asahi-kaseis-sbu-to-build-second-plant-for-microcrystalline-cellulose-production

January 14, 2021 | Company News

Asahi Kasei’s SBU to build second plant for microcrystalline cellulose production

Microcrystalline cellulose is a white powder made from natural pulp, mainly used as an excipient for pharmaceuticals and foods. Asahi Kasei’s Specialty Solutions SBU will build a second plant for…
foodex-japan-2021-to-take-place-in-chiba-prefecture

January 7, 2021 | Japan

FOODEX JAPAN 2021 to take place in Chiba prefecture

Both exhibitors & buyers have an opportunity to expand their business globally through the 4-day exhibition FOODEX JAPAN 2021 is scheduled to be held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba prefecture, the venue for several…
aleph-farms-mitsubishi-bring-cultivated-meat-to-japan

January 5, 2021 | Japan

Aleph Farms, Mitsubishi bring cultivated meat to Japan

Collaboration to bring cultivated meat to Japan will help the country meet food security goals Israel based Aleph Farms, Ltd., and Mitsubishi Corporation’s Food Industry Group have recently signed a…
japan-picks-no-distinction-between-cannabis-hemp

December 22, 2020 | Japan

Japan picks no distinction between cannabis & hemp

Cannabis Control Act in Japan does not make any distinction between cannabis and hemp The Regulatory CBD Report: No distinction between Cannabis and Hemp in Japan report has been recently added…
japanese-firm-sangria-partners-with-sidel-for-pet-bottle-designs

November 27, 2020 | Japan

Japanese firm Sangria partners with Sidel for PET bottle designs

The investment will support Sangaria to widen its production portfolio in the future Leading Japanese beverage player Sangaria has been counting on Sidel as a strong partner for more than…
toppan-launches-eco-friendly-packaging-for-frozen-foods

November 12, 2020 | Japan

Toppan launches eco-friendly packaging for frozen foods

Toppan claims the new packaging better retains the quality of meat, processed seafood, and other primary products kept in frozen storage for long periods of time Toppan Printing, a global…
japanese-firm-to-mass-produce-alternative-meat-using-3d-printer

November 9, 2020 | Company News

Japanese firm to mass-produce alternative meat using 3D printer

The purpose is to reproduce meat such as steak with plant-based meat (vegetable meat), mold and mass-produce it with a 3D printer Japan based Next Meats Co which develops fake…
morinaga-milk-expands-lactoferrin-production-capacity

October 28, 2020 | Company News

Morinaga Milk expands lactoferrin production capacity

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…
beta-glucan-food-supplement-offers-hope-for-covid-19-patients

October 26, 2020 | Dietary Supplements

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.…
japan-launches-functional-foods-with-immune-support-functions

October 15, 2020 | Japan

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…