In March 2023, the Recycle for Good program in Indonesia was initiated by SIG, a leading solutions provider of packaging with a unique portfolio of aseptic carton, bag-in-box, and spouted pouch. This program is supported by the SIG Foundation and aims to create behavioral change, encourage the public to deliver their recyclable waste to a […]
Sushi on the go restaurant targeting four new sites this year in line with five-year growth plan Family investment office firm, Middleton Enterprises, with offices in London and Newcastle, today announced its second round of funding into SushiDog, the fast growing quick service restaurant chain that offers customers a menu of Sushi rolls, bowls and salads. […]
CPG industry leader Adam Spriggs joins Thirst as partner to accelerate US growth With further US expansion on the horizon, Thirst targets turnover of £5 million by 2024 Creative agency’s clients include Ooni, Brooklyn Brewery, Botanist, Innis & Gunn, The Botanist Gin and Brewgooder Recruitment drive on the horizon as agency has designs on becoming […]
Starbucks announced entry into a definitive agreement to acquire the remaining 50% share of its East China (“East China JV”) business from long-term joint venture partners, Uni-President Enterprises Corporation (“UPEC”) and President Chain Store Corporation (“PCSC”) for approximately $1.3 billion in cash consideration in the largest single acquisition in the company’s history. Starbucks will assume […]
Carlsberg UK has acquired London Fields Brewery and will operate the business in a joint venture with Brooklyn Brewery from Brooklyn, New York. London Fields Brewery, which was founded in 2011 in the vibrant London Fields neighbourhood of Hackney, London, came to prominence through its range of iconic craft beers including Craft Lager, Easy IPA […]
German Spirit Brand O’Donnell Moonshine are pleased to announce their launch in the UK. After three successful years in Germany and with over 70,000 bottles sold in 2016, O’Donnell are now moving into their new premises in London and are looking forward to delivering their product to people up and down the country. Moonshine refers to alcohol produced […]
The UK’s newest independent frozen yoghurt parlour, The Sloane Bros Frozen Yoghurt Co., has announced that they are launching their distinctly British froyo brand nationally in early 2017 and globally in 2018. Off the back of the success of their initial Brick Lane store, which has attracted local press and celebrities alike, and their shopping […]
Yum China Holdings and Taco Bell Corp., the world’s largest Mexican-inspired restaurant chain, announced that they have opened the first Taco Bell restaurant in the second largest economy in the world: China. The inaugural restaurant is located near Shanghai’s landmark Oriental Pearl Tower in the Lujiazui area, the city’s central business district, and is Taco […]
On November 16, beloved London restaurant wagamama opens its first New York location at 210 Fifth Avenue at 26th Street, bordering the bustling NoMad and Flatiron neighbourhoods. A menu of Asian food inspired by the flavours of Japan includes bold donburi and teppanyaki, soul-satisfying ramen, colourful curries, gyoza and steamed buns. All dishes are prepared […]
Camden Town Brewery announced that it is partnering with Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev) to pave the way for further growth and expansion. The partnership will enable Camden Town Brewery, the London-based producer of Hells Lager and Gentleman’s Wit, to expand its operations, bringing more of its popular canned, bottled and kegged beer to more people. […]