Transforming Thai Sriracha Sauce into a Premium Global Brand Exported to More Than 80 Countries, Generating Over THB 2 Billion in Revenue
BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 June 2026 – Exotic Food Public Company Limited (XO), a leading Thai producer and exporter of premium Thai sauces and condiments under the brands Exotic Food and Flying Goose, is reinforcing the strength of Thailand’s “Global Thai Brand” potential after successfully bringing Thai food products into leading supermarkets and modern trade retailers across more than 80 countries worldwide. In 2025, the company generated over THB 2 billion in revenue through a strategy focused on elevating Thai products from commodities into premium global brands with strong value creation and international brand recognition.
Ms. Vasana Jantarach and Mr. Jittiporn Jantarach, the executives behind Exotic Food’s journey from a Thai food producer to a global brand sold in more than 80 countries.
The company’s journey began with a clear vision: recognizing the global opportunity for Thai cuisine at a time when the international Asian condiments market remained relatively untapped, while consumers around the world were becoming increasingly open to new culinary cultures. From the outset, Exotic Food chose to focus on international markets by developing Thai food products that meet global standards and are suitable for placement in premium supermarkets worldwide, while building distinctive brands capable of standing out and being remembered internationally.
Today, the global sauces and condiments market continues to experience strong growth, driven by rising consumer interest in home cooking, the growing popularity of Asian cuisine, and increasing demand for bold and spicy flavours. Sriracha sauce, in particular, has become one of the fastest-growing categories within the global condiments sector, fuelled by the worldwide rise of Asian food culture and its versatility across international menus.
According to IMARC Group, the global hot sauce market is expected to reach approximately US$5.7 billion in 2025. Meanwhile, Statista estimates the global sauces and condiments market to be worth around US$280.35 billion, with an average annual growth rate of 6.14%. Fortune Business Insights projects the market will expand from US$259 billion in 2024 to more than US$380 billion by 2032, reflecting continued momentum driven by consumers’ growing appetite for diverse international flavours.
For Exotic Food, “Brand Value” remains at the core of long-term business growth and serves as a critical differentiator beyond price competition. The company strategically positions Thai products as premium offerings through modern and eye-catching packaging designed to stand out on supermarket shelves globally, while preserving authentic Thai flavours and adapting products to suit international consumer preferences.
Under the Flying Goose brand, the company offers more than 50 Sriracha sauce flavours, while the Exotic Food brand features over 700 SKUs of Thai condiments and ready-to-cook products. Beyond product development, Exotic Food places significant emphasis on long-term brand building through marketing campaigns and collaborations with renowned chefs, local restaurants, and international lifestyle brands, including Anya Hindmarch® and Percival. These collaborations create new consumer experiences and allow the brand to connect more closely with local food cultures and lifestyles in each market.
Another key pillar of the company’s strategy is its exclusive distributor model, appointing only one distributor per country to foster long-term partnerships and improve market efficiency. Today, Exotic Food products are available at more than 30,000 points of sale worldwide.
Ms. Vasana Jantarach, Chief Executive Officer of Exotic Food Public Company Limited, said the company chose to focus on international expansion from the early stages of the business because it recognized a “Blue Ocean” opportunity capable of creating significant added value for Thai products through the right brand positioning strategy.
“We never wanted to be merely a manufacturer of Thai food products. Our goal has always been to build Thai brands that consumers around the world trust and remember. Our success demonstrates that Thai SMEs are fully capable of creating world-class brands when supported by strong quality, international standards, and powerful brand value,” said Ms. Vasana.
Ms. Vasana added that both Flying Goose and Exotic Food currently have their strongest market presence in Europe, where demand continues to grow steadily. The company has also begun expanding into new markets across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas, reflecting the rising global popularity of Thai cuisine and the significant growth potential of Thai flavours in international markets.
At the same time, the company continues to invest in international quality standards, automation systems, research and development, as well as proactive cost and risk management to strengthen its long-term competitiveness. Exotic Food is also focused on developing new products and innovations aligned with health and sustainability trends, which are increasingly becoming key drivers for modern food brands.
Looking ahead, Exotic Food is preparing to showcase more than 700 SKUs at THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2026, one of Asia’s largest food and beverage trade exhibitions. The event serves as an important platform for expanding international business opportunities and connecting with buyers, importers, supermarket chains, and business partners from around the world — further reinforcing the global rise of Thai food brands under the concept of a “Premium Global Thai Brand.”
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Multi-year partnership brings trusted, science-led wellness solutions to Guardian and Mannings customers across the region.
