Japan
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20% of all Starbucks stores in Japan to be powered by renewable energy
JAPAN – Starbucks Japan has announced plans to transition all 350 free-standing company-operated stores to 100% renewable energy by the end of October 2021. The…
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Sofina Foods, Agrana make new acquisitions to expand capacity, market share
US/JAPAN – Canadian manufacturer of primary and further-processed protein products, Sofina Foods has agreed to acquire seafood and pork provider Eight Fifty Food Group from…
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Amano introduces savory animal-free enzyme as “climate conscious” Pizza enters the Australian Market
JAPAN/AUSTRALIA – Japanese food ingredients giant Amano Enzyme has released its latest animal-free enzyme solution for use in the plant protein industry. The company says…
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Next Meats launches accelerator program to initiate collaboration in the alternative protein industry
JAPAN – Japanese alternative meat company Next Meats has launched an accelerator program to serves as a platform to conduct worldwide open innovation among the…
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Japanese beverage giant Kirin supports healthy aging with new memory-supporting ingredient
JAPAN – Kirin Holdings has introduced a new functional ingredient to support “support the maintenance of memory, which declines with age.” Called Beta-Lactolin, the new…