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Swiss do not want a sugar tax, finds beverage industry survey
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Retailers race to label or remove unmarked stock as beverage container return scheme's transition period ends
SINGAPORE: As the Beverage Container Return Scheme (BCRS) enters full implementation on Thursday (Oct 1), retailers across Singapore raced against the clock to pull unmarked drinks from shelves and restock their inventory with compliant products.
ECCK calls for easing EV regulation, predictability in defense trade
The European Chamber of Commerce in Korea (ECCK) recommended that Korean authorities ease regulations on electric vehicles (EVs) and improve predictability in the defense offset system in its annual white paper unveiled Wednesday. The ECCK…
Is pumpkin spice over? Food brands are betting on apple as fall's new flavor
Every fall, brands add pumpkin spice to everything, from cereals and sodas to … toilet paper. Fall seems to come earlier every year too. By the end of summer, Starbucks has typically already released its infamous pumpkin spice latte, or PSL…
Mayor Mamdani just hired a bunch of 'grocery store nerds' to design NYC's city-owned markets
A consortium of designers, branding professionals, and grocery experts have been named to design a visual identity for New York City's municipal grocery stores. Their goal? To make something that looks authentically New York. New York City's…
South Korea's production, consumption, investment fall in August
Sept. 30 (Asia Today) -- South Korea's production, consumption and investment all declined in August, marking the first simultaneous drop in the three indicators in three months as weakness in automobile production and sales weighed on economic…
Seoul Design Week turns city into sprawling creative showcase
Seoul will turn itself into a sprawling design showcase this month, linking Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) with 150 design destinations across five districts during Seoul Design Week. The 12-day festival, running from Wednesday through Oct. 25, will…
Nation's love affair with coffee on shaky ground as cost-of-living bites
October 1 is International Coffee Day, which celebrates the global significance of the popular beverage. Nestlé Australia, which produces instant coffee, says there has been a surge in sales. Cost-of-living pressures are forcing more coffee…
Nathan's Famous: One Last Bite (NASDAQ:NATH)
Nathan's Famous remains publicly traded as the Smithfield acquisition faces regulatory and shareholder approval delays. I reiterate a 'Sell' rating at ~$102, citing limited arbitrage upside and potential downside if the deal fails. NATH's licensing…
DFI Retail to take over Maxim's Starbucks-licensed business in seven Asian markets
DFI Retail Group said on Wednesday (Sep 30) its unit will assume Maxim's Caterers' existing interests in the Starbucks -licensed business across seven Asian markets, as part of a reorganisation initiative. Maxim's will pay DFI US$340 million in…
Liquid Death Launches Limited-Edition Halloween Energy Flavor
Posted in: Halloween, Nerd Food, Pop Culture | Tagged: Blood Zero, Liquid Death Liquid Death has decided to get into the Halloween spirit as they've launched the new Blood Zero energy flavor for a limited time. Liquid Death launches Blood Zero, a…
North American tourists drive spending surge at GS25 convenience stores
North American shoppers are becoming a major revenue driver for GS25, a leading Korean convenience store chain, with foreign spending at its outlets more than doubling this year and expanding beyond traditional tourist districts in Seoul. GS…
Popular bakery chain announces over 700 job losses
Greggs has said it plans to close four manufacturing sites with the expected loss of around 740 jobs in the next two-and-a-half years. The job losses are not currently expected to be linked to shops or stores selling goods – and Greggs said…
New BCRS refund portal for transaction issues as scheme enters full rollout
SINGAPORE: Users who encounter transaction issues under the beverage container return scheme (BCRS) will be able to submit refund requests through a new digital portal, with verified refunds expected within 10 working days, down from up to 30…
J Sainsbury: Goodbye, Argos (OTCMKTS:JSAIY)
J Sainsbury transitions to a near pure-play grocer after divesting Argos, sharpening its strategic focus. The Argos sale modestly reduces net debt by £250 million but has minimal short-term impact on valuation or profits. Price competition…
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