aak-opens-new-innovation-centre-in-tokyo

June 27, 2018 | Japan

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…
otsuka-foods-explores-india-market-for-signature-curry

June 22, 2018 | Company News

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…
coca-cola-launches-clear-zero-calorie-beverage-in-japan

June 13, 2018 | Company News

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…
nestle-japan-to-expand-health-care-platform

May 30, 2018 | Company News

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…
asahi-introduces-transparent-coffee-in-japan

May 22, 2018 | Company News

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…
mcdonalds-japan-to-offer-unfastened-iced-coffee-for-5-days-handiest

May 21, 2018 | Japan

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…
kaneka-invests-into-spanish-biotech-company

May 18, 2018 | Company News

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.…
roquette-expands-its-tokyo-facility

May 13, 2018 | Japan

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)…
coca-cola-japan-releases-squeeze-pouches

April 24, 2018 | Company News

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…
pepsi-launches-new-soft-drink-range-in-japan

April 4, 2018 | Company News

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…