The demand for lactoferrin as a functional ingredient with health value is expected to grow over the long term globally Tokyo based Morinaga Milk Industry (Morinaga Milk) has announced that its subsidiary MILEI GmbH (MILEI), which has the largest share of the global market in terms of production volume of the functional[Read More…]
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Beta glucan food supplement offers hope for COVID-19 patients
Nichi Glucan is unique, being secreted as an exo-polysaccharide by AFO-202 Caucasian, Hispanic, and Afro-American population, when Covid-19 infected, are prone to abnormal blood clotting, which may lead to stroke. Pregnant women and people with comorbidities are also at high risk. Higher mortality has been reported in patients, whose fasting[Read More…]
Japan launches functional foods with immune support functions
Kirin launches “iMUSE” functional food brand with 6 new products with Lactococcus lactis strain Plasma Japan’s Kirin Holdings and Kirin Beverage jointly announced the launch of six new products containing Lactococcus lactis strain Plasma. These Six iMUSE branded products that utilize Lactococcus lactis strain Plasma registered as Foods with Functional Claims with[Read More…]
Danone intends to sell stake in Yakult
Existing commercial partnerships, including joint-ventures in India and Vietnam remain in place In accordance with its continued focus on capital allocation discipline and balance sheet strength, Danone has launched the sale via an accelerated bookbuilding process of its remaining 6.61% stake in Yakult Honsha Co. Ltd. (“Yakult”), a global leader[Read More…]
Seragon unveils most advanced anti-aging nutraceutical
RESTORIN™ is the first nutraceutical supplement in Seragon’s pipeline Seragon Pharmaceuticals, Inc., based in the US, has announced the release of RESTORIN™, an advanced daily supplement for healthy aging at Lifestyle Expo Tokyo. RESTORIN™ is a controlled-release NMN supplement with senolytic enhancement. The novel product utilizes a proprietary form of NMN to[Read More…]
Barry Callebaut collaborates with chocolate manufacturers in Japan
Artisans continue to lead the way forward through Belgian chocolate brand Callebaut®, which now ensures 100% farmer group traceability in all its products The Barry Callebaut Group, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, hosted an exclusive virtual press event in Japan to announce its collaboration with[Read More…]
Young Living Introduces Dr. Je Tae Woo as Head of APAC Science
Dr. Woo Brings Wealth of Experience to Young Living’s APAC Science Team Young Living, the world’s leading provider of essential oils, announced Dr. Je Tae Woo, Ph.D., has joined Young Living in Okinawa, Japan as head of the company’s science division in the APAC region. Dr. Woo will partner with Dr. Michael Buch, chief[Read More…]
Japanese health foods manufacturer releases more products
New High-Quality Dietary Supplements Available at a Lower Price Umeken, the leading health foods manufacturer based in Cerritos, California, and Osaka, Japan, continues its dedication to high-quality supplements and a natural health care approach by releasing three new products this summer: a smaller size of the best-seller Nattokinase plus Fucoidan, an upgraded[Read More…]
Japan emphasises on global food production system
Aquaculture has become a key component of the global food production system UMITRON K.K. has been selected for the innovative satellite demonstration program of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) in cooperation with the Tokyo Institute of Technology and others. A small satellite will be launched in FY2022 with a[Read More…]
Japan explores Nichi Glucan as immune booster
Scientists recommend clinical studies in people with comorbidities, combat the pandemic A unique Beta 1,3-1,6 Glucan based Japanese health supplement, produced by black yeast, Aureobasidium Pullulans, could strategically help tackle Covid-19 in people with comorbid conditions like diabetes, kidney and heart diseases, as published in Frontiers in Immunology Journal recommending[Read More…]
