teijin-acquires-sales-rights-to-barleymax-in-asia

June 24, 2019 | Japan

Teijin Acquires Sales Rights to BARLEYmax in Asia

Exclusive marketing rights for non-genetically modified barley rich in resistant starch, β-glucan and fructan to enter Korea, China, Taiwan, Thailand, Indonesia and Singapore markets Teijin Limited, on 23 June 2019,…
japanese-organic-food-company-strikes-a-deal-with-us-meal-kit-firm

June 13, 2019 | Company News

Japanese organic food company strikes a deal with US meal kit firm

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…
yokogawa-sensire-collaborate-for-cold-chain-monitoring

June 6, 2019 | Finance

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…
teijin-establishes-nutraceutical-product-firm-for-productive-ageing

May 20, 2019 | Japan

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…
mitsui-co-to-invest-in-shrimp-producer-and-processor-minh-phu

May 16, 2019 | Japan

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…
japanese-ministry-approves-beta-alanine-for-food-application

April 25, 2019 | Japan

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…
onegevity-health-kirin-and-mitsui-collaborate-for-the-development-of-unique-nutritional-products

April 22, 2019 | Japan

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…
eisai-pharma-launches-carbonated-beverage-chocola-bb

April 19, 2019 | Company News

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…
scientists-crack-the-code-of-regeneration-of-plant-tissues

April 17, 2019 | Japan

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…
researchers-estimate-appropriate-protein-intake

March 25, 2019 | Japan

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…