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Philip Morris Results Beat Estimates On Demand For Heated Tobacco Sticks

Philip Morris International surpassed market expectations for first-quarter profit and revenue, helped by robust demand for its heated tobacco product and...

AI Turning Conceptual Flavours Into Reality, But Trust Remains Imperative

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the food and beverage sector, turning abstract flavour concepts into tangible realities, however, &qu...

Frostkrone Food Group To Participate In FOODEX Japan

The Frostkrone Food Group is ramping up its continuously growing commitment to serving the Asian market by participating in this year’s FOODEX in Jap...

Japan's Kirin Agrees $1.2bn For Australian Vitamin Maker Blackmores

Japanese drinks giant Kirin Holdings Co Ltd has agreed a $1.2 billion buyout of Australian vitamin maker Blackmores Ltd, furthering a diversifica...

Suntory Beverage's First Female CEO Wants More Women Managers, Global Business

Suntory Beverage & Food Ltd's incoming CEO Makiko Ono, one of only a handful of women to lead a big Japanese company, wants to see more opportunities f...

Hotel Chocolat Profit Jumps 56% On Growing Brand Appeal

British chocolatier Hotel Chocolat has reported a 56% rise in first half profit as the appeal of its brand grew in its home market, the United States and J...