KANHA will launch two lines, KRx by KANHA and KANHA Wellness, as it adds a second Asian Market to its global expansion Sunderstorm, a global family of award-winning cannabis brands, has secured strategic partnerships to launch new wellness lines in Japan. KANHA will now have a presence in two major Asian[Read More…]
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Japan’s Dr. Foods develops top delicacies with plant-based
The company believes that the Top 3 plant-based delicacies are products that can be offered to hotels and restaurants around the world A Japanese food tech venture company Dr. Foods Co., Ltd. developed and started selling VEGAN FOIE GRAS, VEGAN CAVIAR and, finally VEGAN TRUFFLE BUTTER is ready for B-to-B distribution in Japan and beyond. VEGAN FOIE GRAS and VEGAN[Read More…]
Japan reports outbreak of avian influenza in Chiba prefecture
The poultry meat and meat products were not sourced from birds originating from Chiba prefecture in Japan due to the occurrence of avian influenza Japan has recently reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in poultry located in Chiba prefecture. In light of this outbreak, the National Parks[Read More…]
Japan’s Nissui acquires Musashino Foods
The company has been expanding its business by focusing on frozen-sliced sushi products Nissui Co., Ltd., a company based in Minato-ku, Tokyo, has announced that it has acquired Musashino Foods Co., Ltd. The latter, which specialises in producing processed seafood products for raw consumption, will serve as Nissui Group’s production[Read More…]
Urchinomics and Japan’s Hokkaido Electric join hands for sea urchin farming
Both companies will consider business models that will contribute to the revitalisation of the business area and local economy to implement a sea urchin farming business in Hokkaido Urchinomics BV and its Japanese subsidiary Uninomics Co. Ltd and Hokkaido Electric Power Co., Inc. signed a collaboration agreement to jointly consider[Read More…]
Functional foods in Japan & the role of FOSHU, FNFC, and FFC
Japan is an attractive destination for dietary supplements that appeal to health and wellness companies offering active ingredients with superior nutritional value and food manufacturers looking to expand to new markets. Abstract In today’s scenario, where people increasingly look for ways to improve their overall health and well-being through dietary[Read More…]
Kura Sushi Global Flagship Store to open in Japan
Its sixth global flagship store in Japan Kura Sushi, Inc. which operates the conveyor-belt sushi chain “Kura Sushi,” will open “Kura Sushi Global Flagship Store Ginza,” its sixth global flagship store in Japan, inside Marronnier Gate Ginza. The store was produced by Kashiwa Sato, one of Japan’s top creative directors,[Read More…]
Japan to expand export of scallops
The scallops produced in Hokkaido, Aomori, Iwate, and Miyagi are particularly desirable, as the local ocean currents provide highly rich nutrients, resulting in one of the world’s largest scallop landings The Japan Scallop Export Promotion Association (J-HOTATE Association) is on a mission to expand the export of Japanese scallops. To[Read More…]
Nagase Viita receives Platinum rating for sustainability from EcoVadis
Nagase Viita received a Gold rating in 2022 and a Silver rating in 2023 Nagase Viita Co., Ltd., a NAGASE Group member headquartered in Okayama, Japan, has received the highest Platinum rating in a sustainability survey conducted by EcoVadis SAS of France, one of the world’s most trusted providers of business sustainability[Read More…]
Oishii raises $134Mn series B to expand distribution network
Oishii aims to make vertical farming mainstream in the United States and is the only vertical farm in the country that sells strawberries year-round Vertical farming startup Oishii has raised $134 million in its Series B funding round. The funding was led by Japan’s leading telecommunications company NTT, and attracted[Read More…]
