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Bangkok Bank, MIT aid SMEs and farmers
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 03/11/2025
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) is partnering with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), a well-known educational institution, to bring the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital innovation to Thai small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and the agricultural sector.
Cassava exports in Q1 suffer 16.4% decline
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/05/2024
» Thai exports of cassava and cassava products decreased by 16.4% year-on-year in the first quarter, as cassava chip output declined.
Ichitan to beef up carbonated soft drink business in H2
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 24/08/2022
» Ichitan Group Plc, the producer and marketer of Ichitan ready-to-drink green tea, looks set to beef up its carbonated soft drink business in the second half of the year.
Unilever steps up local spending, launches
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 15/12/2020
» Despite myriad negative factors, Unilever Thai Trading, one of the country's leading consumer product companies, is committed to continuing investment in Thailand.
Vitamin waters see success as drinks flounder
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 07/12/2020
» Vitamin waters are giving rise to a new multi-billion-baht beverage market, becoming a champion product during the pandemic while other beverages, including juice, bottled water, milk, sports drink and ready-to-drink green tea, still suffer from tepid demand.
Chocolate Makers Are Having a Hard Time Cutting Down on Sugar
Business, Saabira Chaudhuri, Published on 24/11/2020
» A longstanding push to slash sugar in chocolate has stalled, leaving confectionery makers in a sticky situation amid the threat of regulation that could hit sales.
Simple Foods banking on new factory
Business, William Hicks, Published on 30/11/2019
» From a small home operation to an exporter to 30 countries, Simple Foods has helped popularise almond milk in Thailand and plans to boost production next year with the opening of a new production facility.
Feeding fussy millennials
Business, Helen Masters, Published on 02/08/2019
» Millennial consumers already hold a strong influence in the food and beverage industry, as their passion for environmentally sustainable and healthier food options has led to more detailed product information and clearer labels. But that's only the beginning. A high-stakes era of disruptive innovation will further reshape the industry, the US Food Market Outlook 2019 predicts.
Thai consumers hanker for healthier food
Business, Published on 28/06/2019
» Almost all consumers in Thailand (99%) are interested in improving their diets and a majority (82%) have no problem with products being reformulated, provided that taste is not compromised, according to a new report by Food Industry Asia (FIA) and the research firm IGD.
Fitto noshes on massive snack market
Business, William Hicks, Published on 21/05/2019
» After two years of product testing and tinkering, the small independent snack brand Fitto is finally starting to hit its stride, with 4 million baht in sales per month and distribution in convenience stores nationwide.