{"id":899879,"date":"2026-04-17T15:12:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T20:12:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/17\/japan-focus-sodium-labelling-shift-asahi-cyberattack-silkworm-protein-and-more\/"},"modified":"2026-04-17T15:12:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T20:12:17","slug":"japan-focus-sodium-labelling-shift-asahi-cyberattack-silkworm-protein-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/17\/japan-focus-sodium-labelling-shift-asahi-cyberattack-silkworm-protein-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"Japan Focus: Sodium labelling shift, Asahi cyberattack, silkworm protein, and more"},"content":{"rendered":"
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This edition covers Japan\u2019s sodium labelling shift, Asahi\u2019s profit dip post-cyberattack, silkworm protein for health, and more <\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Japan revises nutrition label guidelines with sodium control focus<\/a><\/h2>\n

New nutrition labelling standards in Japan focus on sodium control, paving the way towards regulatory control and lower salt innovation.<\/p>\n

Salt and sodium intake<\/a> has been one of Japan\u2019s most urgent public health challenges in recent years, exacerbated by the country\u2019s abundant use of soy sauce and relevant condiments as staple parts of its cuisine.<\/p>\n

Asahi profit dips after Japan cyberattack, Europe weather woes<\/a><\/h2>\n

Asahi Group Holdings (Asahi) fell victim to a cyberattack on September 2025 which led to major systems disruption and ultimately a drop in earnings in its latest financial quarter.<\/p>\n

A group which declared its name as \u2018Qilin\u2019 claimed responsibility for the attack, launching ransomware attacks and demanding Asahi pay a ransom to restore operations, which Asahi President and CEO Atsushi Katsuki said the company has refused to pay.<\/p>\n

Silkworm protein firm taps health and familiarity for regional growth<\/a><\/h2>\n

Morus produces silkworm-derived protein powders<\/a> for muscle maintenance and daily nutrition, SilkMatcha \u2013 a matcha blend with silkworm powder in individual sachets \u2013 and DNJ capsules<\/a> targeting blood sugar management.<\/p>\n

The firm\u2019s strategy aligns with the \u201cfood-as-medicine\u201d concept, leveraging silkworms\u2019 nutritional properties to target metabolic health concerns.<\/p>\n

A\u00e7ai leader SAMBAZON eyes Japan, Middle East to drive next growth phase<\/a><\/h2>\n

The boom of the a\u00e7a\u00ed industry has led to a rapid growth in demand, and while the United States remains the company\u2019s top market in sales at the moment, SAMBAZON sees growth being driven by several other markets globally.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur top customer in terms of growth is definitely Japan \u2013 we saw a 3x growth in sales and demand over the past two years, driven by consumer curiosity as well as a first-mover advantage,\u201d said the firm.<\/p>\n

Japanese crisps hit by Iran conflict<\/a><\/h2>\n

Fuel disruption linked to the Iran conflict has forced Japan\u2019s Yamayoshi Seika to halt crisp production, showing how quickly energy shocks can hit food manufacturing.<\/p>\n

The crisis mirrors Japan\u2019s 2017 potato shortage, highlighting the food industry\u2019s vulnerability to single points of failure \u2013 this time not crops, but energy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Audrey Yow
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