Findings from a new study suggest that continuous consumption of oleamide, produced during the fermentation process of camembert cheese, could potentially preserve or improve cognitive function of elderly Japanese individuals.
Close to 90% of municipalities in Japan need to improve accessibility to food for elderly consumers amid the country’s shift to an ageing population, according to new government data.
This round-up features Kobayashi Pharmaceutical’s red yeast saga and implications, DyDo DRINCO’s new functional beverages, and findings from a Morinaga-funded study on probiotic Bifidobacterium longum BB536.
A study has found that dietary taurine intake was significantly and positively associated with maintenance of knee extension muscle strength over an eight-year period among middle-aged and older Japanese individuals.
Japanese firm DyDo DRINCO recently released functional beverages targeted at skin-conscious female consumers, as well as beverages fortified with magnesium and vitamin D, nutrients that the firm says is lacking in the Japanese diet.
This round-up features Meiji’s new crocetin-containing FFC, Kao’s transfer of Healthya to Kirin, Bayer’s insights on maternal and infant nutrition opportunities in Japan, Pocari Sweat as a key growth driver for its parent company Otsuka Holdings, and...
Morinaga Milk is slated to roll out several new Foods with Function Claims (FFCs) that target the major health concerns of Japanese consumers and to meet the increasing demand for multifunctional products.
This round-up features Daiken Biomedical’s Japanese patent, positive effects of probiotic strain Bifidobacterium breve M-16V, Meiji and Albion’s collaborative launch, Asahi-funded study on yeast mannan, and CBD brand CURE’s Japan debut plans.
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...
New York-based CURE aims to launch its range of CBD-focused functional beverages and dietary supplements in Japan by April, while adapting some of its products to meet regulatory requirements in other Asian markets.
This round-up features Shiseido’s upcoming launch of ampoule drinks, Meiji’s study on NMN in breast milk, effects of kale consumption on gut microbiota, implementation of self-inspection and GMP guidelines for health food companies in Japan, and Kirin...
From China, Taiwan, South Korea, Australia, to Japan, we bring you the new nutraceutical-related regulatory policies that will be enforced across various Asia-Pacific markets in 2024.
A lack of dietary intake and supplementation of EPA and DHA in pregnant Japanese women, especially during the second trimester, are risk factors for low birth weight (LBW) babies, say researchers.
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.
This round-up features the application potential of a natto-derived ingredient, a probiotic strain for cognitive support across age groups, launch of AgTechNavigator.com, challenges of personalised nutrition, and Blackmores’ expansion and product development...
A functional food ingredient derived from natto has demonstrated its effects on preventing age spots, enhancing skin tone, and improving fine lines among other benefits, say Japanese researchers.
This round-up features Kyowa Hakko Bio’s proprietary postbiotic’s approval for use in India, Japan health foods associations to boost export of FFCs, winners of NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2023, Morinaga-funded study indicating lactoferrin’s ability...
