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

Otsuka Pharma launches Oronamin C drink in Indonesia

Japan |  News | 25 Jul, 2018

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co. has launched its popular vitamin drink Oronamin C in Indonesia to cash in on growing demand from health-conscious consumers. The 120-ml carbonated energy drink, w...Read more

Biotech Japan to introduce precooked rice in Philippines

Japan |  News | 24 Jul, 2018

A local subsidiary of a Japanese company is introducing precooked, ready-to-eat rice products to the Philippine market using its parent firm’s unique technology. Biotech Japan Corp.,...Read more

Kirin, Mitsui to acquire stake in supplement firm

Japan |  News | 10 Jul, 2018

Beverage group Kirin Holdings Co. and trading house Mitsui & Co. are planning to jointly acquire an 80 percent stake in Thorne Research Inc., a U.S. developer and supplier of high-quali...Read more

New clinical study supports astaxanthin supplementation for skin protection

Japan |  News | 02 Jul, 2018

A new randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial provides stronger evidence for the protective role of algal-derived astaxanthin against skin deterioration caused by u...Read more

AAK opens new innovation centre in Tokyo

Japan |  News | 27 Jun, 2018

Functional ingredients and fats supplier AAK has further expanded its presence in Asia by inaugurating a new customer innovation centre in Tokyo.  According to AAK, the new centre wil...Read more

Otsuka Foods explores India market for signature curry

Japan |  News | 22 Jun, 2018

Japan based Otsuka Foods has established Otsuka Foods India Pvt. Ltd. to sell curry and curry buns in retort packages, pouches made of a flexible laminate, at corporate and factory cafeteri...Read more

Coca-Cola launches clear, zero-calorie beverage in Japan

Japan |  News | 13 Jun, 2018

Coca-Cola has released a clear, zero-calorie beverage in Japan, aptly called Coca-Cola Clear, which went on sale in the country recently. Coca-Cola Japan initially created the concept to a...Read more

Nestle Japan to expand health care platform

Japan |  News | 30 May, 2018

Nestle Japan, a subsidiary of the Switzerland-based food and drinks company, is planning to develop what it hopes will be a growth area of health services for aging societies. Kozo Takaoka...Read more

Asahi introduces transparent coffee in Japan

Japan |  News | 22 May, 2018

Brewery and soft drink company Asahi has released transparent coffee in the beverage market. The drink, officially named Asashi Clear Latte from Delicious Water, contains espresso extract,...Read more