Southeast Asia’s Coffee Buzz Brews Growth Potential for Suntory, Nestle

(Nikkei Asia) — Some of the world’s biggest beverage groups smell fresh growth opportunities in Southeast Asia, where health-conscious consumers are passing over customary sweet teas for low- or no-sugar coffees.

Japan’s Suntory Beverage & Food introduced its Boss coffee brand — known in Japan for commercials starring American actor Tommy Lee Jones — to Thailand this month, offering three flavors, including black.