Commitment

We will contribute to pave the way for human health and sustainable food systems by utilizing the unique functions of our food ingredients with stakeholders. We aim to help developing 100 products by 2025 and 200 products by 2030.

Private sector food business / Japan

April 2021 — March 2030

Description

We support the development of novel food products that contribute to:

• Extending healthy life expectancy.

• Increasing protein intake.

• Securing a stable food supply.

Overarching commitment (for commitments submitted pre-2025)

Title

Unique biotech brings well-being to all.

Description

By 2030, Hayashibara Co., Ltd., will contribute to promote safe, sustainable and healthy diets that support people and planetary health by utilising the unique functions of our food ingredients with stakeholders. The company will also:

• Pave the way for healthier and more sustainable food systems for all.

• Develop 100 products by 2025 and 200 products by 2030.

• Reduce environmental impacts and support people engaged in agriculture.

• Improve the productivity and quality of food manufacturers to reduce food loss and waste from the food industry.

• Support 100 cases annually by utilising the food-processing technologies and expert knowledges.

GNR assessment

Verification status
Verified
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SMARTness index
High
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Details

Target population characteristic
  • Age or life course stage/status
  • Chronic illness
  • Economic status of country
  • Gender identity
  • Socioeconomic status
Global nutrition target(s)
Childhood stunting
Childhood wasting
Adult obesity
Raised blood pressure
Salt/sodium intake
Nutrition Action Classification(s)
Policy > Food supply chain
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Linked event(s)
  • 2021 UN Food Systems Summit
  • 2021 Tokyo N4G Summit
N4G Summit theme(s)
  • Food systems

Measurement

Key indicator Number of food products developed and launched that utilise our functional food ingredients
Measurement plan Collect own data
Value Measurement date
Baseline 22 Food products 2021
Target 200 Food products March 2030

Progress

Value Measurement date Status
Progress report 472 food products March 2024 Reached by end date
The target had been reached on or before the end date.

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