Funding round co-led by At One Ventures and Chancery Hill Capital, with continued participation from Forge Ventures. SINGAPORE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Aug. 13, 2025 Prefer, a Singapore-based food tech startup using fermentation to create affordable and sustainable flavours and ingredients, today announced an oversubscribed US$4.2 million fundraising round alongside the commercial launch of its new products: soluble coffee […]
New processing facility helps brand partners unlock significant tax breaks LOUISVILLE, Ky.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Aug. 04, 2025 Lofted Custom Spirits, the nation’s first and leading custom contract whiskey distiller, today announced the launch of a new Alternating Proprietorship program, allowing partners to take advantage of significantly reduced excise tax rates. Using their own DSP license and Lofted’s […]
TOKYO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jul. 09, 2025 Kaneka Corporation (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Kazuhiko Fujii) (TOKYO:4118) has obtained “Halal Certificate (Certification Number: 355-TSRI/24)” for its functional food ingredient, KANEKA UBIQUINOLTM (active form of coenzyme Q10) powder, under the assessment of Shariah Research Institute of Takushoku University, and issued by JAPAN MUSLIM ASSOCIATION, a religious corporation, on May 28. […]
Pizzas to be delivered in custom-made hot bag designed in collaboration with Colm Dillane – fashion disruptor, artist and founder of KidSuper – to a select number of lucky fans to keep DUBAI, United Arab Emirates–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jun. 10, 2025 Papa Johns is elevating the pizza experience with the global launch of its latest innovation: the […]
The Kura Sushi’s first “sustainable restaurant” that reuses marine products and scrap fishing equipment and plastic! ‘Sustainable’ and “latest technology” fuse together OSAKA, Japan–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mar. 26, 2025 Kura Sushi Inc. (Headquarters: Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture), one of the world’s most popular conveyor-belt sushi chains, announced that it will open its largest-ever Kura Sushi restaurant with […]
TOKYO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mar. 18, 2025 The Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association (JSS) is hosting a special tour inviting top professionals from the global wine and bar industries to explore the depth and heritage of Japan’s sake, honkaku shochu, and awamori culture. This exclusive program offers first-hand experience of Japan’s traditional brewing and distilling techniques, which […]
TOKYO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Feb. 07, 2025 2024 Sake Export Performance This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250205320328/en/ More people around the world are enjoying Japanese sake (Photo: Business Wire) The Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association (JSS) has released 2024 sake export data. The total export value reached JPY 43.5 billion, a +6% […]
TOKYO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jan. 31, 2025 Kirin Holdings Company, Ltd. (Kirin Holdings) (TOKYO: 2503) and Kirin Beverage Company, Ltd. (Kirin Beverage) have been working with the Rainforest Alliance since October 2023 to develop a tool to encourage a transition to regenerative agriculture*1. The Regenerative Tea Scorecard, a tool to encourage the transition to regenerative agriculture, which has […]
Reducing human rights risks in Sri Lanka, where raw materials are produced, in collaboration with Mitsui Norin Currently, Japan imports about 40% of the black tea leaves from Sri Lanka In the future, the number of target estates used to be increased, with the aim of procuring 80% of the tea leaves purchased by Kirin […]
The iconic K-drama sandwich is now in Manila! Fresh ingredients and Korean recipes ignite a food revolution. SEOUL, South Korea–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jan. 22, 2025 EGGDROP (CEO Young-woo Noh), Korea’s premium egg sandwich brand, opened its first Philippine store in SM Mall of Asia, Manila’s iconic shopping hub. The launch was met with a great popularity. This […]
Enjoy Japanese Fruits with a Hello Kitty AR filter! TOKYO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dec. 14, 2024 The Japan Fruit and Vegetables Export Promotion Council, in cooperation with The Japan Food Product Overseas Promotion Center (JFOODO), is collaborating with the popular Sanrio Co., Ltd. character “Hello Kitty,” a character that is also popular overseas and is celebrating its 50th […]
70 Expo Special Menu Items Unveiled Antibacterial Sushi Covers with Expo-specific Designs Also Available OSAKA, Japan–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dec. 12, 2024 Kura Sushi Inc. (Headquarters: Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture), one of the world’s most popular conveyor-belt sushi chains, announced on December 12 that it will offer 70 new menu items at its restaurant that will open at […]
