23-Sep-2021

It’s well known that obesity is linked to the development of numerous diseases in humans. Heart disease, diabetes, and other ailments are extremely common in obese individuals. However, it’s not fully clear how body organs specifically deteriorate and lose functionality from chronic obesity. In a ...

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An environmentally friendly and sustainable method for producing cultured meat alternatives

27-Aug-2021

Scientists from Osaka University used stem cells isolated from Wagyu cows to 3D-print a meat alternative containing muscle, fat, and blood vessels arranged to closely resemble conventional steaks. This work may help usher in a more sustainable future with widely available cultured meat. Wagyu can ...

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26-Jul-2021

The Coca‑Cola Company and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) are teaming up to promote their shared values and introduce Gen Z fans to the Olympics through the “I Belong Here” digital platform launched ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. “Whether you’re an athlete, a volunteer, a fan or ...

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Researchers from the University of Tsukuba and the University of Florida show that the pigments that color tomatoes also affect their flavor

05-Jul-2021

The flavor of a tomato is an interaction between its taste and aroma. Now, researchers from Japan and the United States have revealed that the pigments that determine the colors of tomatoes also affect their flavor. In a study published this month, researchers from University of Tsukuba developed ...

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Genetic technique edits every chloroplast in a plant, but does not change nuclear DNA of offspring

05-Jul-2021

Breeding better crops through genetic engineering has been possible for decades, but the use of genetically modified plants has been limited by technical challenges and popular controversies. A new approach potentially solves both of those problems by modifying the energy-producing parts of plant ...

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24-Jun-2021

Japan's Olympic organizers have scrapped plans to allow alcohol in arenas during the Summer Games after criticism. Alcohol will be banned, organizers announced Wednesday. According to Japanese media reports, organizers had been considering allowing spectators to drink alcohol inside competition ...

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26-May-2021

Most people don't think much about the food scraps they throw away; however, investigators from the Institute of Industrial Science at The University of Tokyo have developed a new method to reduce food waste by recycling discarded fruit and vegetable scraps into robust construction ...

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Valuable edible fungi

15-Apr-2021

Costing anywhere from 15 to 70 dollars per mushroom depending on the quality, matsutake mushrooms are some of the most valuable edible fungi in the world. Revered for their delicate scent, matsutake mushrooms are cooked in rice or soups as an Autumn celebration delicacy in Japan. However, there ...

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03-Mar-2021

Humans are largely omnivores, and meat in various forms has always featured in the diet of most cultures. However, with the increasing population and pressure on the environment, traditional methods of meeting this fundamental food requirement are likely to fall short. Now, researchers at the ...

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The time for action is now

07-May-2020

The COVID-19 pandemic is driving heightened consumer interest in sustainability. Let’s take a peek at the Japanese consumer's interest in food sustainability – and why we think sustainability is the future of the Japanese chocolate market. Ending the Reign of 3 Common Myths in Japan Food ...

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