dupont-nh-to-open-innovation-centre-in-japan

July 27, 2018 | Company News

DuPont N&H to open innovation centre in Japan

The site’s bakery lab will feature equipment for making various breads and rolls, steamed cakes and doughnuts. DuPont Nutrition & Health will open a new innovation site in Japan later…
otsuka-pharma-launches-oronamin-c-drink-in-indonesia

July 25, 2018 | Dietary Supplements

Otsuka Pharma launches Oronamin C drink in Indonesia

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…
biotech-japan-to-introduce-precooked-rice-in-philippines

July 24, 2018 | Company News

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…
kirin-mitsui-to-acquire-stake-in-supplement-firm

July 10, 2018 | Finance

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…
new-clinical-study-supports-astaxanthin-supplementation-for-skin-protection

July 2, 2018 | Japan

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,…
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…