Halal Certification for ”Yakuagari Somen”
Toa Food Industrial Co., Ltd.,(a manufacturer in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture which is famous for its dried noodles) is pleased to announce that it has acquired Halal Certification for ”Yakuagari Somen". This is made with various techniques and has a chewy texture. Please enjoy the original ”Somen” with your favorite seasoning.
Briefing Session “Halal Emergency Foods In Shibata City” (Disaster Prevention)
A briefing session about emergency foods (alpha rice and halal food) and evacuation shelters during a disaster for foreigners living in Shibata City, Niigata Prefecture will be held at Shibata City Health and Longevity Active Exchange Center Aorikan. Free participation and pre-registration are needed. Date&Time：10 September 2022, 09:30-11:30Organizer：Shimin Machi-zukuri development support sectionmachizukuri@city.shibata.lg.jpTel：0254-28-9640Venue： Shibata City Health and Longevity Active Exchange Center Aorikan3-13-3 Chuocho, Shibata City, Niigata PrefectureApplication deadline：8 - 26 August 2022, 09:00-17:30
“Made by Japan, Made in Malaysia” Sauce Released
In July 2022, AFC Co., Ltd., an overseas business strategic subsidiary of Fundokin Soy Sauce Co., Ltd., (known as Halal Soy Sauce manufacturer in Japan) started selling locally manufactured brand products in Malaysia. The company sells four products, Rich Sesame Sauce, Hot Sesame Sauce, Hot Teriyaki Sauce, and Hot BBQ Sauce from Fundokin Yakin Sdn. Bhd., a Malaysian local joint venture established in 2019. Please see the link below for more information.
Halal-certified bento and catering for Muslims, Nankai Catering Service
Nankai Catering Service provides bento (boxed lunches) and buffets made in a central kitchen. Let's check out halal menus by the company from the president, Nobuko Eimoto. Since 1989, our company has predominantly engaged in banquet and party catering.In 2016, we became the first catering company to obtain halal certification. We also provide our clients with food that embraces diverse dietary needs, such as vegetarian and gluten-free. click to enlarge photo Our Hot Delivery® is a hot meal catering service that provides hot meals in a buffet style, which has...
New halal latte for Muslim world to diversify business, Isokoma Nori
Shizuoka-based ISOKOMA Nori exports halal-certified seaweed, furikake*1 and matcha lattes to countries such as Malaysia, the UAE, Israel and Mauritius.Let's hear the journey of this nori [seaweed] manufacturer to make a seaweed-free latte and its export to Islamic countries from the president, Mr Kosuke Fukada. (more…)
Exclusive live streaming for Umami Club members via ZOOM
This fun and informative live streaming is exclusive for Umami Club members via the Zoom platform. The program promotes Ajinomoto Group and Ajinomoto (M) Bhd.(aka AJI - halal friendly seasonings at a factory in Malaysia) profile, Umami discovery, low salt information, healthy yet delicious cooking demonstration, quiz session & other interactive programs towards achieving “Eat Well, Live Well.”.
Authentic Muslim-friendly kaiseki cuisine using Halal-certified ingredients
Muslim guests can enjoy Muslim-friendly Japanese cuisine at Kinsui, the restaurant at Hotel Chinsanzo Tokyo. Kinsui specializes in kaiseki, the pinnacle of Japanese cuisine, which consists of exquisite dishes showcasing seasonal ingredients. (more…)
Otafuku Sauce “Get Halal-Certified!” Project
Introducing a project that Otafuku Sauce Co., Ltd. (soy sauce wholesaler/retailer) that manufacture Okonomi Sauce for HALAL that does not use ingredients derived from meat and alcohol has worked on to spread delicious, healthy and rich diets such as okonomiyaki, regardless of country or religion.
New super big cherry ‘Yamagata Beniou’ makes its debut
Yamagata Beniou, a huge cherry species newly developed by Yamagata Prefecture, a famous cherry-growing region, made its debut at the prefecture's pre-debut event. (more…)
Visualise Wagyu beef smell digitally, Possible use for meat alternative
*Image is for illustrative purposes only Postgraduate students at the University of Shizuoka have developed a technology to digitalise aromas. They could now visualise the aroma differences between foreign beef and Japanese Black (cattle breed) Wagyu beef. (more…)
Crab stick: among Japan’s Top 3 Post-WWII Food Inventions is now 50 yrs old
Imitation crabs are now eaten worldwide, and 2022 marks the 50th anniversary of their development.Along with instant ramen and retort curry, imitation crabs are one of Japan's Three Greatest Post-World War II Food Inventions, loved by many people. (more…)
Fish grow 1.6x faster by greenlight, New land aquaculture tech in Japan
Land-based aquaculture of fish is currently in the spotlight in Japan.A major turning point has come from the era of catching fish to 'making' fish on land. These changes are mainly due to overfishing and a drop in fish and other fisheries resources as global demands increase. (more…)