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Like many Japanese food majors, soy sauce and seasonings group Kikkoman Corp. is battling an ageing domestic population. However, through innovation, Kikkoman is looking to meet changing consumer demand at home, while looking to expand further overseas. Julian Ryall met Kikkoman president and CEO Noriaki Horikiri to discuss the company's plans.

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Japanese soy sauce maker Kikkoman claims to have been the first to produce the seasoning back in the 17th century. However, with growth hard to come by in a domestic market in the doldrums, Kikkoman has had to look overseas for growth. Julian Ryall met Kikkoman chairman Yuzaburo Mogi to find out how the company is adapting to meet demand in Japan and internationally.

Kikkoman, the Japan-based condiments and seasonings group, has reported an improved nine-month bottom line but lower operating earnings and net sales in a mixed set of figures.

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Japanese food group Kikkoman Corp. saw its sales come under pressure in the first six months of its financial year in a "somewhat stagnant" global economy due to the strengthening of the yen. 

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Vegetarian Express, a supplier of plant-based ingredients and distributor of food brands to the UK foodservice sector, has sold a controlling stake in the business to private-equity firm Bridges Ventures.

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Kikkoman, the Japanese food group, has reported a fall in first-quarter sales, dented by a decline in revenue in its home market.

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Japanese food maker Kikkoman has announced increased sales and profits for the first nine months of its financial year, citing positive sales in both its domestic and overseas markets.

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An increase in soy sauce and soy milk beverages sales, together with a rise in sales of its food division, have contributed to a lift in half-year profits for Kikkoman.

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This week's rundown of the latest financial results include a profit warning from TreeHouse Foods, an increase to profit forecasts at Post Holdings and a clutch of Japanese companies reporting their first-quarter results.

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Italian tomato products group Mutti is to enter the UK next year through a deal with local importer RH Amar.

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United Biscuits is set for a new owner - Turkey's Yildiz Holding. The UK-based snacks maker announced this week brands including McVitie's and BN would join Godiva chocolate in the Yildiz portfolio. The M&A spotlight was firmly on the UK last week, with German giant Müller striking a deal to buy Dairy Crest's liquid milk assets - competition approval pending.

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United Biscuits is set for a new owner - Turkey's Yildiz Holding. The UK-based snacks maker announced this week brands including McVitie's and BN would join Godiva chocolate in the Yildiz portfolio. The M&A spotlight was firmly on the UK last week, with German giant Müller striking a deal to buy Dairy Crest's liquid milk assets - competition approval pending.

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Kikkoman, the Japan-based soy sauce and seasoning group, has lifted its forecast for annual sales after reporting a 6% increase in half-year revenues.

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Soy sauce group Kikkoman has upped its forecasts for annual sales and operating profit after posting higher half-year revenue and earnings.

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Sinagpore-based Del Monte Pacific has booked an increase in first-half profits, helped by revenues in the Philippines, its largest market for branded sales.

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Japanese soy sauce maker Kikkoman Corp. has recorded an increase in first-quarter earnings and upped its full-year profit and sales guidance.

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Japanese soy sauce maker Kikkoman Corp. has recorded an increase in first-quarter earnings and upped its full-year profit and sales guidance.

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Grupo Herdez, the Mexico-based company, has booked higher half-year profits thanks to a "strong" organic performance and the acquisition of frozen yoghurt business Nutrisa.

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Shares in Singapore-based Del Monte Pacific have started trading in the Philippines, the second listing for the food and drinks group.

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Shares in Singapore-based Del Monte Pacific have started trading in the Philippines, the second listing for the food and drinks group.

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Japanese soy sauce maker Kikkoman Corp. has booked an increase in full-year profits and announced a share repurchase of up to JPY5bn (US$62.6m).

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Japanese soy sauce maker Kikkoman Corp. has booked an increase in full-year profits and announced a share repurchase of up to JPY5bn (US$62.6m).

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Japanese soy sauce maker Kikkoman Corp. has lowered its full-year earnings forecast, despite profit growth returning in the third quarter of its financial year.

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Japanese soy sauce maker Kikkoman Corp. has lowered its full-year earnings forecast, despite profit growth returning in the third quarter of its financial year.

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Executives at Müller and Robert Wiseman Dairies espoused the benefits of the German yoghurt maker's decision to buy the UK milk supplier, a deal that divided analysts. Industry watchers also scrutinised the latest trading updates from Premier Foods plc, the UK's largest food manufacturer and Carrefour, the French retail giant, while Kraft Foods chief Irene Rosenfeld said the US group's 2011 results means it is one of the industry's better performers - on the day job cuts of 1,600 were announced.

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Müller's decision to bid for UK milk supplier Robert Wiseman Dairies was the first major M&A move of 2012 and sparked plenty of debate, with industry watchers arguing the German yoghurt maker will face challenges in a fiercely competitive industry. Strikes at Unilever, job cuts at Kraft Foods and US dairy processor Dean Foods and continued gloom over the prospects of retail giant Carrefour also attracted headlines this week.

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Japanese soy sauce giant Kikkoman has announced plans to set up its first representative office in India, the start of a campaign to encourage local people to incorporate its products in local cuisine.

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Japanese soy sauce maker Kikkoman Corp. has booked falling annual profits as sales dipped and costs rose.

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Japanese soy sauce maker Kikkoman Corp. has booked falling annual profits as sales dipped and costs rose.

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Japanese soy sauce maker Kikkoman Corp.has recorded a drop in nine-month profits, hurt by an increase in the cost of raw materials and the impact of a weak US dollar and Euro.