News on Chips and Snacks from Asia

In India, Lay's introduces Wafer Style, the thinnest potato chip from the house of Lay's
January 15, 2022

Lay's introduces 'Wafer Style', the thinnest potato chip from the house of Lay's

Expanding its brand footprint in India, Lay’s, the country's favourite potato chip brand, is introducing a new flat cut chip and its thinnest range of chips ever - Lay’s Wafer Style.
Thermax’s ZeroWeGo - Restoring environment through reduced emissions
January 14, 2022

Thermax's ZeroWeGo - Restoring environment through reduced emissions

Sustainability in industries has come a long way. From the establishment of environmental regulations in the 1970s to the modern environmental movement, the market forces are driven by these strategic concerns.
Big victory for farmers: India revokes patent for PepsiCo's Lay's potatoes.
December 09, 2021

Big victory for farmers: India revokes patent for PepsiCo's Lay's potatoes

India has revoked a patent for a potato variety grown exclusively for PepsiCo Inc's popular Lay's potato chips, according to an order issued on Friday by the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights (PPVFR) Authority.
Potato chips that do not get your fingers all powdery developed by Calbee and Tokyo Banana
November 11, 2021

Potato chips that do not get your fingers all powdery developed by Calbee and Tokyo Banana

Since the dawn of the potato chip, humanity has struggled to fully control it. Like the Sirens of Anthemoessa, they draw them in with their delicious flavors and crunchy textures
PepsiCo commissions their largest greenfield potato chip plant in India, an investment of USD 110 million)
September 23, 2021

PepsiCo commissions their largest greenfield potato chip plant in Uttar Pradesh, India, investing USD 110 million

PepsiCo invests USD 110 million in a new potato chip plant in Kosi Kalan, Mathura spanning 29 acres. Pepsico will procure 150,000 tons of potatoes from more than 5,000 local farmers. This investment creates 1,500 jobs.
Google hypes the Pixel 6 in Japan with bag of Google Original Potato Chips
September 21, 2021

Google's next flagship product in Japan: potato chips

Google is going all out to advertise its next flagship phone around the world. In Japan, it offered 'Google Original (Potato) Chips' to highlight the new Tensor SoC in the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro.
Snacking trends in China: Mango and sauerkraut flavors among top cravings, highlights Dada Group
August 29, 2021

Snacking trends in China: Mango and sauerkraut flavors among top cravings, highlights Dada Group

Dada Group highlighted the current shopping preferences in China, which range from mango-flavored chocolate to sauerkraut-flavored potato chips.
Japanese convenience stores get potato chips designed to be paired with canned chuhai cocktails
August 17, 2021

Japanese convenience stores get potato chips designed to be paired with canned chuhai cocktails

While Japan is home to many great izakaya and other drinking establishments, RTD (ready to drink) canned cocktails are very much a popular way to enjoy a refreshing alcoholic beverage.
Overview of BEPPCO storage facilities
August 09, 2021

Potato Chips manufacturer BEPPCO opens state-of-the-art storage facilities in Iraq

B.E.P.P CO is a potato chip manufacturer from Iraq that offers natural potato chip products under the following brands: Mr.Krisper and Mito. To optimize potato quality, B.E.P.P CO opened this season a new state-of-the-art potato storage facility that can provide optimal conditions for potatoes for processing at all times.
ITC’s Sunfeast takes on popular Bangladeshi potato biscuit brand
July 12, 2021

ITC’s Sunfeast takes on popular Bangladeshi potato biscuit brand

The brand’s latest potato biscuits will be available first in south India, West Bengal and markets in north-eastern states. These will be made available through ITCstore.in, general trade outlets and modern trade stores.
Iraq: New agricultural project to create more than 500 jobs.
June 22, 2021

Iraq: New potato processing project to create more than 500 jobs

Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani on Thursday laid the foundation stone of a potato production factory in Duhok, set to provide 500 jobs and make use of local potato products.
Potato harvest in Iraq and the Kurdistan region has started
June 11, 2021

Potato harvest in Iraq and the Kurdistan region has started

The potato harvest in Iraq has started. Staff of the Beirut Erbil Potato Processing Company (B.E.P.P. Co) - known in Iraq for their potato chips brands Mito and Mr, Krisper, but active throughout the entire potato supply chain - are working hard in various regions of Iraq from Karbala to Diyala to Al-Rabiah, Dohuk, Erbil, and beyond.
China Snacks Food Market 2021-2027 by Categories, Cities, Sales Channel, Company Analysis, and Forecasts.
April 29, 2021

Report: China Snacks Food Market China will grow to USD 142.9 Billion by 2027

According to the report 'China Snacks Food Market, By Categories, Cities, Sales Channel, Company Analysis, Forecast', the China Snack Food Market is expected to grow to USD 142.9 Billion by 2027.
Japanese potato chip Flavor Innovation
April 27, 2021

Mintel discusses Japanese potato chip Flavor Innovation

Looking at the Japanese snack market, Japanese potato chip products are a highly active category. Compared to Chinese potato chip products, Japanese potato chips are worth learning from in terms of flavor selection and dimensions.
Man postpones graduation to help farmers in NW China's Shaanxi develop potato processing industry
April 27, 2021

Student postpones graduation to help farmers in NW China's Shaanxi develop potato processing industry

Du Haotian, a postgraduate student at Northwest A&F University in northwest China's Shaanxi province, has helped a township in the province develop its potato industry by introducing new varieties cultivated by his school.
Pringles Japan Readies 'Texas Ribs' Flavored Chips
March 13, 2021

Pringles Japan Readies 'Texas Ribs' Flavored Chips

With COVID-19 still restricting international travel, Pringles Japan is continuing its 'Passport Flavors' series centered around replicating regional flavors from around the world in 2021.
Calbee’s umami-rich Hokkaido scallops and butter potato chips perfect for winter snacking
February 12, 2021

Calbee’s umami-rich Hokkaido scallops and butter potato chips perfect for winter snacking

Are you looking for a tasty snack to go with your beer, sake or Strong Zero this winter season? If you're a seafood-lover, look no further than Calbee's latest entry in their "Otona no Potato Rich" chips geared towards adults.
Bamba, Israel’s greatest snack food, may save us all
January 16, 2021

Bamba, Israel’s greatest snack food

In Israel, no product has quite as much name recognition or commands as much control of the national snack market as Bamba.

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