts in the Food and Beverage industry. However, according to the Singapore...

Dairy craving in ASEAN propels Etika's 7.2% profit jump for FY2010

Profit attributable to equity holders rose from RM4.5 million to RM66.2 million due to increasing demand in dairy products from Malaysia, Vietnam and...

Asia Pacific Breweries profit up 65% to S$261mln

Revenue grew 26% to S$2.5bln as the group attributes growth to IndoChina region’s contribution, accounting for 48% APB’s PBIT.

Munchy's – Advancing Frontiers

Armed with a savvy workforce, a plethora of delectable merchandise, and a bit of guts and novelty, a Malaysian biscuit brand is grabbing a bigger...

Korean food franchises ventures in Singapore market

Korea Franchise Association participates at FLAsia 2010 to showcase Korean food franchise brands.

Etika acquires 70% of Indonesian instant noodle manufacturer and distributor

Company completed S$3.5mln purchase expected to bring in new revenue stream and stronger foothold in Indonesia.

Etika acquires Malaysia's Family Bakery for S$8mln

Bakery business poised to drive growth by becoming leader in regional F&B group.

Olam declares offer for NZ Farming Systems unconditional

Company upholds its strategy that includes participation in dairy farming in low cost origins.

Olam to turn to shareholders for raising capital

Move to replenish capital if it gains majority stake of NZFSU.

APB builds new packaging facility in Vietnam

Improved capabilities and continued investments to augment company’s S$130mln profit in IndoChina region.

China Minzhong increases profit by 27.6%

The food manufacturing group enjoyed higher sales in processed products and fresh vegetables for the year ending 30 June 2010.

Olam International to establish Cote d'Ivoire cocoa site

S$58.7mln plant will process 60,000 metric tonnes of cocoa beans into cocoa liquor, butter and cake.