Rappler's latest stories on food and beverages
Filipinos drink more beer, but SMFB income still down 5% in H1 2019
San Miguel Food and Beverage reports strong beer sales, but pricing pressures from its food group weighed down on margins
Sulu gets first outside investment with food and beverage company
In a historic first, Sulu Food and Beverage Corporation is the first outside investment for the archipelagic province to register with the Regional Board of Investments
Universal Robina spending P8 billion in 2018
Universal Robina Corporation earmarks a slightly lower capital spending budget this year, versus the actual spending of P8.13 billion in 2017
Appetite for chicken, fresh meat boosts San Miguel Pure Foods' income
But its milling business remains affected by the continued deceleration of global wheat prices
Foreign firms eyeing piece of San Miguel's food, beverage unit
This is amid the San Miguel subsidiary's plan to sell up to 30% of its shares, earmarked at $3 billion, mainly through private placements
Malampuson: Success stories made in Cebu
Eric Smith, Cattski Espina, and Joe Soberano are trailblazers in their respective fields in Cebu. These are their success stories.
Unlocking Metro Manila’s best kept hangout spots
Know where you can enjoy the best booze and grub around the Metro
Absence of election spending drags Pepsi Cola PH's income
Capital expenditure in the first quarter of 2017 amounted to P900 million as the company continues to invest in capacity and containers
Po family buys Hunt's license from Gokongweis
While the Gokongwei group s Universal Robina focuses on its main brands Po family led Century Pacific forays into branded categories outside its core segments of marine meat and milk
Jollibee to set foot in Europe
The Filipino fast food giant plans to open its first Europe store in Italy where around 200 000 Filipinos reside
Jollibee completes 2nd divestment in a month
The fast food giant says its divestment is in line with the decision to focus on building Yonghe King its largest business in China
Jollibee divests from Chow Fun for $1.6M
The fast food giant says it plans to focus instead on building its larger businesses
Shakey's sizzles in PSE debut amid volatility
Shakey s will end 2016 with a total of 184 stores while 20 new stores are in the pipeline for 2017
Shakey's Pizza prices IPO at P11.26 per share
Over the next 5 years the company plans to open 10 to 15 Shakey s stores annually Minimum investment for one store is between P15 million and P25 million
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The week long program will give participants a better understanding of New Zealand’s food and beverage sector
Nestle posts sluggish first half profits
But the world s largest food company is optimistic it will see better performance in the second half of 2016
Canned food linked to hormone-disrupting BPA – study
The study also suggests that specific canned foods are linked to higher levels of Bisphenol A a hormone disrupting industrial chemical
French foie gras industry struggling after bird flu scare
Producers of the luxury delicacy expect a 25 drop in production this year plus higher prices
New Nestle CEO to lead health pivot
Ulf Mark Schneider who thrived as the head of a healthcare company is seen to trigger a new era at Nestle
Ginebra in talks with 3 foreign liquor firms
The liquor unit of San Miguel Corporation is looking into the possible acquisition of the foreign companies
Marks & Spencer logs lower profits, warns on turnaround plans
The retail giant s new boss predicts its performance would weaken further due to an overhaul in its clothing division and tough trading conditions
Mango lager? India's thirst for craft beer grows
Indians who consume 425 million cases of beer a year are developing their own craft beers
Goodbye vodka? Russians toast craft beer revolution
Craft beer gains ground in Russia as drinkers tastes become more fancy and young Russians learn to make beer themselves
Britain's remaining milkmen keeping tradition afloat
Just 2 8 of milk in Britain are delivered to the door but the milkmen who keep the cherished tradition alive say they are here to stay
Campari to buy Grand Marnier in friendly takeover
Gruppo Campari says it has reached a 759 million deal with the controlling family shareholders of Societe des Produits Marnier Lapostolle
Starbucks to open in South Africa
The first two Starbucks branches in South Africa will begin operations this April
Starbucks to open first cafe in Italy
The American firm will head into a country already flooded with established coffee shops
Alibaba CEO Jack Ma buys French vineyard
The Chinese billionaire now owns Chateau de Sours which produces 500 000 bottles of wine a year
After Dubai, Binalot plans to expand in Asia
Armed with a beefed up menu and steady following Binalot plans to increase its franchise owned stores in the coming years
Homegrown Sizzlin' Steak enters Vietnam
Max’s Group signs a development agreement to build at least 10 Sizzlin’ Steak stores in Vietnam in the next 5 years
Costa Coffee brings London-style caffeine culture to PH
I cannot dislodge the economic power of the US here But through coffee it’s easy says British Ambassador to PH Asif Ahmad on UK s Costa Coffee presence in the country
Buffalo Wild Wings to open 2nd PH store in July
The Minnesota based restaurant which opened its first Asian store in Pasig City in January is eyeing the Philippines as a site of one of its manufacturing operations
Table Group launches Wingstop, to bring more F&B brands in PH
UPDATE: As of October 2018, Wingstop Philippines has stopped its operations.
