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Teijin establishes nutraceutical product firm for productive ageing
Japan | News | 20 May, 2019
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. ...Read more
Mitsui & Co. to Invest in Shrimp Producer and Processor Minh Phu
Japan | News | 16 May, 2019
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 ac...Read more
Japanese Ministry approves Beta-Alanine for Food Application
Japan | News | 25 Apr, 2019
Ministry 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...Read more
Onegevity Health, Kirin and Mitsui collaborate for the development of unique nutritional products
Japan | News | 22 Apr, 2019
Kirin Holdings Company, Mitsui & Co. and Onegevity Health, a market leader in advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled insight solutions for prevention and wellness has announ...Read more
EISAI pharma launches carbonated beverage, Chocola BB
Japan | News | 19 Apr, 2019
Eisai Co., Ltd. launches its new carbonated beverage Chocola BB® Sparkling Kiwi & Lemon Flavor, classified as a Food with Nutrient Function in Japan. Chocola BB Sparklin...Read more
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
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