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Malaysian cafe chain ZUS Coffee expands reach with canned drinks
1+ hour, 43+ min ago KUALA LUMPUR -- A fast-growing Malaysian cafe chain that has over 1,000 stores across Southeast Asia is increasingly shifting its focus to canned and Malaysian cafe chain ZUS Coffee expands reach with canned drinks Fast-growing company also plans 200 new stores in 2026, including…...
Bacha Coffee aims for 50 stores in Japan's growing market
1+ week, 3+ day ago TOKYO -- Singapore-owned premium coffee retailer Bacha Coffee launched its first store in Japan on Thursday, with a target of opening 50 outlets over Bacha Coffee aims for 50 stores in Japan's growing market Singapore-owned brand makes debut in Tokyo's Ginza luxury shopping…...
Trump tariff exemption on agri products to boost Indian exports
1+ mon, 2+ day ago NEW DELHI -- With U.S. President Donald Trump rolling back reciprocal tariffs on certain agriculture products, there are expected benefits for Indian Trump tariff exemption on agri products to boost Indian exports Shipments including tea, coffee and spices worth $1bn now enjoy 'zero…...
Japan coffee chains take on Starbucks in India, Southeast Asia
1+ mon, 1+ week ago TOKYO/NAGOYA, Japan -- Japanese-style full-service cafe chains are planning expansions into India and Southeast Asia, hoping their upscale feel and Ja Japan coffee chains take on Starbucks in India, Southeast Asia Coffee-Kan, Kanno Coffee plan full-service sites with Japanese menus…...
China bubble tea chain Mixue to buy takeout draft beer purveyor for $40m
2+ mon, 2+ week ago DALIAN, China -- China's largest beverage chain company, Mixue Group, is spending nearly 297 million yuan ($41.7 million) to acquire the operator of F China bubble tea chain Mixue to buy takeout draft beer purveyor for $40m Country's beverage leader eyes older consumers DALIAN,…...
Vietnam's coffee exports jump 61% as high prices create tailwind
2+ mon, 2+ week ago HO CHI MINH CITY -- There is excitement in the coffee hills of Vietnam. Long months of global volatility -- in prices, weather and tariff policy -- ha Vietnam's coffee exports jump 61% as high prices create tailwind Nine-month total surpasses that for all…...
South Korean drinking evolves as ready-made tipples aim to uncork youth demand
3+ mon, 1+ day ago SEOUL -- As societies age and alcohol consumption declines in many markets, brands are increasingly targeting young consumers with canned, pre-made be South Korean drinking evolves as ready-made tipples aim to uncork youth demand Local purveyor Jini's Lamp joins hands with…...
Heat waves threaten food security as experts call for a sweeping overhaul
3+ mon, 1+ week ago TOKYO -- Extremely high temperatures and persistent droughts are hitting farms around the world, disrupting harvests and pushing up food prices. And m Heat waves threaten food security as experts call for a sweeping overhaul Better water governance, digital tools and…...
China-made espresso machines boom as domestic consumers tighten belts
3+ mon, 2+ week ago GUANGZHOU -- Domestically manufactured espresso machines are making gains in China, outperforming and undercutting the European brands long common her China-made espresso machines boom as domestic consumers tighten belts Affordable offerings for homes and businesses take off, adding to competition GUANGZHOU…...
Brazil courts China for coffee exports in face of stiff US tariffs
4+ mon, 6+ day ago TOKYO -- Brazil is attempting to cultivate China as a promising alternative export target for coffee beans following the imposition of U.S. tariffs, b Brazil courts China for coffee exports in face of stiff US tariffs International coffee prices slump on concerns…...