April 21, 2025 | Company News

Suntory establishes Water Scape to support secure water supplies

The company will begin operations this month Suntory Holdings today announced the establishment of a new company, Water Scape Ltd., to support businesses and local communities in securing water supplies…

March 26, 2025 | Company News

Ajinomoto launches Flowering Ice Cream in Singapore

They are launching their first and only food truck concept, Atlr.72 Ajinomoto, a leading Japanese multinational food and biotechnology corporation, is promoting a new food lifestyle that is both healthful…

March 25, 2025 | Company News

Japan’s Maruha Nichiro announces rebranding to Umios Corp from 2026

As part of its strategic roadmap to 2035, the company plans to establish a consumer-driven value cycle and integrate sustainability into its business model Japanese seafood company Maruha Nichiro has…

March 18, 2025 | Beverages

Global beverage experts explore Japan’s sake, honkaku shochu, and awamori culture

This exclusive program offers first-hand experience of Japan’s traditional brewing and distilling techniques The Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association (JSS) is hosting a special tour inviting top professionals from…

March 4, 2025 | Company News

ADM and Asahi Group sign distribution agreement for postbiotic designed to support stress

Backed by eight human clinical trials and capable of targeting stress, mood, and sleep support, the introduction of the postbiotic to ADM’s portfolio comes as products targeting mood/relaxation support ADM, a…

February 27, 2025 | Cultured Meat

Japanese consumers support cultured eel: Forsea poll

Consumers expect cultured eel options will create a new secure, sustainable and affordable supply channel for eels A recent survey conducted by cultured seafood innovator Forsea, Ltd. reveals an openness among…

February 21, 2025 | Company News

Japan’s BASE FOOD expands into US with debut of nutritious BASE cookies

BASE Cookies are nutrient-rich, combining over ten natural ingredients like whole wheat, soy, kelp and rice bran BASE FOOD, the pioneering Japanese food-tech company, announced that it is expanding into the…

February 19, 2025 | Beverages

Japanese Hamada Syuzou launches CHILL GREEN bitter & tropical drink

The brand-new “bitter & tropical” version is the second offering in the series Hamada Syuzou Co., Ltd. based in Ichikikushikino City, Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, released an innovative product in its botanical…

February 19, 2025 | Beverages

Suntory invests 6.5 Bn Yen in Osaka plant to strengthen gin category in Japan

The 5.5 billion yen capital investment from 2024 to 2025 will increase production capacity and enhance quality craftsmanship for its spirits and liqueurs Suntory Spirits, a company that manages Suntory…

February 4, 2025 | Company News

Eisai to provide guidance on reducing risk of cognitive decline and nutrition

These documents are being provided to food-related companies, including those offering home delivery meal/meal kit services National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology and Eisai Co., Ltd. announced that Eisai has…