Dassai’s exports are rising 40% year on year as the brand strengthens its global presence with U.S.-brewed “DASSAI BLUE,” resilient demand in China and the U.S., and growing placements in Asian duty-free shops.
The Japan Weather Association now offers vegetable market price forecasts for around 50 items at 14 major markets up to 15 weeks ahead, helping businesses optimize procurement, pricing, and menu planning via its “biz tenki” app.
INTAGE’s 2025 ranking highlights rice at 162% and strong gains in instant coffee, cocoa, and toy maker confectionery, while inbound demand boosts calcium supplements, lip balm, and hand and skin care categories.
Nissin Foods’ Masahiro Fukai is reimagining the supply chain, combining sustainability, nutrition-focused brands like “Kanzen Meshi,” and clearer logistics cost sharing to create new value for consumers.
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.
Dassai’s exports are rising 40% year on year as the brand strengthens its global presence with U.S.-brewed “DASSAI BLUE,” resilient demand in China and the U.S., and growing placements in Asian duty-free shops.
The Japan Weather Association now offers vegetable market price forecasts for around 50 items at 14 major markets up to 15 weeks ahead, helping businesses optimize procurement, pricing, and menu planning via its “biz tenki” app.
INTAGE’s 2025 ranking highlights rice at 162% and strong gains in instant coffee, cocoa, and toy maker confectionery, while inbound demand boosts calcium supplements, lip balm, and hand and skin care categories.
Seven & i, MRG, and T2 are testing Level 2 autonomous trucks on a 450 km route between Saitama and Kansai, using biofuel from used cooking oil to secure transport capacity and cut environmental impact.
Otsuka Foods’ 100kcal “My Size Plus Support 1g Salt” series now spans Japanese, Western, and Chinese-style retort meals, created with input from dietitians and pharmacists to help people with dietary restrictions enjoy tasty, low-salt options.
