14+ hour, 26+ min ago   (399+ words) Brands are expanding product lines and market reach in the competitive Australasian food and beverage sector. In September 2026, Southern Alps Brewing launched New Zealand’s first premium low-gluten lager, priced between $27 and $30 for a 12-pack. The 4.8 per cent ABV beverage comes…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (412+ words) Recent developments in the Australian and Hong Kong food and retail sectors show diverse strategic responses to market pressures. Wholesaling giant Metcash lifted sales by 2.8 per cent in the first 18 weeks of the financial year, excluding tobacco, but warned investors…...

4+ day, 6+ hour ago   (485+ words) East Asian retail shows divergence between rapid coffee chain expansion and struggles for large-format Western retailers. Starbucks continues to scale its store footprint across East Asian metros while Western big-box operators like Walmart have spent years unwinding their suburban hypermarket…...

5+ day, 3+ hour ago   (292+ words) Mixue has shifted its operational focus in Malaysia to food safety and standardized store management this quarter. It has slowed its rapid store openings to protect franchise consistency. The value-priced ice cream and tea operator is standardizing ingredient handling, audits,…...

6+ day, 4+ hour ago   (459+ words) Retail food and beverage operators in Asia are navigating diverse expansion and consolidation strategies. Jollibee Foods Corporation is preparing to separate and list its international business in Hong Kong instead of the United States, carving out an overseas network of…...

6+ day, 5+ hour ago   (436+ words) Hong Kong's F&B market shows mixed signals with new openings and closures, but large chains are expanding. Informa Markets opened the 2026 edition of Restaurant, Bar & Café Hong Kong on September 1. More than 400 commercial brands across 11 countries and regions are…...

6+ day, 17+ hour ago   (408+ words) Retail News Asia newsroom analysis Recent retail and market activity in Australia and New Zealand shows varied strategic approaches, from new product launches to leadership changes. Tetra Pak appointed Michael Wu as managing director of its Oceania business, taking charge…...

6+ day, 13+ hour ago   (403+ words) Retail News Asia newsroom analysis Frozen food and imported goods categories in Australia and New Zealand are experiencing significant shifts towards premiumisation and specialty offerings. Destination Italy expanded its frozen pizza lineup across Australia and New Zealand on September 7, 2026, launching…...

1+ week, 4+ hour ago   (385+ words) Retail News Asia newsroom analysis Retailers and brands are exploring various strategies for growth, from new physical stores to product innovation and brand partnerships. F&N Magnolia rolled out a limited-edition strawberry and yoghurt ice confection across Singapore retail channels…...

1+ week, 4+ hour ago   (348+ words) Retail News Asia newsroom analysis Investments in consumer health brands in Southeast Asia are increasingly using established retail footprints. DSG Consumer Partners has acquired Singapore recovery and wellness brand bback from Evo Commerce, taking control of a business distributed across…...