Research & Development

Imagine . Desire . Create

Never content with the status quo, we are always asking “what if” and “what’s next.” These simple questions are what fuels our mission to develop safe, healthy and nutritious ingredients. Taiyo has established dedicate divisions, each with its own R&D to create a system that can technically support advanced problems accurately and swiftly. Market changes are immediately reflected in our research and development so that we may always evaluate and develop the latest technology. While applying the technical knowledge we have accumulated over the years as a food ingredient manufacturer, we will continue to launch new products and technology to meet the demands of our new lifestyle.

Taiyo is proud to sponsor various International symposia, nurturing the transfer of science and technology among specialists around the world and thus promoting further advancements in science. Food and pharmaceutical researchers, University scientists and governmental agencies join together with the general public to participate in these symposia. 

 

Globally recognized technology of Taiyo Kagaku

We have devoted ourselves to development for the sake of humanity’s health, food, and lifestyles and received many awards not only in Japan but also internationally, mainly for developing functional ingredients.

International awards

2008
Award: Commercialization of nutrient for clinical treatment

Commercialization of nutrient for clinical treatment

Judging organization ICN (International College of Nutrition, India)

2008
Award: Ocean Spray supplier of the Year 2008

Green tea was recognized as an excellent product

Judging organization
Ocean Spray

2006
Award: ICN Award Mori Felicitation Award

Commercialization of functional foods relevant to illnesses

Judging organization ICN (International College of Nutrition, India)

2003
Award: Taiwan Association of Food Science & Technology Award

NDS

Judging organization Taiwan Association of Food Science & Technology

2003
Nutr Award 2003 for Best New Product

Iron supplement formulation Sunactive Fe

Judging organization Nutracon 2003 Health food ingredients exposition (US)

2000
Award: Best New Product of 2000

Functional amino acid Suntheanine

Judging organizationNutracon 2000 Health food ingredients exposition (US)

2000
IFT Industrial Achievement Award: IFT Industrial Achievement Award
Sunphenon DCF-1 was praised as a wonderful component to use for preserving health (physiological function) *The first recognition for a Japanese company Judging organizationIFT Food Expo Institute of Food Technologists (US)
1999
Award: FIE99 Grand Prix third-place

Sunactive Fe was recognized as the most innovative food ingredient

*This was our third consecutive time receiving this award, a world first.

Judging organization
FIE (Food Ingredients Europe, France

1998
Award: FIE98 Grand Prix (R&D department)

Suntheanine was recognized by the R&D department

Judging organization
FIE (Food Ingredient Europe, Germany)

1997
Award: FIE97 Grand Prix (R&D department)

Sunsial was recognized by the R&D department
*The first recognition for a Japanese company

Judging organization
FIE (Food Ingredients Europe, UK)