This Ingredient Technology Focus takes the form of an interview with Lekh Raj Juneja, v.p., Taiyo Kagaku, a leading Japanese food and nutraceutical company.
A: Typically in Europe, Japan and other Asian countries, dairy product manufacturers include "dairy" or "milk" in their corporate name, clearly identifying themselves with dairy products. These companies, while generally producing only dairy products, tend to focus on all categories of dairy, including infant formulas and foods, yogurt, milk, cheese, ice cream and dairy beverages. Such focus often leads to a greater competitive atmosphere, and an eagerness to innovate and take greater risks, especially when it comes to health and fortification.