world-bank-raises-awareness-for-food-loss-in-japan

September 26, 2019 | Finance

World Bank raises awareness for food loss in Japan

More than 800 million people around the world are suffering from hunger The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, IBRD rated Aaa/AAA) has launched Sustainable Development Bonds totaling…
ajinomoto-acquires-majority-equity-stake-in-mtg

August 27, 2019 | Company News

Ajinomoto acquires majority equity stake in MTG

To Enhance Its Integrated Food Solutions Business in the North American Market Japan based Ajinomoto Co., Inc. has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire a 50.1% equity stake in…
blue-diamond-growers-applauds-announced-trade-deal-with-japan

August 27, 2019 | Japan

Blue Diamond Growers applauds announced trade deal with Japan

This agreement recognizes and further solidifies the important partnership between both countries Blue Diamond Growers, a nonprofit grower-owned cooperative, applauds the trade agreement announced by the United States and Japan. This agreement recognizes…
nissui-pharma-launches-bacterial-colony-counting-service-globally

August 7, 2019 | Japan

Nissui Pharma launches bacterial colony-counting service globally

The launch of this application is part of the company’s strategy of active investment in areas of new growth Nissui Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo) is pleased to announce that…
morinaga-milks-probiotic-bifidobacterium-longum-bb536-receives-gras-approval

July 12, 2019 | Japan

Morinaga Milk’s probiotic bifidobacterium longum BB536 receives GRAS approval

Japanese dairy product company’s won probiotic available as infant formula Morinaga Milk Industry Co.Ltd a leading Japanese dairy product company, on 11 June 2019, announced its own probiotic. Morinaga Bifidobacterium longum BB536 has…
teijin-acquires-sales-rights-to-barleymax-in-asia

June 24, 2019 | Japan

Teijin Acquires Sales Rights to BARLEYmax in Asia

Exclusive marketing rights for non-genetically modified barley rich in resistant starch, β-glucan and fructan to enter Korea, China, Taiwan, Thailand, Indonesia and Singapore markets Teijin Limited, on 23 June 2019,…
japanese-organic-food-company-strikes-a-deal-with-us-meal-kit-firm

June 13, 2019 | Company News

Japanese organic food company strikes a deal with US meal kit firm

The acquisition represents the first global alliance between two health-centric companies in Asia and the United States Purple Carrot, the plant-based meal kit company with operations in the U.S., has…
yokogawa-sensire-collaborate-for-cold-chain-monitoring

June 6, 2019 | Finance

Yokogawa, Sensire collaborate for Cold Chain monitoring

Sensire Ltd. offers a full range of specialized temperature monitoring solutions mainly for the cold chain. Yokogawa Electric Corporation and Finland-based Sensire Ltd. announce that they have reached an agreement for…
teijin-establishes-nutraceutical-product-firm-for-productive-ageing

May 20, 2019 | Japan

Teijin establishes nutraceutical product firm for productive ageing

NOMON begins sales of its first nutraceutical product immediately and will expand its product lineup going forward. Teijin Limited has announced its establishment of NOMON, Co., Ltd. to sell nutraceutical food…
mitsui-co-to-invest-in-shrimp-producer-and-processor-minh-phu

May 16, 2019 | Japan

Mitsui & Co. to Invest in Shrimp Producer and Processor Minh Phu

Minh Phu’s extensive range of products, including value-added products, are exported to around 50 countries. Tokyo  based Mitsui & Co., Ltd. has agreed with Minh Phu Seafood Joint Stock Company…