A joint study by Meiji and Nippon Sport Science University found that consuming high-cacao chocolate before strength training rapidly reduces exercise-induced arterial stiffness in peripheral arteries.
Nissin Foods' Managing Director Fukai is leading supply chain reform through AI-driven demand forecasting, cross-industry collaboration, and the Physical Internet initiative—with people at the heart of it all.
A traditional moist sugar made using time-honored methods. It was named “Tama Sugar” because it contains many syrupy lumps formed during the drying process....
A tea bag blend for green tea highballs, crafted by a certified tea master. Made with Shizuoka deep-steamed tea, matcha, and mulberry leaves for rich aroma, vibrant color, and a healthful twist.
This kimchi blends the rich dashi flavors of bonito and kelp with a balanced spiciness, crafted in Tsuruhashi—the heart of Korean cuisine in Japan. Since 2021, the maker has expanded its lineup across Tokyo retailers.
While furikake products generally use roasted seaweed(nori), this one contains a generous amount of seasoned seaweed to better complement rice. It takes advantage of...
Tsuruha and Welcia complete their integration to form Japan’s largest drugstore chain, launching a new PB next spring, expanding food offerings, and targeting 3 trillion yen in sales by FY2032.
"Morinaga & Co. launches 'Kin no Kaoru Amazake' — the first resealable can in the brand's history — featuring junmai daiginjo sake lees, Amami Oshima sugarcane sugar, and Yamagata rice koji at 180 yen."
"Bull-Dog Sauce drives sauce category growth with a broad lineup — from core Worcester and tonkatsu sauces to new 'Uma Sauce Umashio' — while expanding dressings under &Bull-Dog and Ikari Sauce brands."
"Ahjikan launches 'GOVOCE Milk,' a new cocoa-free burdock-root sweet with milk and vanilla for a milder taste, expanding the GOVOCE line to appeal to children and a wider range of generations."
"Otsuka Foods' new 'Japanese-Style Bon Curry' blends katsuobushi, kombu, and niboshi dashi for a rich umami curry that pairs with both rice and noodles, targeting women in their 40s–60s and inbound demand."
