September 29, 2025 | Beverages

Kirin’s seedling innovation ensures stable beer ingredient supply

This technology was presented at the Scientific-Technical Commission of the International Hop Growers’ Convention in June 2025 Kirin Holdings Company, Limited (Kirin) has developed a seedling cultivation technology that enhances…

September 22, 2025 | Company News

CJ Foods’ Chiba plant begins operations

It is the first local production facility built in Japan by a Korean food company CJ Foods is accelerating the globalisation of K-food by expanding its presence in the Japanese…

September 17, 2025 | Company News

Calbee acquires majority stake in US tofu producer Hodo

Sagamiya Foods, leading tofu manufacturer in Japan, joins venture with a minority stake Hodo, Inc. (Hodo), a leading producer of organic tofu and sustainable plant proteins, announced that Calbee, Inc.…

September 12, 2025 | Beverages

DKSH strengthens ties with Suntory to drive beverage and wellness growth in Asia

This strategic partnership leverages DKSH’s unparalleled track record, comprehensive service offering DKSH, a leading Market Expansion Services provider in Asia and beyond, continues to cement its position as the trusted…

September 12, 2025 | Beverages

Nescafé Dolce Gusto NEO makes Asian debut in Japan and Korea

The NEO system combines three different brewing methods, a new range of home-compostable, paper-based pods and a smartphone machine connection Nescafé Dolce Gusto is bringing NEO, its next-generation coffee system, to Asia for the first…

August 19, 2025 | Company News

San-Ei Gen F.F.I. to launch food-colouring products in USA

Gardenia (genipin) blue can be used in processed food products, such as sports drinks, flavoured water, fruit juice beverages, and tea drinks Japan’s Gardenia (genipin) blue has recently been approved…

August 18, 2025 | Europe

From Norway to Japan: 40-year journey that made salmon sushi a global icon

Martin Skaug, Director of Communications at the Norwegian Seafood Council Forty years ago, a bold initiative called Project Japan aimed to explore new opportunities for Norwegian seafood in the Japanese…

August 7, 2025 | Australia

Ajinomoto and v2food join forces for sustainable food innovation

This investment will combine v2food’s expertise and technologies in plant-based proteins with Ajinomoto Co.’s “Deliciousness Technology” Japan’s Ajinomoto Co. has invested in v2food Pty Ltd, an Australian company that develops…

August 6, 2025 | Company News

Mitsubishi announces business alliance with Thai Union Group

Through this agreement, MC and TU aim to maximise value across the seafood value chain by leveraging their respective strengths in procurement, processing, and sales Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) announced that…

August 1, 2025 | Japan

L Catterton bets big on Japan’s culinary crown jewel with acquisition of Kisshokichi

In a bold move that underscores the growing global appetite for premium Asian culinary experiences, L Catterton has acquired Kisshokichi, the world’s largest Kobe beef restaurant chain. The deal, announced…