UN atomic body stresses post-Japan wastewater release food safety
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has launched three new reports to reiterate that Japan’s nuclear water release does not affect seafood safety.
Japan has been under fire from various nations, particularly its neighbouring countries, since it first released treated wastewater from the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster into the ocean in 2023.
That said, the IAEA has been supportive of this move since the very beginning, stressing that the wastewater release was ‘appropriate’ and health risks were ‘negligible’.
Sustainable pricing? Japan’s Fair Price Project shows food cost realities
Japan’s Fair Price Project urges consumer empathy and awareness as food producers face rising costs, in hopes of ensuring food supply sustainability.
Sustainability is all too often debated from a carbon footprint, environmental or ethical angle – but Japan is dealing with the reality of rising food prices becoming a major challenge to its food security.
According to data from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF), economic pressures and rising costs are leading to significant uncertainty over the future of the agri-food sector in the country.
Japan’s Sankyo Foods to launch GABA rice blends for mental wellness
Japan’s Sankyo Foods introduces a microwavable GABA sprouted brown rice range, blending traditional staples for better texture and nutrition.
Sankyo’s retail arm Food Base has developed Genmai Gokochi, a GABA-enriched brown rice series aimed at holistic wellness – from sleep and mental health to gut, beauty, and anti-ageing benefits. It seeks to ease daily stress while keeping mealtimes enjoyable.
The idea is to address daily stressors and discomforts while still enjoying food.
Beyond clean labels: Japan firm taps 75 wellness ingredients for growth
Clean ingredient claims alone no longer stand out in today’s health-focused market.
Amid a crowded functional health sector chasing the clean label trend, Japan’s Functional Food Creation Research Institute (FFC) sets itself apart through its vast array of natural botanical sources.
The firm said its approach is not “quantity over quality” – it applies traditional fermentation techniques to enhance the health benefits of these botanicals.
Ageing Asia: 3 expert food and nutrition takeaways for industry action
Healthy ageing has become a major focus in Asia, as many countries in the region experiencing rapidly ageing populations such as Japan, Singapore and China.
Experts at the Growth Asia Summit share 3 key insights to help food and nutrition firms tap into Asia’s burgeoning healthy ageing market.
Asia also has one of the most diverse demographic landscapes in the world, so industry players have many factors to take into consideration when it comes to innovation, new product development and research focus areas.