Gyomu Super gives free Halal food for refugees in Japan
Kobe Bussan, the operator of the Gyomu Super (supermarket) franchise, is providing food aid to the Japan Association for Refugees (JAR). (more…)
Meat from CO2! Ultimate system by Japanese venture
A magic mechanism is now on its way to becoming a reality. It uses carbon dioxide, long-recognised as a cause of global warming, to make quality protein-rich meat. (more…)
Fresh sashimi? No, it’s a plant-based fish
Soy-based meat alternatives are a growing market globally. And the trend is extending beyond meat-like processed foods. (more…)
World’s first seedless pepper developed by a Japanese firm
Indonesia is considered the third-largest producer of bell peppers and chillies in the world. (more…)
Keep 3 months at room temperature! New amazing Japan milk
Japan's top food manufacturer MEIJI has launched the new Meiji Premium Hokkaido Milk with 100% fresh milk from Hokkaido. You can keep it for up to 91 days at room temperature. (more…)
3 Tokushima firms certified halal for export to Muslim world
HIRO Corporation in Anan, Tokushima, obtains Halal certification together with Miyahiro (deli/food processor) and Wakita Suisan (fish wholesaler) to fully expand exports to the Islamic market. (more…)
Flavour & texture galore! Plant-based meat 30 years in the making
Building a sustainable society is a challenge for all people living on Earth.Japan is currently speeding up commercialising plant-based meat as a meat alternative to solve global warming. This solution focuses on meat-eating as it is considered one of the causes of greenhouse gases. (more…)
Still good after 25 years! Japan’s awesome survival food
Fuji eruption, earthquakes, tsunamis, torrential rains—Japan's natural environment has drastically changed in recent years.More Japanese people are now preparing for these never before experienced, unfamiliar disasters. (more…)
Save food loss, Famous healthy pizza from tofu dregs okara
Growing environmental and health consciousness are driving global demand for plant-based foods. And soy-based processed foods are playing a major role in this trend. (more…)
50% less sugar, 10x fibre! Nichirei’s new rice food
Japan is a country of "improvement". The people constantly re-examine and brush up on everything.And now, the Japanese are revamping the rice grain itself. Wow! (more…)
Halal-certified fish sausage on the way to Malaysia
Taiko Shoji's Sanriku Foods is a dedicated fish sausage factory. It was the first domestic processed seafood product to be certified halal by JAKIM, a Malaysian government agency, in 2018. And the first to export its products to Malaysia in 2021. (more…)
New Halal Long-life Food, ANSHIN-MAI Quick
Alpha Foods will start shipping its Halal-certified long-term shelf-stable food*1 "ANSHIN-MAI Quick" series from January 2022. It is ready to eat in 5 minutes after pouring hot water, perfect for outdoor use and as emergency food with its longer product life. (more…)