japan-finds-novel-ingredient-to-fight-cancer

March 6, 2020 | Japan

Japan finds novel ingredient to fight cancer

Green Leafy Vegetables Contain a Compound Which can Fight Cancer Cells In a study recently published in Scientific Reports , scientists at Okayama University in Japan describe how an ingredient of cruciferous…
otsuka-pharma-establishes-health-beverage-subsidiary

February 13, 2020 | Japan

Otsuka Pharma establishes health beverage subsidiary

With the aim of developing the market for health beverages in Mexico Japan based Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. has announced the establishment of Otsuka Nutraceutical Mexico S.A. de C.V., with…
takasago-invests-25m-in-new-factory-in-indonesia

December 5, 2019 | Company News

Takasago invests $25M in new factory in Indonesia

The Takasago Group has opened its first flavours and fragrances factory in Indonesia Takasago International Corporation, a global leading company, was established in Japan in 1920. Now Takasago has offices,…

November 8, 2019 | Company News

BGL announces the sale of Warnock Food Products to Calbee

Warnock offers a diversified product portfolio spanning the salty snack category, with a focus on better-for-you offerings including organic, vegan, gluten-free, non-GMO, kosher, whole grain, and peanut-free snacks Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL) is pleased to announce the sale…
ajinomoto-and-accenture-to-establish-joint-venture

November 8, 2019 | Company News

Ajinomoto and Accenture to establish joint venture

The new company will help Ajinomoto leverage digital technologies to enhance and streamline its operations Ajinomoto Co., Inc. and Accenture have agreed to establish a joint venture in Japan to…
world-bank-raises-awareness-for-food-loss-in-japan

September 26, 2019 | Finance

World Bank raises awareness for food loss in Japan

More than 800 million people around the world are suffering from hunger The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, IBRD rated Aaa/AAA) has launched Sustainable Development Bonds totaling…
ajinomoto-acquires-majority-equity-stake-in-mtg

August 27, 2019 | Company News

Ajinomoto acquires majority equity stake in MTG

To Enhance Its Integrated Food Solutions Business in the North American Market Japan based Ajinomoto Co., Inc. has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire a 50.1% equity stake in…
blue-diamond-growers-applauds-announced-trade-deal-with-japan

August 27, 2019 | Japan

Blue Diamond Growers applauds announced trade deal with Japan

This agreement recognizes and further solidifies the important partnership between both countries Blue Diamond Growers, a nonprofit grower-owned cooperative, applauds the trade agreement announced by the United States and Japan. This agreement recognizes…
nissui-pharma-launches-bacterial-colony-counting-service-globally

August 7, 2019 | Japan

Nissui Pharma launches bacterial colony-counting service globally

The launch of this application is part of the company’s strategy of active investment in areas of new growth Nissui Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo) is pleased to announce that…
morinaga-milks-probiotic-bifidobacterium-longum-bb536-receives-gras-approval

July 12, 2019 | Japan

Morinaga Milk’s probiotic bifidobacterium longum BB536 receives GRAS approval

Japanese dairy product company’s won probiotic available as infant formula Morinaga Milk Industry Co.Ltd a leading Japanese dairy product company, on 11 June 2019, announced its own probiotic. Morinaga Bifidobacterium longum BB536 has…