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…]
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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…]
Kaneka invests into Spanish biotech company
At the same time, Kaneka has concluded a license agreement with ABB to grant Kaneka the exclusive rights for production and sales of ABB’s products in North America and Japan. Japan based Kaneka Corporation has acquired a 34.8 per cent share of AB-Biotics, a Spanish biotech company focusing on research,[Read More…]
Roquette expands its Tokyo facility
The facility has increased in size by 50 per cent as Roquette targets Japanese and Asian customers. Plant-based ingredients company Roquette has expanded its Food Customer Technical Service Centre (CTS) in Tokyo as it responds to rising local demand for plant-based proteins, fibres and healthy carbohydrates. The facility has increased[Read More…]
Coca-Cola Japan releases squeeze pouches
The product, which has a lemon flavour, is sold both frozen and unfrozen, allowing customers to take the pouches home and freeze them themselves. Coca-Cola Japan has released frozen Coke in squeeze pouches following eight years of development. The idea is that consumers can massage the pouches as much as[Read More…]
Pepsi launches new soft drink range in Japan
Suntory distributes Pepsi products in Japan, and it claims the drinks were developed in response to feedback from over 100 Japanese consumers who desired a new soft drink option. Suntory and Pepsi have announced that they will release a cola drink exclusively for the Japanese market called J-Cola. Three flavours[Read More…]
Ajinomoto to focus on MSG safety in India
The Indian subsidiary of Japan-headquartered company currently imports aji-no-moto from its Thailand factory which mainly serves to the South East Asian countries. Ajinomoto Co. Inc. is planning to tap social and digital media to create awareness about safe consumption of its popular monosodium glutamate (MSG) seasoning product aji-no-moto in India,[Read More…]
