alternative-meat-venture-next-meats-collaborates-with-ikea-japan

May 21, 2021 | Japan

Alternative meat venture Next Meats collaborates with IKEA Japan

Next Meats hopes that this collaboration with IKEA Japan will encourage more people to try plant-based products Tokyo-based alternative meat venture Next Meats Co. revealed they will be collaborating with…
ajinomoto-invests-in-agri-firm-saka-no-tochu

May 18, 2021 | Japan

Ajinomoto invests in agri firm SAKA NO TOCHU

Accelerating corporate venture capital activities to create a new business model Japanese firm Ajinomoto Co., Inc. has invested in SAKA NO TOCHU Co., Ltd., which sells agricultural products, as its…
bevcanna-brings-plant-based-mineral-consumer-products-to-japan-the-philippines

April 20, 2021 | Japan

BevCanna brings plant-based mineral consumer products to Japan & the Philippines

Mirai is actively focusing on expanding sales of Naturo Group’s beverage and natural wellness products An emerging leader in innovative health and wellness beverages and natural products, BevCanna Enterprises Inc.  (BevCanna)…
next-meats-gets-listed-on-first-plant-based-stock-index

March 19, 2021 | Japan

Next Meats gets listed on first plant-based stock Index

Next Meats is expanding its business rapidly, and their growth is definitely one to look out for Plant-based business expert Elysabeth Alfano and vegan investor Sasha Goodman revealed the VegTech Index earlier this month,…
nestl-japan-launches-plant-based-nescaf-lattes

February 16, 2021 | Company News

Nestlé Japan launches plant-based Nescafé lattes

The launch in Japan follows earlier launches of Nestlé plant-based coffee mixes across a number of countries in Europe, Latin America and Oceania Nestlé Japan has launched a range of…
japan-launches-plant-based-meat-with-euglena-and-chlorella-extract

February 15, 2021 | Company News

Japan launches plant-based meat with euglena and chlorella extract

“NEXT Euglena Yakiniku EX” is now available for pre-sale at the official online store of Next Meats Tokyo based Next Meats Co., LTD, the controlling shareholder of Next Meats Holdings,…
asahi-kaseis-sbu-to-build-second-plant-for-microcrystalline-cellulose-production

January 14, 2021 | Company News

Asahi Kasei’s SBU to build second plant for microcrystalline cellulose production

Microcrystalline cellulose is a white powder made from natural pulp, mainly used as an excipient for pharmaceuticals and foods. Asahi Kasei’s Specialty Solutions SBU will build a second plant for…
foodex-japan-2021-to-take-place-in-chiba-prefecture

January 7, 2021 | Japan

FOODEX JAPAN 2021 to take place in Chiba prefecture

Both exhibitors & buyers have an opportunity to expand their business globally through the 4-day exhibition FOODEX JAPAN 2021 is scheduled to be held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba prefecture, the venue for several…
aleph-farms-mitsubishi-bring-cultivated-meat-to-japan

January 5, 2021 | Japan

Aleph Farms, Mitsubishi bring cultivated meat to Japan

Collaboration to bring cultivated meat to Japan will help the country meet food security goals Israel based Aleph Farms, Ltd., and Mitsubishi Corporation’s Food Industry Group have recently signed a…
japan-picks-no-distinction-between-cannabis-hemp

December 22, 2020 | Japan

Japan picks no distinction between cannabis & hemp

Cannabis Control Act in Japan does not make any distinction between cannabis and hemp The Regulatory CBD Report: No distinction between Cannabis and Hemp in Japan report has been recently added…