Doughnuts at your fingertips
Krispy Kreme Philippines launches a mobile app as part of its digital investment to please more smartphone savvy customers – a first from a doughnut chain
Ketchup + hotdogs + American cheese = Heinz-Kraft merger
The deal forged by investment guru Warren Buffett s Berkshire Hathaway and 3G Capital which own Heinz will assemble the world s 5th largest food company with around 28 billion in annual sales
Jollibee earmarks P9.1B to open 330 stores in 2015
The fastfood giant aims to open 220 local and 110 overseas stores this year and it s about to launch its first store in Chicago Illinois as well
IHOP parent firm eyes Applebee’s entry in PH
The company behind the International House of Pancakes is looking to bring in American Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar to the country
Jollibee in joint venture to run Dunkin' Donuts in China
The country’s fastfood giant will invest 180 million to operate the American donut chain in the world’s 2nd largest economy
Nissin Foods raises stake in Universal Robina venture
Japan’s leading instant food manufacturer will hike its share in its joint venture with Universal Robina to 49 to consolidate its noodle business in the Philippines
S.M.E. Go! Kamuning Bakery
Learn how writer and entrepreneur Wilson Lee Flores breathes new life to the 75 year old Kamuning Bakery
San Miguel Purefoods acquires La Pacita biscuits trademark
After its failed bid to acquire UK’s United Biscuits the diversified conglomerate acquires the nearly century old homegrown biscuits maker
San Miguel eyes aggressive expansion in energy industry
SMC president Ramon S Ang also says the conglomerate is seriously looking at Lafarge Republic’s assets and that it was excluded from the shortlist of bidders for the acquisition of UK s United Biscuits
Coca-Cola FEMSA PH to invest $500M in Visayas, Mindanao
Following its Laguna manufacturing facility expansion Coca Cola is bent on expanding its distribution network in the Visayas and Mindanao by 2015
S.M.E. Go! Gayuma ni Maria
Learn how this magical restaurant in Quezon City continues to enchant loyal patrons over the years
No unified halal certification, PH to lose ASEAN advantage
More than half of the world’s Muslim population come from ASEAN but will likely ditch halal Filipino products due to the country s lack of Islamic certification system
[Executive Edge] Booky: The mobile app for foodies
Here s an app to help you find a restaurant and tame your growling stomach
Chocolate business these days is bittersweet
Chocolate maker since 1939 Antonio Pueo is facing tough times due to a supply shortage of cacao beans in the country
S.M.E. Go! Mercato Centrale
UPDATED See how entrepreneur RJ Ledesma captures the hungry Filipino market through a night and food lifestyle market Mercato Centrale
Filipino sharing, the Hershey's way
Backed by its reframed global CSR program Hershey s in the Philippines is giving back – and more to the community where it’s doing good business
In US, Jollibee ranks among 10 best foreign fast food chains
A US based website ranks Jollibee as among the top 10 international fast food chains they ‘welcome with open arms’
