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...
This round-up features Kirin’s revenue target for Blackmores and its less-calorie immune care probiotic drink, rice endosperm protein’s effect on anxiety, FFC insights based on exclusive data, and more.
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...
This round-up features credibility concerns over Japan’s Food With Function Claims, a Kewpie-funded study involving egg yolk choline supplementation, Ajinomoto lauding new findings that highlighted the potential of umami ingredients to reduce consumer...
Health claims related to sleep, stress and skin increased in Foods with Function Claims (FFC) notified in FY2022, while those of concern to the ageing population, such as muscle health, are expected to rise in the near future, exclusive new data reveals....
Japan’s Food With Function Claims (FFC) system has boosted the nutra market, but it can be ‘confusing’ and risks letting down consumers, claims a leading expert in the country.
Japan dairy company Megmilk Snow Brand believes that it can overcome the strong competition in China’s healthy ageing market through product quality and science-backed evidence, although it admits the process “might take some time”.
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.
This round-up features Kirin and Kellogg’s duo-function cereal product, BGG World’s Japan-patented identification method of adulterated saw palmetto, latest research findings, and more.