Scientists crack the code of regeneration of plant tissues

Japan |  News | 17 Apr, 2019

Plant regeneration can occur via the formation of a mass of pluripotent cells. The process of acquisition of pluripotency involves silencing of genes to remove original tissue memory and pr...Read more

Researchers estimate appropriate protein intake

Japan |  News | 25 Mar, 2019

Biochemists have shown that very high protein levels can be harmful to cells in the human body. However, exactly which proteins fall under this category remains a mystery. Mr.Yuichi Eguchi(...Read more

KitKat Green Tea Matcha- from Japan to Europe

Japan |  News | 22 Feb, 2019

The four-finger treat will be available in retailers across Europe starting in late February. This follows requests from chocolate lovers to make innovative KitKat flavors available to cons...Read more

DuPont Nutrition & Health Showcases Japan-Inspired Bakery Products at MOBAC 2019

Japan |  News | 14 Feb, 2019

DuPont will be showcasing its broad product portfolio and innovative bakery enzymes at the MOBAC SHOW 2019. In this biennial tradeshow, DuPont will address the increasing demand for localiz...Read more

Practice of leaving 2-hour gap between dinner and sleep does not affect blood glucose, says a research

Japan |  News | 23 Jan, 2019

Leaving a two-hour gap between the last meal of the day and bedtime doesn't seem to be associated with any discernible difference in blood glucose levels among healthy adults over the long ...Read more

Suntory Okudaisen Bunanomori Water Plant gets AWS certification

Japan |  News | 15 Jan, 2019

Suntory Okudaisen Bunanomori Water Plant has become the first plant in Japan to receive the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) certification with regard to its sustainable use of water in...Read more

NRGene, Toyota to enhance strawberries production in Japan

Japan |  News | 13 Jan, 2019

NRGene, a worldwide leader in genomic analysis, and Toyota have announced the decoding of a leading commercial strawberry genome, a key milestone in the development of high-quality, locally...Read more

Yumaowu, Taiwan to host 3rd "Ehime Fair"

Japan |  News | 08 Jan, 2019

Ehime Prefecture of Japan will hold the "3rd Ehime Food Fair" at Yumaowu high-end supermarket branches located in Changhua city and Taichung from Friday, January 25, to Sunda...Read more

Herbalife Nutrition joins with LA Galaxy to inspire positive nutrition habits

Japan |  News | 18 Dec, 2018

Herbalife Nutrition, a premier global nutrition company whose purpose is to make the world healthier and happier, has joined forces with America's Major League Soccer (MLS) team, LA Galaxy,...Read more

Eisai signs agreement with Eurofarma for anti-obesity agent

Japan |  News | 16 Oct, 2018

Eisai Co., Ltd. has entered into an agreement to grant exclusive development and marketing rights for its anti-obesity agent lorcaserin hydrochloride in 17 countries in Latin America and th...Read more

Lycored unites with Japanese chef for wise eating

Japan |  News | 10 Oct, 2018

Lycored has joined forces with Japanese “wise eating” campaigner Dr Yukio Hattori to encourage greater focus on wellness in the food industry. Dr Hattori, President of the Hatt...Read more

Fuji Oil strengthens position with new entity

Japan |  News | 03 Oct, 2018

Japan’s Fuji Oil Group has announced the establishment of Fuji Europe Africa BV in the Netherlands as part of its mission to create the future of delicious and healthy foods. Fuji Eur...Read more

Lycopene's antioxidative powers on show at HI Japan

Japan |  News | 03 Oct, 2018

Lycored will showcase the oxidative stress-busting powers of lycopene at Health Ingredients Japan (3-5 October in Tokyo). In a scientific presentation, the global wellness company will hig...Read more

Sapporo continues association with China

Japan |  News | 21 Sep, 2018

Japanese brewer Sapporo will resume its exports to China through a distribution partnership with AB InBev, as it aims to target the premium beer segment. China is the world’s largest...Read more

School meals can improve children’s health

Japan |  News | 18 Sep, 2018

Singapore - It is now widely known that school meals can promote health among school-age children. In Western countries, people are fully aware of the importance of healthy food&n...Read more

Japan pitches JPY 600 M for food assistance in Gaza

Japan |  News | 07 Sep, 2018

The Japanese Ambassador for Palestinian Affairs and Representative of Japan to Palestine, Takeshi Okubo, and UNRWA (United Nations Relief and Works Agency) Commissioner-General, Pierre Kr&a...Read more

AB InBev pushes into Japan market

Japan |  News | 01 Aug, 2018

Anheuser-Busch InBev, the world's largest beer maker, is making a big push into the Japanese market, taking Budweiser sales into its own hands from 2019. AB InBev will cancel its licensing...Read more

DuPont N&H to open innovation centre in Japan

Japan |  News | 27 Jul, 2018

DuPont Nutrition & Health will open a new innovation site in Japan later this summer to serve customers primarily in the bakery, beverage and dairy industries. Located in the Kanagawa ...Read more