October 18, 2023 | Japan

Japan’s Ando Foundation and Nissin Food release recipes for wellbeing report

The first global study reveals a direct correlation between food and wellbeing The Ando Foundation and Nissin Food Products Co., Ltd. released the Recipes for Wellbeing Report, in cooperation with…

October 12, 2023 | Company News

BlueNalu strengthens partnership with Mitsubishi, Thai Union and Pulmuone

These partnerships will support BlueNalu’s planned introduction of cell-cultured seafood in a number of APAC nations over the coming years BlueNalu, a global leader in the development of cell-cultured seafood,…

September 20, 2023 | Beverages

House of Suntory launches limited-edition Hibiki 21-Year-Old whisky 

The pioneering house of Japanese whisky reveals two new limited-edition bottlings within its six-part celebratory centennial range The House of Suntory, Japanese whisky reveal the long-awaited centennial release of Hibiki 21-Year-Old and a…

September 11, 2023 | Company News

CJ Japan to showcase nutrition solutions at Hi Japan 2023

The food and nutrition solution company demonstrates fermentation-based organic ingredient solutions CJ Japan, the Japanese business headquarters of the global leading fermentation-based ingredients and solutions manufacturer CJ Food & Nutrition Tech…

September 8, 2023 | Beverages

Bellwether Coffee announces expansion with Japanese retailer MUJI

Leader in electric coffee roasting appoints head of International business development to accelerate global growth Bellwether Coffee announced its expansion into the Japanese market with a new roaster installation at…

August 23, 2023 | China

Japan’s seafood exports to China tumbles by 33% in July due to radioactivity inspections

China has implemented stricter radioactivity inspections of Japanese seafood and banned imports of fresh fish from Japan since July China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson strongly urged Japan to cancel its plan…

June 9, 2023 | Company News

Asia’s largest Japanese food sourcing event to open on June 21

The annual show attracts food buyers from over 70 countries The 7th JAPAN’S FOOD EXPORT FAIR, a specialised show in the direct procurement of a wide variety of Japanese food, is…

June 4, 2023 | Dietary Supplements

Inspire Healthcare & Toei Shinyaku unveil supplement for immunity and cancer management

The supplement is available in both granule and tablet forms Inspire Healthcare, a Singaporean healthcare and biotech startup, has teamed up with Toei Shinyaku to unveil a new supplement specifically formulated to boost…

April 28, 2023 | Australia

Japanese F&B giant Kirin Holdings buys Australian brand Blackmores for A$1.8 billion

Blackmores directors have unanimously recommended shareholders vote in favour of the scheme Japanese food and beverages (F&B) giant Kirin Holdings Company is acquiring Australian-listed healthcare company Blackmores at a cost…

April 22, 2023 | Beverages

Starbucks announces launch of innovative line of coffee beverages in Japan 

Japan is Starbucks third global market to introduce Oleato beverages American multinational chain of coffeehouses Starbucks has announced the launch of an innovative line of coffee beverages called “Oleato” an…