Industry Developments

New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra has locked its sights on the dairy potential in the Indonesian market. Fonterra recently announced that it plans to build a production plant for its... 2012-04-23

There have been recent rumours that Indian conglomerate United Breweries Group (UB Group) could look to put its whisky distiller Whyte & Mackay (W&M) on the block in the absence... 2012-04-23

The Indian beer market was under the cosh in the fiscal year ending March 2012. Tight credit conditions and elevated inflationary pressure dampened consumer appetite for discretionary... 2012-04-19

Germany-based cash-and-carry retailer Metro Group needs a lot more work in ramping up its exposure in emerging markets (EMs), which present much more exciting opportunities than its... 2012-04-19

We forecast growth of 13.4% in Vietnam's mass grocery retail (MGR) sales in 2012, down from 13.9% in 2011. The Vietnamese consumer came under pressure in 2011 as elevated inflation... 2012-04-17

Japanese mass grocery retail (MGR) player Lawson's ambition of stretching its wings across the Asian emerging markets (EMs) is a familiar story. China, in particular, features prominently... 2012-04-16

Vietnamese brewer Hanoi Alcohol Beer and Beverage Company (Habeco) has big ambitions for its domestic market. While it has a sizeable presence in the northern region of Vietnam, Habeco... 2012-04-13

The Indian soft drinks market is set for fiercer competition in 2012, with local soft drinks producers unveiling aggressive expansion plans. There are two key tenets of the growth strategies... 2012-04-13

Singapore-based soft drinks manufacturer Yeo Hiap Seng (YHS), which has an extensive presence across Malaysia, reported revenue growth of 7.2% in its food and beverage division for... 2012-04-12

South Korea is experiencing greater diversity in its beer market. Supported by growing consumer awareness of the different beer varieties, aggressive product innovation efforts from... 2012-04-12