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Meiji is strengthening its presence in Japan's growing premium snacking segment with the launch of two new additions to its Meiji Hokkaido Tokachi Smart Cheese portfolio.

Morinaga Milk has announced plans to suspend production at its Hiroshima subsidiary in March 2027, with the company set to be formally dissolved six months later.

Yoshihiko Hani, publisher of Beverage Japan, and Steve Galloway, of Galloway & Associates, highlight some of the stand-out beverage innovations recently launched in the Japanese market.

Tropic Biosciences has secured regulatory approval for its non-browning banana in both Japan and Brazil.

Meiji is set to launch a new fruit chocolate product, 'Nomitsu Ka Tsubutsubu Ichigo,' across Japan for a limited time from 21 April 2026.

By combining beverage innovation with pharmaceutical-grade expertise, Suntory is positioning itself to compete more aggressively in adjacent categories, including nutraceuticals and functional foods.

Meiji is strengthening its leadership in the yogurt category with the nationwide launch of Meiji Bulgaria Yogurt LB81 Plain Fat-Free.

Meiji is expanding its presence in the fast-growing functional confectionery space with the launch of a new product, Frubi.

Diageo has agreed to sell its 65% shareholding in East African Breweries (EABL) to Asahi Group for $2.3 billion.