The acquisition represents the first global alliance between two health-centric companies in Asia and the United States Purple Carrot, the plant-based meal kit company with operations in the U.S., has announced that it will be acquired by Tokyo-based Oisix ra daichi Inc. (Oisix), Japan’s largest meal kit and organic food[Read More…]
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Yokogawa, Sensire collaborate for Cold Chain monitoring
Sensire Ltd. offers a full range of specialized temperature monitoring solutions mainly for the cold chain. Yokogawa Electric Corporation and Finland-based Sensire Ltd. announce that they have reached an agreement for Yokogawa to take a €6 million stake in Sensire and to begin collaborating in the cold chain monitoring field. Through[Read More…]
Teijin establishes nutraceutical product firm for productive ageing
NOMON begins sales of its first nutraceutical product immediately and will expand its product lineup going forward. 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. NOMON begins sales of its first nutraceutical[Read More…]
Mitsui & Co. to Invest in Shrimp Producer and Processor Minh Phu
Minh Phu’s extensive range of products, including value-added products, are exported to around 50 countries. 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 acquire a 35.1% equity interest of[Read More…]
Japanese Ministry approves Beta-Alanine for Food Application
NAI to Immediately Enter Japanese Market with CarnoSyn® Beta-Alanine 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: NAII), a leading formulator, and marketer of customized nutritional supplements, spent nearly three years navigating the[Read More…]
Onegevity Health, Kirin and Mitsui collaborate for the development of unique nutritional products
Earlier this year, Onegevity Health launched its first commercial product, Gutbio, to bring AI-based personalized insights and recommendations to help individuals manage and improve gut health. Kirin Holdings Company, Mitsui & Co. and Onegevity Health, a market leader in advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled insight solutions for prevention and wellness has announced[Read More…]
EISAI pharma launches carbonated beverage, Chocola BB
Sparkling Kiwi & Lemon Flavoured drink contains 75 lemons worth of vitamin c and 50% less calories 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 Sparkling Kiwi & Lemon Flavor is a new[Read More…]
Scientists crack the code of regeneration of plant tissues
A group of scientists from TUS has discovered a way to regenerate flowering plant tissues, opening possibilities of mitigating global food shortage problem. 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[Read More…]
Researchers estimate appropriate protein intake
In a recent study published in eLife, scientists at Okayama show how proteins can hamper an organism’s growth 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(graduate student) and[Read More…]
KitKat Green Tea Matcha- from Japan to Europe
Nestlé will bring the flavor of Japan to Europe this spring with the KitKat Green Tea Matcha. 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 consumers outside Japan. KitKat Green Tea[Read More…]