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 June 2026 – DFI Retail Group (DFI) and leading UK health and wellness retailer Holland & Barrett (H&B) today announced a strategic, multi-year partnership to expand access to trusted, preventive health and wellness solutions across Asia.
Andrew Wong, CEO, Health & Beauty, DFI Retail Group, and Gordon Farquhar, International Managing Director, Holland & Barrett, at the partnership signing ceremony.
The partnership combines Holland & Barrett’s 155-year heritage in wellness and science-led product innovation with DFI’s regional retail scale and deep customer insights, delivered through its health and beauty brands Guardian and Mannings.
The launch comes as Asian consumers increasingly seek preventive, personalised and evidence-based approaches to wellbeing. Together, DFI and H&B aim to redefine accessible and trusted wellness retail in the region by integrating high-quality products with expert guidance through trusted channels.
Gordon Farquhar, International Managing Director, Holland & Barrett, said: “For more than 155 years, Holland & Barrett has helped customers take a more proactive approach to their health and wellbeing through trusted products, science-led innovation and expert guidance. As demand for wellness continues to grow across Asia, we are delighted to partner with DFI to bring our heritage and trusted wellness solutions to millions more consumers across the region. By combining Holland & Barrett’s wellness expertise with DFI’s strong retail presence and local market insight, we have an exciting opportunity to make trusted, science-led wellness solutions more accessible and relevant to everyday life across Asia.”
A regional partnership with cross-border ambition
Under this exclusive agreement, DFI will serve as H&B’s distribution partner across several markets in Asia, starting with Singapore and Hong Kong, with rights for distribution across the wider region over the coming years.
This collaboration marks a significant milestone in H&B’s international expansion strategy and reinforces DFI’s long-term ambition to become Asia’s Trusted Advisor for Wellness by delivering more holistic and personalised wellness solutions to customers across the region.
Andrew Wong, Chief Executive Officer, Health & Beauty, DFI Retail Group, said: “This partnership is a pivotal step in our journey to deepen our position as the Trusted Advisor for Wellness across Asia. As our customers increasingly seek holistic and personalised wellness solutions, Holland & Barrett’s heritage expertise and science-led capabilities perfectly complement our mission to deliver the right expertise and experience in our stores. We are excited to empower our customers throughout their wellness journeys.”
Elevating customer experience
Customers can expect a curated range of science-led wellness products, including H&B’s vitamins and supplements and nutritional solutions focused on areas such as immunity, gut health, sleep, beauty-from-within, and healthy ageing.
The products will be available in-store and online, alongside personalised health guidance supported by professional in-store advice, and technology-enabled wellness services, including AI-powered skin and scalp assessments provided by Guardian and Mannings.
This partnership also reflects DFI’s continued commitment to creating more connected and personalised retail wellness experiences, with technology-enabled services expected to expand across approximately 25 per cent of Mannings and Guardian stores in Asia.
Lucy Hughes, Deputy High Commissioner to Singapore, said: “This partnership between Holland & Barrett and DFI Retail Group is a compelling example of what is possible when trusted institutions from the UK and Singapore come together. Singapore is one of the UK’s closest and most valued partners in Asia, and collaborations like this – bringing together British brand heritage with DFI’s outstanding regional expertise – reflect the genuine depth of that relationship. I warmly congratulate both organisations on this milestone.”
Rhiannon Harries, Deputy Trade Commissioner for Asia Pacific (Southeast Asia), said, “Holland & Barrett’s new partnership with DFI Group marks a growing ambition from UK businesses to export to and grow in Southeast Asia. Our trade relationship with the region is worth over £62 billion – an increase of over 17 per cent from the previous year – highlighting the strong momentum and opportunities available. I look forward to seeing even more UK companies thrive in Singapore and across the wider region.”
Now live in Singapore
The partnership officially launched in Singapore this month, with H&B products available through selected Guardian Singapore stores and the Guardian Singapore app.
Additional market launches across Asia will be rolled out in phases over the coming years.
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DFI Retail Group
DFI Retail Group is a leading Asian retailer driven by its purpose to ‘Sustainably Serve Asia for Generations with Everyday Moments’. As at 31 December 2025, the Group and its associates operated 7,580 outlets and employed more than 79,000 people across 12 markets.
The Group is committed to delivering quality, value and service to consumers across the region through trusted brands, strong local market positions, and a broad retail ecosystem supported by extensive store networks, digital capabilities and efficient supply chains.
DFI Retail Group and its associates operate a portfolio of well-known brands across five key divisions: health and beauty, convenience, food, home furnishings and restaurants.
