The company declined to disclose the level of investment and production capacity for the beverage at the plant in Sukabumi Regency, West Java Province. Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co. has launched its popular vitamin drink Oronamin C in Indonesia to cash in on growing demand from health-conscious consumers. The 120-ml carbonated energy[Read More…]
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Biotech Japan to introduce precooked rice in Philippines
The products are licensed by the government’s Food and Drug Administration and have shelf lives of either six months or one year. A local subsidiary of a Japanese company is introducing precooked, ready-to-eat rice products to the Philippine market using its parent firm’s unique technology. Biotech Japan Corp., based in[Read More…]
Kirin, Mitsui to acquire stake in supplement firm
The two Japanese companies will own 40 percent each of New York-based Thorne through the investment expected to total over ¥5 billion each. Beverage group Kirin Holdings Co. and trading house Mitsui & Co. are planning to jointly acquire an 80 percent stake in Thorne Research Inc., a U.S. developer[Read More…]
New clinical study supports astaxanthin supplementation for skin protection
The new study published in the journal Nutrients, was conducted at the Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Research Laboratories in the Research and Development management headquarters of the FUJIFILM Corp. in Kanagawa, Japan. A new randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial provides stronger evidence for the protective role of algal-derived astaxanthin against skin deterioration[Read More…]
AAK opens new innovation centre in Tokyo
The new centre will allow the company to further strengthen its product development capabilities and customer development approach in the Japanese market. Functional ingredients and fats supplier AAK has further expanded its presence in Asia by inaugurating a new customer innovation centre in Tokyo. According to AAK, the new centre[Read More…]
Otsuka Foods explores India market for signature curry
Otsuka Foods India will hire local staff for research and development to improve its product lineup, including those for vegetarian consumers. Japan based Otsuka Foods has established Otsuka Foods India Pvt. Ltd. to sell curry and curry buns in retort packages, pouches made of a flexible laminate, at corporate and[Read More…]
Coca-Cola launches clear, zero-calorie beverage in Japan
The drink does not feature the caramel flavourings which create the iconic black/brown colour of traditional Coca-Cola beverages, as the ingredient could not be used for a transparent drink. Coca-Cola has released a clear, zero-calorie beverage in Japan, aptly called Coca-Cola Clear, which went on sale in the country recently.[Read More…]
Nestle Japan to expand health care platform
Nestle Japan’s “Nestle Wellness Ambassador” subscription platform offers services including sales of specialized green tea-flavored nutritional supplements, with vitamins, magnesium or calcium. Nestle Japan, a subsidiary of the Switzerland-based food and drinks company, is planning to develop what it hopes will be a growth area of health services for aging[Read More…]
Asahi introduces transparent coffee in Japan
The drink, officially named Asashi Clear Latte from Delicious Water, contains espresso extract, milk ingredient components and whey mineral concentrate. Brewery and soft drink company Asahi has released transparent coffee in the beverage market. The drink, officially named Asashi Clear Latte from Delicious Water, contains espresso extract, milk ingredient components[Read More…]
McDonald’s Japan to offer unfastened iced coffee — for 5 days handiest
McDonald’s Japan may be launching a totally new edition in their top class Roast Iced coffee starting may additionally 21, and what’s extra, they’ll be giving out loose small-sized cups of the drink for the primary 5 days till can also 25 TOKYO – And their new iced espresso isn’t[Read More…]
