News on Chips and Snacks from Asia

Madhya Pradesh Poor supply of potato increases production cost of chips
February 12, 2019

Poor supply of potatoes in Madhya Pradesh increases production cost of chips

Poor supply of potato in Madhya Pradesh in spot market and higher prices have escalated cost of production of chips manufacturers by over 10 per cent. The rise is likely to make packaged chips more expensive.
KOIKE-YA Launches One-Hand Potato Chips Packet
February 12, 2019

KOIKE-YA Launches One-Hand 'drinkable' Potato Chips Packet

Japanese snack food manufacturer KOIKE-YA has created one-of-a-kind packaging that lets you suck up potato chips without touching one.
Pepsico to invest 1 billion in Pakistan
December 20, 2018

Pepsico to invest 1 billion in Pakistan

PepsiCo plans to invest US$1 billion in Pakistan over the next five years, the PepsiCo Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Asia, Middle East and North Africa (AMENA) Mike Spanos told Prime Minister Imran Khan in a meeting held in Islamabad late last month.
In Japan, Koikeya finally offers a potato chip with LESS flavour: 'barefaced' potato chips
December 05, 2018

In Japan, Koikeya finally offers a potato chip with LESS flavour: 'barefaced' potato chips

Ever wished you could get a little less flavor on your chip? Wish no more; now you can experience them (in Japan!) as nature intended, lightly fried in oil.
Major fire destroys snack factory of Agro Tech Foods in Unnao, Utar Pradesh
November 06, 2018

Major fire destroys snack factory of Agro Tech Foods in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh

One of the snack factories of Agro Tech Foods limited, a subsidiary of Conagra Brands in India, was destroyed by fire Sunday.
Pepsico to invest $5 million by 2020 to expand its sustainable farming programme in India.
October 30, 2018

Pepsico to invest $5 million by 2020 to expand its sustainable farming programme in India

Snacks and beverages manufacturer PepsiCo plans to invest $5 million by 2020 to expand its sustainable farming programme in India.
Philippines lowers tax rate on potato import for chip manufacturers
October 30, 2018

Philippines lowers tax rate on potato import for chip manufacturers

A new order issued in the Philip[pines allows for the import of more potatoes at a low rate (3%), exclusively for use for the production of potato chips
Lay's launches Durian flavoured potato chips in China
October 17, 2018

Lay's launches Durian flavoured potato chips in China

Pepsico's Lay's brand has recently joined the growing flurry of Durian flavoured foods in China with the introduction of Durian Flavoured potato chips.
Pepsico bets on Kurkure plus local flavours to crack the Indian snack market
October 07, 2018

Pepsico bets on Kurkure plus local flavours to crack the Indian snack market

Despite being an early bird in branded packaged snacks, PepsiCo India faces tough competition in this category. The company bets on its Kurkure brand combined with local flavors to keep up with the competition.
Calbee exits Calbee-URC joint venture focused on the snack market in the Phillipines
October 01, 2018

Calbee exits Calbee-URC joint venture focused on the snack market in the Philippines

Japanese snack food manufacturer Calbee has transferred all its shares in the Calbee-URC, Inc. joint venture targeting the Philippine snack market to Universal Robina Corporation (URC).
Indian state Odisha testing out cultivation of Chipsona for potato chips production
September 28, 2018

Indian state Odisha testing out cultivation of Chipsona for potato chips production by Pepsico

The government in the Indian state Odisha has started producing potato variety ‘Chipsona’ on experimental basis in Koraput in anticipation of plans by Pepsico to establish a potato chips manufacturing unit in the region
How Pepsico's shift towards healthier snack options plays out in Thailand
July 07, 2018

How Pepsico's shift towards healthier snacks plays out in Thailand

As PepsiCo Food is shifting towards healthier options in Thailand, the company aims to make its multigrain snack Sunbites a trademark healthy snack brand among Thais.
Afghanistan: Demand for local Mr. Kachaloo Potato Chips exceeds production capacity
January 14, 2018

Afghanistan: Demand for local Mr. Kachaloo Potato Chips exceeds production capacity

A startup in Afghanistan is working hard to produce its Mr. Kachaloo Potato Chips, mostly by hand. The company currently sells two tonnes of potato crisps a month - but they could sell more...
Potato Production in China to rebound this marketing year
January 01, 2018

Potato Production in China to rebound this marketing year

According to a GAIN-report prepared by the USDA staff in Beijing, China’s fresh potato production in marketing year 2017-2018 is forecast at 97 million metric tons, a five percent increase from the estimated 92 million metric tons in the previous year.
Food Processing and Packaging Solutions Provider tna expands its China operations with a new office
November 17, 2017

Food Processing and Packaging Solutions Provider tna adds Shanghai Office to its China operations

tna - a leading global supplier of integrated food processing and packaging solutions - is pleased to announce the opening of TNA Solutions (Shanghai) Co. Ltd to provide local food manufacturers with on-the-ground support services.
tna launches Vibratory Chip Sizer at Gulfood Manufacturing
October 31, 2017

tna launches Vibratory Chip Sizer at Gulfood Manufacturing

At Gulfood Manufacturing, packaging and processing equipment manufacturer tna has announced the launch of the tna roflo® VMCS 3, the world’s first chip sizer that uses vibratory motion to separate large from small chips to maximise packaging efficiencies and speeds.
Myanmar Chip Processors Prefer Chipping Potatoes from the United States
October 12, 2017

Myanmar Chip Processors Prefer Chipping Potatoes from the United States

Potatoes USA has distributed chip-stock potatoes to four local potato chip manufacturers in Myanmar to conduct product trials.
Prataap Snacks IPO receives spectacular response from investors: 47.39 times oversubscribed.
September 28, 2017

Prataap Snacks IPO receives spectacular response from investors: 47.39 times oversubscribed.

The initial public offer (IPO) of Prataap Snacks received bids for 17.19 crore shares, data on the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) website showed. The IPO was oversubscribed 47.39 times.

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