Japanese officials and seafood exporters have joined forces to explore new overseas markets, with the sector still reeling from China’s import ban in the wake of the Fukushima wastewater release last year.
Asahi Super Dry’s “relatable packaging” and the firm’s restructuring strategy, Kirin’s price hikes and new export markets for its craft gin brand, and revision of standards for non-chilled milk products feature in this edition of Japan Focus.
The Japanese government has announced plans to implement more stringent standards for milk products that do not require chilling, meaning that exporters of these items will need additional certificates from the country of origin before being allowed into...
Ajinomoto and Meiji’s commitment to cut food waste, Kikkoman’s data-backed flavour pairing system to further penetrate the Indian market, Japan’s first anti-counterfeit facility and more feature in this edition of Japan Focus.
Major Japanese brands Ajinomoto and Meiji have highlighted how efficient inventory management will be key to reduce food waste throughout their supply chains, as part of their commitment to the national Food Loss Reduction Declaration.
The Japanese government’s initiatives to boost the domestic dairy sector and raise self-sufficiency rate, Suntory’s upcoming price hikes, Kirin’s beer and sugar-free product innovation plans, and the pandemic’s impact on seafood prices feature in this...
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.