August 19, 2025 | Company News

San-Ei Gen F.F.I. to launch food-colouring products in USA

Gardenia (genipin) blue can be used in processed food products, such as sports drinks, flavoured water, fruit juice beverages, and tea drinks Japan’s Gardenia (genipin) blue has recently been approved…

August 18, 2025 | Europe

From Norway to Japan: 40-year journey that made salmon sushi a global icon

Martin Skaug, Director of Communications at the Norwegian Seafood Council Forty years ago, a bold initiative called Project Japan aimed to explore new opportunities for Norwegian seafood in the Japanese…

August 7, 2025 | Australia

Ajinomoto and v2food join forces for sustainable food innovation

This investment will combine v2food’s expertise and technologies in plant-based proteins with Ajinomoto Co.’s “Deliciousness Technology” Japan’s Ajinomoto Co. has invested in v2food Pty Ltd, an Australian company that develops…

August 6, 2025 | Company News

Mitsubishi announces business alliance with Thai Union Group

Through this agreement, MC and TU aim to maximise value across the seafood value chain by leveraging their respective strengths in procurement, processing, and sales Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) announced that…

August 1, 2025 | Japan

L Catterton bets big on Japan’s culinary crown jewel with acquisition of Kisshokichi

In a bold move that underscores the growing global appetite for premium Asian culinary experiences, L Catterton has acquired Kisshokichi, the world’s largest Kobe beef restaurant chain. The deal, announced…

July 23, 2025 | Europe

Mitsubishi acquires three salmon farming businesses from Norway

Through this acquisition, Cermaq’s production volume is expected to increase to approximately 280 thousand tonnes in fiscal year 2027 Mitsubishi Corporation announced that it has reached an agreement through its…

June 27, 2025 | Food Security

Harnessing marine engineering for food security: Kawasaki’s aquaculture innovation

Atsushi Sano, Project Manager, Food Security Solution Project, Kawasaki Corporate Technology Division As climate change, overfishing, and rising global populations intensify pressure on traditional food systems, the spotlight is turning…

June 18, 2025 | Australia

Japanese trade professionals explore Australian wine regions

The guests embarked on a tour of Sydney, Hunter Valley, Melbourne and Yarra Valley Wine Australia recently hosted a successful inbound visit by five Japanese on-premise professionals as part of…

June 11, 2025 | Company News

Norwegian Salmon Sushi marks 40 years of Global culinary influence

The Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC) estimates that today, nearly 30 per cent of all Norwegian salmon is consumed as raw sushi As International Sushi Day approaches on June 18, Norway…

June 3, 2025 | Company News

Wada FoodTech raises $5Mn to scale up hot-chain decentralised foodservice platform

The investment will fuel the expansion of its decentralised foodservice platform in Japan and other premium markets Wada FoodTech, a pioneering hot-chain decentralised foodservice platform, has secured $5 million in…