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% […]
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Kirin Holdings: Improving The Sustainability Of Black Tea Farms In Sri Lanka Through The Regenerative Tea Scorecard In Conjunction With The Rainforest Alliance
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 […]
Kirin Holdings: Conducting Human Rights Due Diligence For Sustainable Sourcing Of Sri Lankan Tea Leaves
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 […]
From K-Dramas to Manila: EGGDROP Lands with a Sizzle in the Philippines
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 […]
Japan Fruit and Vegetables Export Promotion Council: Smile Japanese Fruits Gift Campaign
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 […]
Kura Sushi to Reproduce Representative Dishes of 70 Countries and Regions Participating in the Osaka-Kansai Expo!
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 […]
Bardstown Bourbon Company and Brindiamo Expand Relationship with First-of-its-kind Barrel Leasing Program
BARDSTOWN, Ky.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dec. 10, 2024 Bardstown Bourbon Company, the leading custom American whiskey distiller and Brindiamo, the global leader in sourcing bulk whiskey, today announced an exclusive relationship to provide a market-leading barrel leasing program for whiskey brand contract distillation customers. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241209024956/en/ Bardstown Bourbon Company, […]
Hong Kong’s Bar Leone and COA Celebrated at the World’s 50 Best Bars 2024 with Bar Leone Claiming Highest Hong Kong Bar in the List Ever
HONG KONG–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oct. 23, 2024 The World’s 50 Best Bars for 2024 were unveiled in front of the world’s leading bartenders, tastemakers and drinks industry professionals at an exciting countdown ceremony in Madrid last night. This year’s edition of one of the world’s most prestigious surveys of cocktail tastes and trends saw two Hong Kong […]
Kura Sushi to Open Revolving Sushi Restaurant with World’s Largest Seating Capacity and Longest Lanes at Osaka-Kansai Expo
Environmentally Friendly Materials Used for Exterior Walls Food from Around the World to Be Served OSAKA, Japan–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sep. 12, 2024 Kura Sushi Inc. (Headquarters: Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture), one of the world’s most popular revolving sushi chains, announced on September 12 that it will open a revolving sushi restaurant with 338 seats, the largest number […]
Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association Will Hold an Event in Fukuoka in July Where You Can Enjoy Honkaku Shochu Awamori and Gourmet Food!!
FUKUOKA, Japan–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jul. 05, 2024 Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association will hold an event called “Honkaku Shochu, Awamori and Food Festival 2024” at the Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka, Japan's largest dome stadium, on July 13th and 14th, 2024. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240701921750/en/ Scene from last year's Honkaku […]
Kakaku.com: Launch of Japan’s Largest Restaurant Reservation Service for Overseas Visitors
Online reservations at over 35,000*1 restaurants available in English, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional) and Korean TOKYO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jun. 26, 2024 Tabelog*2, one of Japan’s largest restaurant search and reservation sites, has launched an online reservation service for visitors to Japan, which supports English, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional) and Korean. With reservations available at over 35,000 restaurants, it […]
Kirin Holdings Commences Tender Offer To Make FANCL A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary
Contributing to the health of consumers around the world through both health food and skincare businesses Aim to become one of the largest health science companies in Asia-Pacific Together with Blackmores acquisition, increase Group value creation and further strengthen global operating base TOKYO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jun. 14, 2024 Kirin Holdings Company, Limited (Kirin Holdings) (TOKYO: 2503) has […]