As part of its strategic roadmap to 2035, the company plans to establish a consumer-driven value cycle and integrate sustainability into its business model Japanese seafood company Maruha Nichiro has revealed plans to rebrand as Umios Corp., effective March 1, 2026, pending shareholder approval at its general meeting on June[Read More…]
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Global beverage experts explore Japan’s sake, honkaku shochu, and awamori culture
This exclusive program offers first-hand experience of Japan’s traditional brewing and distilling techniques The Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association (JSS) is hosting a special tour inviting top professionals from the global wine and bar industries to explore the depth and heritage of Japan’s sake, honkaku shochu, and awamori culture.[Read More…]
ADM and Asahi Group sign distribution agreement for postbiotic designed to support stress
Backed by eight human clinical trials and capable of targeting stress, mood, and sleep support, the introduction of the postbiotic to ADM’s portfolio comes as products targeting mood/relaxation support ADM, a global leader in innovative solutions from nature, announced its agreement with Asahi Group Foods Corporation, a leading food company headquartered in[Read More…]
Japanese consumers support cultured eel: Forsea poll
Consumers expect cultured eel options will create a new secure, sustainable and affordable supply channel for eels A recent survey conducted by cultured seafood innovator Forsea, Ltd. reveals an openness among Japanese consumers toward eel alternatives, including cultured versions. Consumers expect cultured eel options will create a new secure, sustainable and[Read More…]
Japan’s BASE FOOD expands into US with debut of nutritious BASE cookies
BASE Cookies are nutrient-rich, combining over ten natural ingredients like whole wheat, soy, kelp and rice bran BASE FOOD, the pioneering Japanese food-tech company, announced that it is expanding into the United States with the debut of its innovative, nutrient-dense BASE Cookies. Starting on February 26th, BASE Cookies will be available on Amazon.com, Walmart.com,[Read More…]
Japanese Hamada Syuzou launches CHILL GREEN bitter & tropical drink
The brand-new “bitter & tropical” version is the second offering in the series Hamada Syuzou Co., Ltd. based in Ichikikushikino City, Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, released an innovative product in its botanical “shochu” (distilled spirits) series, CHILL GREEN bitter & tropical drink. Japan’s declining overall alcoholic beverage industry, including “honkaku” (authentic) shochu, has[Read More…]
Suntory invests 6.5 Bn Yen in Osaka plant to strengthen gin category in Japan
The 5.5 billion yen capital investment from 2024 to 2025 will increase production capacity and enhance quality craftsmanship for its spirits and liqueurs Suntory Spirits, a company that manages Suntory Group’s alcoholic beverage business in Japan, announced a total investment of 6.5 billion yen in the Suntory Osaka Plant, the[Read More…]
Eisai to provide guidance on reducing risk of cognitive decline and nutrition
These documents are being provided to food-related companies, including those offering home delivery meal/meal kit services National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology and Eisai Co., Ltd. announced that Eisai has created the “Guidance on Reducing the Risk of Cognitive Decline and Nutrition” and the “Handbook for Developing Home Delivery Meals/Meal[Read More…]
Hitachi launches food quality visualisation solution
The solution simplifies the tracking of temperature-sensitive products without requiring power or retrieval, improving product value and reducing waste Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems Co., Ltd. (HIES) is now offering paid samples of its innovative food quality visualisation solution that utilises time-temperature sensing ink. This special ink changes colour based on[Read More…]
Calbee America launches R&D Innovation Center in Madera, CA
New facility to support growing Asian-inspired snack business and flagship harvest snaps brand Calbee America, a snack pioneer for over 70 years, is strengthening its domestic innovation capabilities with the introduction of a new R&D Innovation Center in Madera, CA, located at 20237 Masa Street. Planned to help the company grow[Read More…]
