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December 30, 2024 | Company News

Ace Aquatec makes splash in Japan with bespoke trout stunner

The project highlights an innovative approach and opens doors to further opportunities in a country that is in the top five for fish consumption globally Ace Aquatec, has secured a…

December 30, 2024 | Food

Japan’s opposition parties introduce bill to provide free school meals

The proposed measure is expected to cost around 490 billion yen annually Japan’s three opposition parties, including the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDP), have jointly submitted a bill on…

December 30, 2024 | Food

Japan’s prices for 1,380 food products to increase in January

Consumers can expect to pay more for a total of 6,121 items between January and April Japan’s 195 major food and beverage manufacturers are set to increase prices for a…

December 30, 2024 | Company News

Japan’s NH Foods to acquire US-based LJD Holdings

The acquisition supports NH Foods’ medium-term management plan, focused on global expansion, particularly in North America and ASEAN regions NH Foods Ltd.’s U.S. subsidiary, Day-Lee Foods, has announced plans to…

December 30, 2024 | Food

Biggest avian influenza outbreak occurs in eastern Japan

This marks the 16th outbreak of the season in the country and the first reported case in Ibaraki An outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed at a…

December 20, 2024 | Company News

Japan’s TOPPAN acquires Sonoco food packaging business  

This acquisition is highly complementary, combining the robust sales network, customer base, and solution development capabilities of Sonoco’s TFP business Japan’s TOPPAN Holdings has agreed with Sonoco Products Company (Sonoco),…

December 20, 2024 | Food

Japan to reduce food waste by 60%

Food loss occurs across various sectors, including manufacturers, retailers, restaurants, and households Japan’s agriculture and environment ministries unveiled draft guidelines aimed at reducing the country’s annual food waste by 60…

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…

Technology

UQ Opens Advanced MakerSpace to Fast-Track Food Product Development

Apr 09, 2026 | Australia

Singapore Research Programme Reimagines Texture-Modified Diets for Seniors

Apr 09, 2026 | Nutrition

From Fish and Chips to Butter Chicken: How India and UK are Rediscovering Each other’s Food Cultures

Apr 07, 2026 | Europe

Food Testing

Lim Traders Unveils Online Platform to Deliver Halal Meats across Singapore

Apr 07, 2026 | Company News

Agilent Technologies Expands India Footprint with New Customer Experience Centre in Mumbai

Apr 06, 2026 | Company News

Saudi Arabia Invites Private Sector Participation in Food Safety Lab PPP Project

Apr 03, 2026 | Food Safety and Testing

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