Kohsei Foods (Ibigun, Gifu Prefecture; President Shunsuke Satomura) has launched a brown rice koji powder designed specifically for improving meat quality as a commercial-use product. The product, named "Asper Powder NK" (800g, pictured), has been available since August 18.
On August 27, the Japan Dairy Industry Association, the Japan Milk Fair Trade Council, and the Japan Cheese Fair Trade Council have revised the "Guidelines for Setting Expiration Dates for 'Milk, etc.', 'Dairy Products,'
On September 4, Kewpie released seven new products from the “Yasashii Kondate” series of commercial nursing care foods, under the Universal Design Food category of “No Need to Chew.” The lineup includes both Japanese and Western dishes.
Ito-Yokado will begin reviewing its business portfolio in fiscal 2027 and beyond. Its specialty store business and tenant management business will be transferred to Create Link, a subsidiary under York Holdings (HD).
House Foods Corporation launched “Kodomo Curry Powder” on August 11. It is a curry powder made entirely from 100% plant-based ingredients, designed for children aged one and older.
Since the surge in rice prices, prepared food sections have increasingly introduced noodle- and bread- based menu items as alternatives to rice dishes, accelerating efforts to reduce rice usage.
Sales of Seven & i Holdings’ private brand “Seven The Price” doubled in the previous fiscal year ended on February, and for this fiscal year (March–August) they remain strong with an increase of about 50%.
House Foods launched three types of ready-made curry on August 11: 2 varieties of onion-centered curry under the name “Condensed and Rich Onion Curry,”
Afforestation in Ethiopia is contributing to coffee production—. This was revealed by Daba Debele Hunde, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to Japan,
Ezaki Glico has undertaken a major renewal of its core products “Pocky Chocolate” and “Pocky Goku Boso (ultra-slim),” both part of the Pocky brand, and launched them on September 2.
NIPPN Launched 13 new household grocery products for Fall/Winter 2025 on August 20, followed by 6 new frozen food items and 8 renewed items on September 1.
According to a survey by the Pizza Association, Japan's pizza market in fiscal 2024 is estimated to have final sales of 294.8 billion yen, a 7.5% decrease compared to the previous year.
In order to solve the social problem of sleep deprivation among Japanese and to raise awareness of the importance of napping, Nestlé Japan and Toyota Motor Corporation have collaborated to create a high-quality nap experience.
