This is the first time for a CCBJI plant to earn an AWS Standard certification Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (CCBJI) announced that its Hakushu Plant (Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture) has earned the Gold Certification of Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) Standard, an international certification for the responsible use and management[Read More…]
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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 landmark installation in Japan for its bespoke humane stunning device to be deployed by Japanese trout producer, FRD Japan, cementing its[Read More…]
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 Monday to make school lunches free at public elementary and junior high schools. The bill, which aims to revise the[Read More…]
Australians’ favourite herbs and spices: survey insight
A survey of 400 participants identified basil as the most consumed herb over the past year, followed by pepper and garlic Herbs and spices have been a cornerstone of culinary traditions for centuries, enhancing the flavour, aroma, and appearance of dishes while offering notable health benefits. Their antioxidant properties help[Read More…]
Swisslog to build new automated frozen food warehouse for Gias Srl
This strategic investment marks a significant step in Gias’ automation journey, with the company’s vision for sustained growth Gias Srl, a leading Italian company in the frozen food industry, has partnered with Swisslog to construct an advanced automated warehouse for frozen, semi-finished and finished products. Specialising in frozen vegetables, Gias[Read More…]
Saudi’s Tanmiah Food inaugurates central monitoring system
The Central Monitoring System delivers real-time operational data to the central team, enabling seamless oversight, thus ensuring swift and informed decision-making Tanmiah Food Company, a market-leading provider of fresh and processed poultry and other meat products, animal feed and health products, and a foods brand franchise operator, has inaugurated the[Read More…]
HunterLab unveils next-gen ColorFlex L2 Spectrophotometer
This cutting-edge device is set to redefine colour accuracy and user experience in quality control processes across a variety of industries HunterLab, a global leader in colour measurement technology for over 70 years, announces the launch of the ColorFlex L2 Spectrophotometer/Colorimeter. This cutting-edge device is set to redefine colour accuracy[Read More…]
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), a global leader in high-value sustainable packaging, to acquire Sonoco’s Thermoformed & Flexible Packaging (TFP) business for approximately $1.8 billion[Read More…]
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 per cent from fiscal 2000 levels by fiscal 2030, according to local reports. The existing goal seeks to cut food[Read More…]
Study indicates benefits of EPAX 4020TGN for muscle function and recovery
Researchers at the University of South Florida carried out an eight-week dietary intervention on adult and ageing rats EPAX 4020TGN can help improve muscle contractile function and post-injury muscle recovery, a pilot study has found. The pre-clinical in vivo and in vitro research indicates that Epax’s highly concentrated, marine-derived triglyceride oil offers potential benefits[Read More…]
