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P remium drinks specialist Duty Free Global Ltd has announced a partnership with Cobblestone Brands. The collaboration marks an important step in strengthening Cobblestone Brands’ presence and resources within the global travel retail channel, supporting the continued growth of its portfolio across airports and duty free environments. Through the partnership, Duty Free Global will leverage its established travel retail expertise, distribution network, and market insight to accelerate brand performance and visibility for Cobblestone Brands internationally. The collaboration reflects a shared commitment to building distinctive brands through tailored strategies designed specifically for the travelling consumer. This partnership further reinforces Duty Free Global’s strategic focus on travel retail and Cobblestone Brands’ ambition to expand its footprint in high-growth, international retail markets. Basement 2 / 2-Y1 L oacker will underline its continued commitment to the global travel retail channel at TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference, with a focused showcase centred around gifting and travel-friendly formats. Developed specifically for the GTR channel, a highlight is the new Around the World Travel Bag, which combines an eye-catching design with practical, easy- to-carry packaging. This new product has been created in response to strong demand for premium, relevant gifting solutions and souvenirs. It features a built-in handle that negates the need for additional packaging or bags, alongside vibrant illustrations of iconic global landmarks. The 245.8g pack contains a generous assortment of Loacker’s miniature specialities, catering to a wide range of different taste preferences. The line-up features: Duty Free Gl oba l partners wi th Cobb l es tone Brands Loacker steps up g i f t ing focus wi th new Around the World Trave l Bag • Minis 10g Napolitaner (5) • Minis 10g Vanilla (5) • Minis 10g Cremkakao (5) • Tortina Mini 9g Original (3) • Patisserie 8.3g Coconut (6) • Chocolaterie 9.5g Dark Chocolate (2) This variety-led approach has been carefully curated to appeal to a broad spectrum of travellers, including families and shoppers seeking premium self-treats, sharing or gifting purchases. “I’m very excited to present the new Around the World Travel Bag to our partners in Asia Pacific,” says Juan Miguel Cabrera, Head of Travel Retail and Duty Free, Loacker. “This product is a perfect example of how we are leveraging our product expertise to develop GTR-exclusive concepts that respond directly to the needs of travelling consumers.” Basement 2 / 2-R19 Prev i ew May 2026 22 T F W A D A I L Y