Holland & Barrett
Holland & Barrett is a leading international health and wellness retailer, focused on making health and wellness a way of life through accessible, science-led solutions. Established in 1870, the business has been trusted for over 155 years and today operates more than 1,000 stores across 22 countries, alongside a rapidly growing digital platform serving millions of customers. As the health landscape shifts towards prevention – and with increasing consumer exposure to conflicting health information – Holland & Barrett is evolving into a holistic health and wellness partner, helping customers proactively manage their wellbeing through evidence-based products, personalised advice and integrated digital tools. The company offers a broad range of vitamins, supplements, specialist foods, sports nutrition and natural beauty products, supported by significant investment in own-brand innovation, diagnostics and technology-enabled wellness services. Holland & Barrett’s colleagues are trained through its ‘Qualified to Advise’ programme, enabling them to deliver trusted, personalised guidance both in store and online. With three consecutive years of double-digit growth and continued investment across technology, supply chain and stores, Holland & Barrett is building a scalable, omnichannel model designed to deliver better long-term health outcomes and sustainable business growth.
BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 June 2026 – Thailand Privilege Card Co., Ltd. (TPC), world’s premier residency program and privileged services providers for exclusive individuals under the supervision of the Tourism Authority of Thailand, reinforces Thailand’s position as a “World-Class Safest Destination for Long-Term Living.” Integrated with advanced medical care and nature-based wellness, Thailand responds a longevity demand of global citizens seeking long-term stability, safety, and exceptional quality of life.
In light of a series of interrelated conflicts and heightened instability in Middle East, demands for relocation and migration increase. Global citizens especially for Middle East residents are looking for a peace-of-mind second home where safety, longevity, and extraordinary living meet.
Ranked among top three safest countries in Southeast Asia by Numbeo’s Safety Index 2026, Thailand is recognized as a “World-Class Safest Destination for Long-Term Living.” Given its multipolarity geopolitics, multi cultural society, and low risk of natural disasters, Thailand becomes a top destination for relocation and migration.
In response to a global longevity trend, Thailand is ranked #7 among the world’s top 25 wellness countries with the market expansion from USD 38.8 billion in 2023 to USD 42.7 billion in 2024 [source: Global Wellness Institute]. Riding with the trend, Thailand’s Wellness Tourism value is forecasted at over USD 1.3 billion by 2028 [source: Datalab].
“Safety is a key consideration for global residents looking for long-term residency. Those seek security and stability where they can build a lifelong Live & Retreat. Thailand provides a safety environment where socio-political and natural stability is settled in a ground. Apart from safety, Thailand fulfills a complete journey towards last well-being. This includes cutting-edge medical and healthcare systems, traditional healing and wellness to longevity services-focused.” said Mr. Manatase Annawat, President of Thailand Privilege Card Co., Ltd.
Thailand Privilege Card isthe only residency program in the world that offers not only long-term visa but also a comprehensive suite of lifestyle privileges.
Thailand Privilege Card offers Long-Term Visa from 5-20++ years; signature VIP Airport Services from the meet & assist, electric cart and VIP Lounge to fast-track immigration; Government Concierge Support; and multilingual Member Contact Center.
Going beyond living expectations, an accompanying comprehensive suite of Lifestyle Privileges spanning every dimension – from Stay, Travel, Leisure to Health & Well-Being, and Wealth – built through over 1,500 affiliations in the world and 400 alliances in Thailand – fully ensures TPC members seamless living experiences.
From a trust and credibility perspective, Thailand Privilege Card has received multiple internationally recognized awards and accolades, reaffirming its commitment to excellence and premium member experiences.
In addition, Thailand Privilege Card continuously curates exclusive events and networking opportunities to further enrich its member experiences.
As global demand for secure long-term residency continues to rise, Thailand Privilege Card thrives to set a new standard for extraordinary living experiences at an ultimately desired second home strengthening Thailand’s proposition as a prominent “World-Class Safe Haven for Long-Term Living.”
Strategic alliance to drive headline concerts, sports events and premium travel experiences for international audiences, accelerating Macau’s push to become a global “City of Performing Arts.”
MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 June 2026 – Galaxy Macau, the world-class luxury integrated resort, has entered into a landmark three-year strategic partnership with Trip.com Group, the global leading one-stop travel services platform, spanning 2026 to 2029. Anchored in the fast-growing convergence of live entertainment, sports and premium travel, the alliance signals an ambitious push to reshape Asia’s high-value tourism and events landscape.
