Japan has set up a physical anti-counterfeit consultation desk in Thailand to fight against a rising number of food and agriculture products claiming to be of Japanese origin.
Asahi Super Dry’s pivotal role in sustaining the firm’s profitability, Morinaga’s new opportunities for functional foods development, Kirin’s Kyowa Hakko’s continued success post-pandemic, food waste reduction efforts, and world-first liquid shio koji...
Insights from Tokyo Toyosu Wholesale Market have helped form a comprehensive study on how COVID-19 affected seafood prices in Japan, providing implications for future policies during a pandemic.
Japanese beverage giant Suntory expects a “slight demand fluctuation” for its products in light of price increases from April 2024, but does not anticipate a major impact on sales.
The Japanese government is planning to commit approximately US$20mn into projects to expand the use of rice flour across more food product innovations in its latest initiative to improve local self-sufficiency and food security.
New Japanese government data has revealed that the country could be close to achieving its goal of having 80% of the population simultaneously aware of, and taking action against, food waste.
International reactions to Japan’s release of treated wastewater into the sea, Suntory’s “full personalisation” challenges, CHOYA Sarari’s new products with reduced alcohol content, and more feature in this edition of Japan Focus.
Japan’s decision to release treated wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear disaster could have far-reaching impacts for the APAC seafood sector, especially in terms of negative consumer perception and overall confusion.
Japanese firm CHOYA has added two new products to its Sarari line-up, both of which contain lower alcohol content and are “priced affordably”, to appeal to a younger demographic.
Plant-based developments by Tastable and Nissin, Kyowa Hakko Bio’s proprietary postbiotic’s approval in India, factors driving growth of Japanese whiskey, and how Japan health foods associations are supporting export opportunities for FFCs feature in...
Japanese plant-based meat firm Tastable hopes its experience in texture modification will help it successfully commercialise and grow its new Nikuvege brand.
Exclusive and limited-edition packaging designs coupled with ongoing government support have been cited as two key factors behind the rapid and relentless growth of the Japanese whiskey sector.
Kikkoman’s goal for the Indian market, Carlsberg Malaysia’s exclusive distribution partnership with Asahi to end this year, Asahi targets cost savings via new procurement arm, demand for RTE products in convenience stores, and the countdown to Growth...
A new survey in Japan has found that a fraction of Japanese consumers, especially men and the younger generation, prefer quick and easy meals from convenience stores to preparing their own lunch boxes, spelling major opportunities for firms making RTE...
Kirin’s less-calorie probiotic drink, Hamada Syuzou’s export opportunities, new Japanese government data on genetically modified food crops, Ajinomoto lauding new study findings, and Advance Programme for Growth Asia Summit 2023 feature in this edition...
New Japanese government data has found that local genetically modified (GM) food crops have shown no evidence of posing risk to surrounding biodiversity in the past year, strengthening the argument for these to become a bigger part of the local food supply.
Amino acid specialist firm Ajinomoto has lauded the findings of a new Japanese study which highlighted the potential of umami ingredients, such as the various glutamate-based substances, to reduce consumer salt intake and improve public health.
Kirin and Kellogg’s duo-function cereal product, Megmilk’s new business vertical, CRUST Group’s strong results in Japan, latest research findings and more feature in this edition of Japan Focus.
Singapore upcycled beer brand CRUST Group has seen a CAGR of over 70% since its first year of business, which has catalysed its overseas expansion plans and diversification into categories beyond beverages.
