R’s KOSO launches prebiotic drink for gut health

Koso Cleanse is a century-old traditional Japanese Juice Cleanse method that has been shown to help reset the digestive system and restore microbiome healthR’s KOSO, Inc. is excited to announce the launch of R’s KOSO, a century-old traditional Japanese prebiotic drink. R’s KOSO is a vegan-frie...

Morinaga Milk obtains FDA GRAS approval for probiotic BB536

The probiotic strain meets the highest standards of safety and regulatory complianceMorinaga Milk Industry, a leading Japanese dairy product company, has announced its proprietary probiotic Morinaga Bifidobacterium longum BB536 has received FDA GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe)...

NEC, Kagome to improve tomato yields using AI

The new service uses NEC’s AI-enabled agricultural ICT platform, CropScope, to visualize tomato growth. Japan based NEC Corporation has announced the conclusion of a strategic partnership agreement with Kagome Co., Ltd. to launch agricultural management support services utilizing AI for leading to...

Japan finds novel ingredient to fight cancer

Green Leafy Vegetables Contain a Compound Which can Fight Cancer CellsIn a study recently published in Scientific Reports , scientists at Okayama University in Japan describe how an ingredient of cruciferous vegetables prevents the growth of cancer cells. Cruciferous vegetables like brocc...

Otsuka Pharma establishes health beverage subsidiary

With the aim of developing the market for health beverages in MexicoJapan based Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. has announced the establishment of Otsuka Nutraceutical Mexico S.A. de C.V., with the aim of developing the market for health beverages in Mexico. As a comprehensive healthcare company, O...

Takasago invests $25M in new factory in Indonesia

The Takasago Group has opened its first flavours and fragrances factory in IndonesiaTakasago International Corporation, a global leading company, was established in Japan in 1920. Now Takasago has offices, production sites, and research and development centres in 27 countries. Takasago has developed...

BGL announces the sale of Warnock Food Products to Calbee

Warnock offers a diversified product portfolio spanning the salty snack category, with a focus on better-for-you offerings including organic, vegan, gluten-free, non-GMO, kosher, whole grain, and peanut-free snacksBrown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL) is pleased t...

Ajinomoto and Accenture to establish joint venture

The new company will help Ajinomoto leverage digital technologies to enhance and streamline its operationsAjinomoto Co., Inc. and Accenture have agreed to establish a joint venture in Japan to help the food and biotech company accelerate its operational transformation. The new company, Ajinomoto Di...

World Bank raises awareness for food loss in Japan

More than 800 million people around the world are suffering from hungerThe World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, IBRD rated Aaa/AAA) has launched Sustainable Development Bonds totaling $500 million. The Norinchukin Bank, a national-level financial institution for agricul...

Ajinomoto acquires majority equity stake in MTG

To Enhance Its Integrated Food Solutions Business in the North American MarketJapan based Ajinomoto Co., Inc. has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire a 50.1% equity stake in More Than Gourmet Holdings, Inc. (MTG) of the United States for a strategic partnership through Ajinomoto Co.’s...

Blue Diamond Growers applauds announced trade deal with Japan

This agreement recognizes and further solidifies the important partnership between both countriesBlue Diamond Growers, a nonprofit grower-owned cooperative, applauds the trade agreement announced by the United States and Japan. This agreement recognizes and further solidifies the impo...

Nissui Pharma launches bacterial colony-counting service globally

The launch of this application is part of the company’s strategy of active investment in areas of new growthNissui Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo) is pleased to announce that @BactLAB™, an application that uses Amazon Web Service (AWS) Cloud and Artificial Intelligence (AI) te...

Morinaga Milk’s probiotic bifidobacterium longum BB536 receives GRAS approval

Japanese dairy product company’s won probiotic available as infant formula Morinaga Milk Industry Co.Ltd a leading Japanese dairy product company, on 11 June 2019, announced its own probiotic. Morinaga Bifidobacterium longum BB536 has received GRAS confirmation (Generally Recognized...

Teijin Acquires Sales Rights to BARLEYmax in Asia

Exclusive marketing rights for non-genetically modified barley rich in resistant starch, β-glucan and fructan to enter Korea, China, Taiwan, Thailand, Indonesia and Singapore marketsTeijin Limited, on 23 June 2019,  announced that it has reached an agreement with The Healthy Grain Pty. Li...

Japanese organic food company strikes a deal with US meal kit firm

The acquisition represents the first global alliance between two health-centric companies in Asia and the United StatesPurple Carrot, the plant-based meal kit company with operations in the U.S., has announced that it will be acquired by Tokyo-based Oisix ra daichi Inc. (Oisix), Japan’s largest me...

Yokogawa, Sensire collaborate for Cold Chain monitoring

Sensire Ltd. offers a full range of specialized temperature monitoring solutions mainly for the cold chain.Yokogawa Electric Corporation and Finland-based Sensire Ltd. announce that they have reached an agreement for Yokogawa to take a €6 million stake in Sensire and to begin collaborating...

Teijin establishes nutraceutical product firm for productive ageing

NOMON begins sales of its first nutraceutical product immediately and will expand its product lineup going forward.Teijin Limited has announced its establishment of NOMON, Co., Ltd. to sell nutraceutical food and beverages that are scientifically proven to help people maintain their health. &n...

Mitsui & Co. to Invest in Shrimp Producer and Processor Minh Phu

Minh Phu’s extensive range of products, including value-added products, are exported to around 50 countries.Tokyo  based Mitsui & Co., Ltd. has agreed with Minh Phu Seafood Joint Stock Company ("Minh Phu"), the world’s biggest shrimp integrator from farming to processing and sales, to a...

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