The wholesale price of 100 sheets of dried laver reached 10,440 won ($7.5), marking a steep 58 per cent increase from 6,628 won a year earlier The price of processed laver sheets, or papery thin sheets of edible seaweed, surged by almost 60 per cent in April, primarily fueled by[Read More…]
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Bellwether Coffee partners with Kijeong International to expand Korea
An innovator in electric coffee roasting addresses growing demand for onsite roasting with lower cost System that reduces the carbon footprint Bellwether Coffee, the technology company transforming retailers into sustainable on-site roasters, is announcing its partnership with Kijeong International to bring to South Korea the first-ever compact, ventless commercial roaster for less than the[Read More…]
SFA recalls cinnamon powders from China, India and water from Japan
The SFA cautions that prolonged consumption of high levels of lead can cause problems for the kidneys and liver The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has issued a recall for two cinnamon powder products that contain harmful levels of lead. The Koi Fish Brand Cinnamon powder from China and Gabrielle T[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…]
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…]
Value innovations address health concerns amid rising costs
The research surveys 2,500 respondents across China, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States Four in 10 consumers worldwide find health and well-being nutritional products too expensive, with one-third of users saying that rising costs have made it hard to continue purchasing them. Despite feeling the pinch, health and well-being still take centre[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…]
3 Key F&B trends driving India’s Food & Beverage Industry in 2024
Personal health, sustainability, and enhanced sensorial experiences are the biggest consumer themes that will shape the sector in the country. By Vikram Vangale, Business Development Director, Taste, Indian subcontinent, Kerry. Consumer behaviour has changed significantly in recent years and continues to evolve rapidly, influencing food and beverage trends. Recent Kerry[Read More…]
Japan’s Ajinomoto launches Silicon Valley CVC HQ to grow US investments
The aim is to back innovators in the company’s four growth areas, healthcare, food & wellness, ICT, and green Ajinomoto Co., Inc. (Ajinomoto Co), the Japan-based multinational corporation covering food, healthcare and electronic materials, and built on AminoScience, has expanded its corporate venture capital (CVC) arm with new U.S. headquarters to grow its[Read More…]
Cadbury Australia announces to reduce use of virgin plastic packaging
The rollout of recycled material is expected to begin in Q1 of 2024 with blocks, then expanding into bar lines such as Cherry Ripe, Crunchie, and Twirl, as well as pieces of wrappers for Roses and Favourites Australian food and beverage brand Cadbury has partnered with global packaging leader Amcor[Read More…]
