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DONKI close new format DOMISE today 7th April
Sustainable Food Packaging Innovations: From Lawson’s Paper Chopstick Bags to the Wider Convenience Store Industry’s Eco-Friendly Shift.
SAKURA have hit peak bloom as of Friday April 5 , let’s see limited Sakura seasonal products.
Red yeast rice and affect to retailers in Japan; Voluntary recalls are occurring in succession
Major Acquisition of Seiyu Stores by Aeon Hokkaido and Izum.: Transforming the Retail Landscape in Hokkaido and Kyushu area
New release of Nissin Healthy Clear, a long-lasting, rust-free oil = Nissin Oilio Group.
New release of Spomeshi cereals “Protein-rich cereals series” perfect for supplementary meals after practice = Hakubaku.
Snow Brand, new brand of plant-based foods
MORINAGA Milk has launched a new plant-based beverage called “Plants&Me.”
Announcement of Results: Spring/Summer 2024 New Product Grand Prix,” Japan’s largest food presentation event. The Grand Prix has been awarded to Shinsei Co., Ltd. for their “Additive-Free Sesame and Bonito Flavored Furikake”.
Foods with functional claims improve sleep by 18%
freeze dried snacks Seafood innovation
Horiguchi Coffee’s casual line will launch in March 2024
The Japanese jelly beverages market expands to a ¥100 billion scale amidst COVID-19, attracting and retaining new users
Consumer Affairs Agency Announcement: Voluntary Introduction of Front-of-Pack Nutrition Labeling on Processed Food Packaging in Japan
Maruetsu started selling new Delicatessen brand “Maigokoro” and “Umagokoro”
Can Imported PET Bottled Water Stand Out Through Differentiation?