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Surging exports of products like scallops, green tea, and sake reflect the global expansion of Japanese culinary culture and brand value. [1]

Eat & DrinkIndia's whiskies soar up the charts Unique local brands are attracting growing international recognition Indian whiskies are winning global acclaim and challenging the dominance of traditional producers like Scotland and the U.S. [2]

MUMBAI (NewsRise) -- Hindustan Unilever, India's biggest consumer goods maker, Tuesday reported a better-than-expected 9.3% increase in first-quarter profit, helped by cost controls and a surge in sales. [3]

MUMBAI (NewsRise) -- United Breweries, India's largest beer maker, said third-quarter profit surged 81%, helped by increased sales in southern India and lower distribution and marketing costs. [4]

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[1] TH thediplomat.com · 100% match

Japan’s Farm and Food Exports Hit New High As Trade Patterns Shift

Surging exports of products like scallops, green tea, and sake reflect the global expansion of Japanese culinary culture and brand value.

[2] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2024-12-22 · 39% match

India's whiskies soar up the charts

Eat & DrinkIndia's whiskies soar up the charts Unique local brands are attracting growing international recognition Indian whiskies are winning global acclaim and challenging the dominance of traditional producers like Scotland and the U.S.

[3] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2017-07-18 · 35% match

Hindustan Unilever profit beats expectations on cost cuts, higher sales

MUMBAI (NewsRise) -- Hindustan Unilever, India's biggest consumer goods maker, Tuesday reported a better-than-expected 9.3% increase in first-quarter profit, helped by cost controls and a surge in sales.

[4] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2016-02-02 · 35% match

Profit jumps 81% on higher sales, lower distribution costs

MUMBAI (NewsRise) -- United Breweries, India's largest beer maker, said third-quarter profit surged 81%, helped by increased sales in southern India and lower distribution and marketing costs.

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