Galaxy Macau and Trip.com Group formulate a three-year strategic partnership that focuses on scaling live events and unlocking value through integrated membership ecosystems. Pictured at the Galaxy Auditorium (trom right) Mr Jeffrey Jiang, Executive Vice President of Entertainment Services of Galaxy Entertainment Group, and Ms Echo He, Vice President of Trip.com Group, marking the collaboration.
At the core of the collaboration lies a shared commitment to scale world-class live experiences, leveraging Trip.com Group’s expansive global membership ecosystem alongside Galaxy Macau’s proven expertise in venue operations and large-scale event execution. This includes the flagship Galaxy Arena, a premier destination for international concerts, sporting spectacles and marquee entertainment programming.
Celebrating 15th Anniversary in 2026, Galaxy Macau cements its position as Asia’s market-leading leisure and entertainment hub.
Through this partnership, both parties will deepen integration across event curation, execution and distribution, while unlocking new layers of value through cross-platform membership privileges. The result is designed to deliver a more seamless, diversified and elevated experience for audiences — from ticket access and travel planning to on-ground entertainment delivery.
The agreement marks a pivotal step forward in advancing the integration of culture and tourism, a priority theme shaping the next phase of regional tourismdevelopment. By combining digital reach with physical destination excellence, Galaxy Macau and Trip.com Group are positioned to explore a broader spectrum of co-branded initiatives, immersive event formats and destination-led campaigns that extend beyond conventional travel offerings.
As the collaboration evolves, Galaxy Macau and Trip.com Group will jointly shape emerging trends at the intersection of luxury tourism and cultural entertainment, injecting fresh momentum into Macau’s ambition to strengthen its standing as a world centre of tourism and leisure.
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ABOUT GALAXY MACAU INTEGRATED RESORT
Galaxy Macau, world-class luxury integrated resort, delivers the “Most Spectacular Entertainment and Leisure Destination in the World”. Developed at an investment of HK$43 billion, the property covers 1.1 million-square-meter of unique entertainment and leisure attractions that are unlike anything else in Macau. Nine award-winning world-class luxury hotels provide close to 5,000 rooms, suites and villas. They include Banyan Tree Macau, Galaxy Hotel™, Hotel Okura Macau, JW Marriott Hotel Macau, The Ritz-Carlton, Macau, Broadway Hotel, Raffles at Galaxy Macau, Andaz Macau, and Capella at Galaxy Macau. Unique to Galaxy Macau, the 75,000-square-meter Grand Resort Deck features the world’s longest Skytop Adventure Rapids at 575 metres, the largest Skytop Wave Pool with waves up to 1.5-metre high and 150-metre pristine white sand beach. Two five-star spas from Banyan Tree Spa Macau and The Ritz- Carlton Spa, Macau help guests relax and rejuvenate.
As the dining destination in Asia, Galaxy Macau offers a wide variety of gastronomic delights, exquisite experiences and ingredients of the finest quality with over 120 dining options from Michelin dining to authentic delicacies; Galaxy Promenade is the hottest shopping destination featuring the latest in fashion and curated experiences in Macau. Spanning over 100,000-square-meter, luxury flagship stores, lifestyle boutiques and our selection of labels are among the more than 200 world-renowned brands for a world-class shopping journey; Galaxy Cinemas, immersive thrills and luxurious comfort go hand in hand at Galaxy Cinemas. All 10 theatres are equipped with the latest audio-visual technology; CHINA ROUGE, one-of-a-kind deluxe lounge that evokes the glitz and glamor of Shanghai’s golden era with entertainment in luxury and style; and Foot Hub presents the traditional art of reflexology to make you feel more relaxed and revitalized. For Authentic Macau Flavours & Vibrant Asian Experiences, Broadway Macau – just a 90-second walk via a bridge from Galaxy Macau, has over 35 Authentic Macau & Asian Flavours at its Broadway Food Street. The 2,500-seat Broadway Theatre plays host to world-class entertainers and a diverse array of cultural events. Meeting, incentive and banquet groups are also well looked after with a portfolio of unique venues in Galaxy Macau and a professional service staff.
Galaxy International Convention Center (GICC) is the latest addition to the Group’s ever-expanding integrated resort precinct and will usher in a new era for the MICE industry in Macau. GICC is a world- class event venue featuring 40,000-square-meter of total flexible MICE, and a 16,000-seat Galaxy Arena – the largest indoor arena in Macau.
