December 17, 2024 | Company News

Japan’s NH Foods partners with Thailand’s CP Foods

This partnership aims to enhance the corporate value of both NHF and CPF and strengthen their cooperative relationship Japan-based NH Foods Limited has entered into a strategic business alliance with…

December 16, 2024 | China

Yakult Group to close plant in China

This move follows the establishment of a stable supply network through the Wuxi and Tianjin plants, managed by its subsidiaries, Wuxi Yakult Co., Ltd., and Tianjin Yakult Co., Ltd. Japan-based…

December 9, 2024 | Beverages

Starbucks launches Green Planet biodegradable, plant-based straws in Japan 

The new straw is made from Green Planet, a plant-based biodegradable biopolymer Starbucks has introduced new biodegradable, plant-based straws to stores in Japan, another important action in support of the…

December 5, 2024 | Awards

Japan’s sake brewing adds to UNESCO Cultural Heritage list

This marks Japan’s 23rd entry on the Intangible Cultural Heritage list and the first since 2022 An intergovernmental committee of UNESCO has decided to register traditional Japanese sake brewing as…

December 4, 2024 | Beverages

Singapore’s Bacha Coffee expands in Japan

This expansion aims to attract customers from around the globe Bacha Coffee, a premium coffee retailer based in Singapore, plans to enter the Japanese market next year, capitalising on the…

November 25, 2024 | Australia

Mondelēz International appoints Toby Smith as president for Australia, New Zealand and Japan

Toby will now oversee 2,300 employees, eight manufacturing plants and a business that sources from over 700 local Australian suppliers Mondelēz International, custodians of iconic and well-loved brands including Cadbury…

November 22, 2024 | Company News

AJINOMOTO launches HANE GYOZA PORK in Singapore

The launch of “HANE GYOZA PORK” marks a significant milestone, offering Singaporeans a taste of Japan’s culinary heritage right at their fingertips AJINOMOTO SINGAPORE. announced the launch of the frozen…

November 11, 2024 | Company News

dsm-firmenich launches innovative multivitamin solution in Japan

This advanced protection ensures that vitamins retain their potency without compromising taste or texture dsm-firmenich, innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, together with Rohto Pharmaceuticals announced the market launch in…

November 7, 2024 | Company News

Dusit Foods partners with Japanese food industry giant Green House

Green House, in collaboration with Sumitomo Corporation, will establish a new Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to acquire a 20 per cent stake in Epicure Catering Dusit Foods, a subsidiary of…

October 28, 2024 | Company News

Maypro Group receives investment from Japan’s Itochu Corporation

As part of their strategic partnership, ITOCHU acquired a 25 per cent stake in Maypro Maypro Group has announced its partnership with Japan-based ITOCHU Corporation, one of Japan’s 5 largest companies by revenue with…