Beverages

‘Liquor capital of China’ is trying to save its fortunes

Once celebrated for its fiery spirits, the town has reeled from a bad Chinese economy, changing tastes and a crackdown on boozy official banquets

Dang Huynh Uc My (pictured) stepped up as AgriS chairwoman in July 2024 after about two decades in senior roles, including overseas training in finance and management in New Zealand.
BEHIND THE NAME

Next gen steers Vietnam’s US$1 billion sugar empire to go global – starting with three-person Singapore office

Chairwoman Dang Huynh Uc My is determined that sugar alone will not define AgriS’ future

Eastroc’s offering would extend Hong Kong’s listing activity, alongside companies such as Busy Ming, which is due to begin trading on Jan 28.

China’s Eastroc Beverage launches Hong Kong listing, seeking to raise HK$10.14 billion

The proceeds will be used to expand production capacity and upgrade supply chain

Hong Kong’s market is off to a blockbuster start in 2026, with proceeds from new listings in January on course to be the highest ever for the first month of the calendar year.

China drinks maker Eastroc Beverage said to gauge interest for billion-dollar plus Hong Kong listing

The company makes energy and sports beverages, as well as other soft drinks such as teas and juices

A Singapore Beer Industry Association 2024 white paper said the beer industry generates an annual direct economic impact of more than S$1.5 billion.

Corona, Budweiser get new drinking buddy in SGX-listed GS Holdings

AB InBev’s Corona and Budweiser rank first and second in Most Valuable Global Brands report; Singapore beer market hit US$9.3 billion in 2024

Inner Teahouse sources its teas directly from farmers in Fujian's renowned tea-producing regions.
FOOD & DRINK

Artisanal Chinese tea gives matcha a run for its money

New tea houses opening in Singapore cater to a growing demand for experiential pursuits and a slower pace of life

As a producer and director, Stiller has a big hit on his hand currently with the AppleTV+ show 'Severance'.

Ben Stiller plans new healthy soda brand named Stiller’s

Actors including Ryan Reynolds and George Clooney have used their celebrity to promote new consumer brands, including Aviation Gin and Casamigos tequila, to great success

PepsiCo is working to diversify away from its standard soda and snacks by making acquisitions of healthier brands.

PepsiCo to acquire soda brand Poppi for nearly US$2 billion

The soda startup uses prebiotics, fruit juice and apple cider vinegar and its drinks have five grams of sugar or less per serving

Some studies suggest that green tea’s antioxidants can help stave off cardiovascular disease, improve gut health and speed up metabolism.

Why matcha, made from green tea, is the drink of the moment

Is it really a healthy alternative to coffee? Not the way Gen Z orders it