One platform to find, hire, onboard, manage and orchestrate AI agents across every major LLM provider, governed by one Passport, one audit trail and one contract, and built to become the neutral marketplace where agents transact across sectors.
GEORGE TOWN, CAYMAN ISLANDS – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 June 2026 – agnt8x, the AI agent recruitment and workforce management platform built by EightX Labs Ltd, today opened to public access at agnt8x.ai. It lets enterprises find, hire, onboard, manage and orchestrate AI agents the way they manage human teams, across all major LLM providers, under one Passport, one audit trail and one contract.
Every major AI lab has launched agents in the past twelve months. The result is fragmentation reaching every enterprise: agents from three or four providers running with no coherent recruitment, onboarding, audit or management path across them. There is no Workday for AI agents. agnt8x is the neutral layer above the providers.
The platform is built on five pillars. FIND is an ontological job board matching agents to roles. FORGE is a private enterprise catalogue for onboarding a company’s own agents. STUDIO is a nine-step onboarding flow. MANAGE is the workforce control plane: real-time profit and loss per agent, alignment monitoring, full audit trail, and unified billing across every provider, memory layer and per-task call. CONDUCTOR orchestrates multi-agent teams across providers on one canvas, a capability no other platform has built.
agnt8x is a two-sided marketplace. Alongside the enterprise platform, an independent global builder marketplace lets developers anywhere publish and monetise the agents and apps they create, matched to the companies that need them and earning recurring monthly revenue for as long as they run. Builder supply is live in production today.
agnt8x ships in three modes, the same agents across all three: SaaS for start-ups through mid-market; Tenant Workspace, a single-tenant deployment for larger enterprises; and EMBASSY, the full platform inside the customer’s own VPC with zero agnt8x access to runtime data, for systemically important institutions and government. Pooled platform compute from agnt8x, or Bring-Your-Own-Key, is available at every tier.
agnt8x today also published the EightX Agent Manifest (EAM) v0.1 under the Apache 2.0 open-source licence: an open specification for portable agent definition, so an agent compiles to every major runtime and is never locked to a single provider.
Open by design extends beyond the agent. agnt8x is engaging with the leading bodies defining how agents prove who they are and pay one another, and intends to align the Passport with the emerging open standards for agentic identity and settlement, with more to say in the coming weeks.
“Every company will have an AI workforce, and right now there is no system to run it,” said John Shipman, Founder and CEO of EightX Labs. “agnt8x is the recruitment and management layer above the AI providers, built to grow the business, run operations, and govern the workforce with real accountability. And once agents can be trusted to act, the next step is letting them transact, across sectors, on open standards and rails no single company controls. Your next hire isn’t human, and it should be recruited, onboarded, paid and managed with the same discipline as any other member of your team.”
EightX Labs is chaired by David Puth, former Chief Executive of Centre Consortium and of CLS Bank. The company was founded by John Shipman, Chief Executive Officer, PwC’s first global Digital Assets Leader and former Chief Technology Officer and Chief Operating Officer of a leading Australian wealth manager. Co-founder Michael Harte is a former Group CIO and COO at three global banks. agnt8x is live now at agnt8x.ai.
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About EightX Labs
EightX Labs Ltd builds agnt8x, the operating system for the agent economy. The company is incorporated in the Cayman Islands, with a US subsidiary, EightX US LLC, in Delaware. Counsel: Cooley LLP (US) and Carey Olsen (Cayman).
EightX Labs 創辦人兼行政總裁 John Shipman 表示：「每家公司都將擁有一支 AI 勞動力，而目前尚未有一套系統可用來管理這支勞動力。」他續指：「agnt8x 是位於 AI 供應商之上的招聘及管理層，旨在協助企業拓展業務、推動營運，並以真正可問責的方式治理這支勞動力。一旦智能體值得信任並能夠行動，下一步就是讓它們在不由任何單一公司控制的開放標準及交易基礎設施之上，跨行業進行交易。你的下一名新聘員工並非人類，也應以與團隊其他成員同等嚴謹的標準來招聘、入職、支付報酬及管理。」
EightX Labs 由 David Puth 擔任主席；他曾任 Centre Consortium 及 CLS Bank 行政總裁。公司由創辦人兼行政總裁 John Shipman 創立；他曾任 PwC 首位全球數碼資產主管（Digital Assets Leader），亦曾在一家領先的澳洲財富管理公司擔任首席技術官及首席營運官。聯合創辦人 Michael Harte 曾於三家全球性銀行擔任集團資訊總監（Group CIO）及首席營運官（COO）。agnt8x 現已於 agnt8x.ai 上線。
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