Japanese Ministry approves Beta-Alanine for Food Application

NAI to Immediately Enter Japanese Market with CarnoSyn® Beta-AlanineMinistry of Health, Labor and Welfare of Japan has recently announced the approval of beta-alanine in the Japanese food market. Natural Alternatives International, Inc. ("NAI") (Nasdaq: NAII), a leading formulator, and markete...

Onegevity Health, Kirin and Mitsui collaborate for the development of unique nutritional products

Earlier this year, Onegevity Health launched its first commercial product, Gutbio, to bring AI-based personalized insights and recommendations to help individuals manage and improve gut health. Kirin Holdings Company, Mitsui & Co. and Onegevity Health, a market leader in advanced Artificial...

EISAI pharma launches carbonated beverage, Chocola BB

Sparkling Kiwi & Lemon Flavoured drink contains 75 lemons worth of vitamin c and 50% less caloriesEisai Co., Ltd. launches its new carbonated beverage Chocola BB® Sparkling Kiwi & Lemon Flavor, classified as a Food with Nutrient Function in Japan.  Chocola BB Sparkling Kiwi & ...

Scientists crack the code of regeneration of plant tissues

A group of scientists from TUS has discovered a way to regenerate flowering plant tissues, opening possibilities of mitigating global food shortage problem.Plant regeneration can occur via the formation of a mass of pluripotent cells. The process of acquisition of pluripotency involves silencing of ...

Researchers estimate appropriate protein intake

In a recent study published in eLife, scientists at Okayama show how proteins can hamper an organism’s growthBiochemists 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(...

KitKat Green Tea Matcha- from Japan to Europe

Nestlé will bring the flavor of Japan to Europe this spring with the KitKat Green Tea Matcha.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 consumers outside Jap...

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

New Innovation & Application Center in Kanagawa produces concepts with local appeal to address consumer needsDuPont 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 localized...

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

The traditional Japanese diet contains a lot of vegetables and soup, and the portion sizes are small. The findings might therefore not be applicable to other nations, add the researchers.Leaving a two-hour gap between the last meal of the day and bedtime doesn’t seem to be associated with any disc...

Suntory Okudaisen Bunanomori Water Plant gets AWS certification

AWS is an organization established jointly by NGOs including the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) with corporate partners, in order to promote global water sustainability.Suntory Okudaisen Bunanomori Water Plant has become the first plant in Japan to receive the Alliance fo...

NRGene, Toyota to enhance strawberries production in Japan

Strawberries have one of the most complex genomes ever assembled.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-produced fruits for the Japanese market. The...

Yumaowu, Taiwan to host 3rd "Ehime Fair"

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 Sunday, January 27, 2019Ehime Prefecture of Japan will hold the "3rd Ehime Food Fair" at Yumaowu high-end supermarket branches...

Herbalife Nutrition joins with LA Galaxy to inspire positive nutrition habits

As part of the tour, LA Galaxy players conducted a sports nutrition and fitness training session in every city they visited, alongside Dr. Dana Ryan, Director of Sports Performance and Education at Herbalife Nutrition, to equip Herbalife Nutrition members with the understanding to leverage sports nu...

Eisai signs agreement with Eurofarma for anti-obesity agent

Under this agreement, Eisai will supply Eurofarma with lorcaserin.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 the Caribbean, excluding Brazil, to Eurofarma L...

Lycored unites with Japanese chef for wise eating

Dr Hattori, President of the Hattori Nutrition College in Tokyo, is best known in Japan as a judge on the TV show, Iron Chef.Lycored has joined forces with Japanese “wise eating” campaigner Dr Yukio Hattori to encourage greater focus on wellness in the food industry. Dr Hattori, Preside...

Fuji Oil strengthens position with new entity

Fuji Europe Africa BV will be responsible for creating new businesses based on its portfolio of plant-based solutions, including ingredients for meat analogs and highly functional ingredients. Japan’s Fuji Oil Group has announced the establishment of Fuji Europe Africa BV in the Netherlands as...

Lycopene’s antioxidative powers on show at HI Japan

In a scientific presentation, the global wellness company will highlight the antioxidative properties of lycopene and other carotenoids.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 ...

Sapporo continues association with China

The company is targeting sales of one million cases (20 x 633ml bottles) in 2022.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 beer market and Sapporo drew ...

School meals can improve children’s health

Ajinomoto Vietnam Co. deploys school meal project by means such as the software.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 options for school children...

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