Finnair to increase flights to Japan, Hong Kong, India in summer
Dec 26, 2022 22:58 pm UTC| Life Economy Business
Finnair will increase flights between its Helsinki hub and Japan, Hong Kong, India for summer 2023, including resuming service to and from Osaka with thrice-weekly flights while increasing frequencies to Tokyo...
Dutch cocoa pulp soft drink brand Kumasi helps Ghanaian farmers earn more
Dec 24, 2022 20:23 pm UTC| Life Economy Business
Netherlands-based start-up company Kumasi Drinks now lets Ghanaian farmers earn a bit extra by squeezing sap from fruit flesh of the previously discarded cacao fruit and turning it into soft drinks. Kumasi Drinks...
Burger King operator to bring Italian coffee chain Lavazza back to India
Dec 23, 2022 22:42 pm UTC| Life Economy Business
Italian coffee chain Lavazza is set to make a comeback in India through a franchise agreement with Culinary Brands, which is backed by Burger King and Subway operator Everstone Capital. The deal includes Lavazza coffee...
Casio adds Adventurer’s Stone watches to G-Shock 40th-anniversary collection
Dec 22, 2022 23:26 pm UTC| Life Economy Business
Casio Computer Co Ltd released six Adventurers Stone models as additions to its G-Shock series to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the G-Shock brand. The watches are inspired by stones that adventurers have used to...
Mars to boost health portfolio with fruit snack brand Trü Frü
Dec 22, 2022 23:25 pm UTC| Life Health Economy Business
Mars will acquire US-based whole-fruit snacking brand Tr Fr to broaden its health and wellness portfolio. Tru Fru will operate as an independent business and continue to be led by CEO, Brian Neville. According to...
Mondelēz sells gum business Canada, US, Europe to Perfetti Van Melle for $1.35 billion
Dec 22, 2022 23:24 pm UTC| Business Economy Life
Mondelēz International has sold its gum business in Canada, the US, and Europe to Perfetti Van Melle for $1.35 billion, or 15 times equivalent to the estimated current year EBITDA. The beverage and snack food company...
NFL invests in sportswear brand Nobull
Dec 22, 2022 22:46 pm UTC| Sports Economy Business Life
The National Football League (NFL) has invested in Nobull, after designating the sportswear brand as the presenting sponsor and apparel supplier for the NFL scouting combine. No figure has been reported. The NFL...
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