Industry Developments

A lack of strong control over its Chinese distribution partners is frustrating efforts of Belgium-based brewer Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev) to tap into the premiumisation trend in... 2012-05-04

Pakistan-based fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company Unilever Pakistan witnessed strong growth of 16.1% despite facing difficult operating conditions in FY2011. Unilever Pakistan's... 2012-05-03

Recent reports have suggested that Japanese brewer Asahi Breweries is closing in on an acquisition of domestic soft drinks producer Calpis from Japanese food producer Ajinomoto for... 2012-05-03

2011 has been a turbulent period for Japanese mass grocery retail (MGR) companies. As Japanese individuals bore the brunt of the economic hit in the wake of the earthquake on March... 2012-04-30

We like the long-term growth story of the Vietnamese alcoholic drinks sector. Favourable demographic shifts, rising affluence, strong economic growth and a fast-growing tourist industry... 2012-04-27

Australian brewer Coopers Brewery has recently acquired the largest home brew brand in the US, Mr Beer, as it pursues geographical diversification and consolidates its position in the... 2012-04-26

Recent reports have suggested that French food producer Danone is looking to raise its stake in Japanese probiotic and fermented drink producer Yakult Honsha from 20% to 28%. Yakult's... 2012-04-26

Growing incomes and rising health awareness are the major trends dictating the development of the Chinese confectionery sector. In line with these dynamics, Chinese consumers are developing... 2012-04-25

The exciting rewards provided by an emerging rural consumer class in India are increasingly attracting the sights of domestic fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies such as Hindustan... 2012-04-25

US-based fast-food chain Yum! Brands witnessed another strong quarter as it reported growth of 13.1% and 73.5% in its revenues and net profit respectively for the quarter ending March... 2012-04-24