SQZ launches beverages in Ecolean aseptic packages

Shou Quan Zhai (SQZ) is expanding into the beverage market with a new line of ready-to-drink products. They are the first non-dairy beverages in China available in lightweight flexible packages from Ecolean. The ginger tea and plum juice drinks will be available in 200ml Ecolean Air Aseptic packages from SQZ’s online store, e-commerce channels and […]

Mondelez launches Cadbury Dairy Milk Spready in India

Mondelez International has moved into the spreads category in India with the launch of Cadbury Dairy Milk Spready. This made-in-India product will be available at all “modern trade outlets” and via e-tailers such as Amazon, Flipkart and Big Basket with a RRP of INR200 (US$2.80) for 200g. Anil Viswanathan, director – marketing (chocolates) at Mondelez […]

India’s farm exports down 46% by volume, over 50% by value in Apr-Dec 2018

India’s exports of agricultural commodities nosedived by up to a staggering 46 per cent in volume terms due to supply glut in the international market which prompted stockists to defer their purchase plans amid e xpectations of further price fall. Data compiled by the Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (Apeda) showed India’s […]

UK Food and drink businesses looking past Brexit and out to India

As Brexit inches ever closer, UK food and drinks companies are looking past the uncertainty and out to new and growing international markets. This prompted seven leading and innovative food and drink companies to head out to Delhi and Mumbai last week on a UK India Business Council (UKIBC) Trade Mission lead by the Chief […]

Himachal keen for investment in food processing units

The Himachal Pradesh government is providing all possible assistance to entrepreneurs for establishing food and fruit processing units that will help provide employment and strengthen the economy, Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said. He was speaking through video conference from Shimla after inaugurating Cremica Food Park, set up with an investment of Rs 110 crore, […]