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Expansion of functional food ingredients through the consolidation of a Spanish lactic acid bacteria company as a subsidiary

First written in FY2019. 18 of 21 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2020-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-08-13.

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ProgressHeldSoftenedWorseAdvancedFY2020-Q1 – FY2021-Q1AdvancedFY2021 – FY2024-Q3RestatedFY2025-H1AdvancedFY2026-H1 – 2026-08-132019: 320192020: 320202021: 220212022: 220222023: 420232024: 220242025: 120252026: 42026
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  1. FY2026AdvancedAnnual report

    「In Supplemental Nutrition, reduced coenzyme Q10 sales expanded in global markets, mainly in the US. The lactic acid bacteria business is also steadily increasing sales.」

    Global sales expansion of reduced coenzyme Q10 and sales growth in the lactic acid bacteria business are continuing, driving the overseas expansion of functional food ingredients.
  2. 2026-05-14AdvancedEarnings

    「Supplement achieved expanded global sales of reduced-form Q10, particularly in the United States. The lactic acid bacteria business is also steadily increasing sales.」

    Global expansion of reduced-form Q10 sales has translated into results, while the lactic acid bacteria business continues to grow sales.
  3. FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report

    「In Supplemental Nutrition, sales of reduced coenzyme Q10 expanded, mainly in the US, resulting in higher earnings. Sales expansion in global markets is expected to accelerate further in the second half, with earnings expected to grow steadily.」

    Sales of reduced coenzyme Q10 expanded, mainly in the US, resulting in higher earnings. The company expects sales expansion and earnings growth in global markets in the second half.
  4. FY2025-H1RestatedAnnual report

    「In Supplemental Nutrition, reduced coenzyme Q10 for the US market underwent inventory adjustments in the second quarter due to the反動 from concentrated shipments in the first quarter. Sales expansion in global markets is expected to progress in the second half, with earnings expected to grow steadily.」

    While noting inventory adjustments for Q10 for the US market, the company continues to pursue sales expansion and earnings growth in global markets in the second half.
  5. FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「The lactic acid bacteria business, which improves the intestinal environment and promotes prevention of disease, is also steadily expanding sales. We are focusing on developing new markets in the US, the largest market, as well as China, Asia, Russia and Latin America, and on strengthening our production base.」

    Sales expansion is progressing in the lactic acid bacteria business, and the target regions are being expanded to include new market development and production-base strengthening in the US, China and Asia, Russia, and Latin America.
  6. FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「In Supplemental Nutrition, reduced coenzyme Q10 sales are growing steadily in the US, Asia and Oceania. We will further strengthen promotional activities with the aim of expanding the market. Sales expansion is also progressing in the lactic acid bacteria business, and we have begun considering the establishment of new production sites. We will steadily expand sales.」

    In addition to expanding regional sales of reduced coenzyme Q10 and growing the lactic acid bacteria business, the company has begun considering the establishment of new lactic acid bacteria production sites.
  7. FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「In Supplemental Nutrition, sales of reduced Q10 are expanding worldwide. Sales targeting China's e-commerce market have also entered full-scale operation. Sales of the lactic acid bacteria business are increasing in Europe, the United States and Asia, and the Company aims for further expansion by strengthening its global production and sales structure.」

    Sales regions for reduced coenzyme Q10 have expanded worldwide, with sales for Chinese e-commerce gaining full momentum. The lactic acid bacteria business has also moved into a phase of increasing sales and strengthening its production and sales structure in Europe, the US and Asia.
  8. FY2023AdvancedAnnual report

    「In Supplemental Nutrition, sales of reduced coenzyme Q10 are expanding in the United States, Japan, Europe, Oceania and Asia (China). The Company will strengthen sales for China's e-commerce market. The lactic acid bacteria business is also becoming a contributor, and the Company is expediting the strengthening of its global production and sales structure for supplements.」

    The rollout of functional food ingredients, including AB-Biotics, has progressed through expansion of Q10 sales regions, the development of the lactic acid bacteria business as a contributor and strengthening of the global production and sales structure.
  9. FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「In Supplemental Nutrition, sales of reduced Q10 have expanded beyond the United States and Japan to Europe, Oceania and Asia (China), and the Company is expediting consideration of increased production. In response to the expansion of the lactic acid bacteria business, it is also strengthening its global production and sales structure.」

    Sales regions for reduced Q10 have expanded to Europe, Oceania and China, and the Company has progressed toward strengthening its global production and sales structure in response to the expansion of the lactic acid bacteria business.
  10. FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「In Supplemental Nutrition, AB-Biotics' lactic acid bacteria business expanded substantially. The Company is strengthening its global production and sales structure.」

    AB-Biotics' lactic acid bacteria business has expanded, advancing the strengthening of its global production and sales structure.
  11. FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「In the lactic acid bacteria business, market awareness is increasing and repeat orders in the United States are rising, and the Company will strengthen its production structure.」

    For the lactic acid bacteria ingredient, repeat orders in the United States are increasing, and the Company has progressed to the stage of strengthening its production structure.
  12. FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「The Company has strengthened its sales base for lactic acid bacteria in the United States, leading to expanded sales.」

    For AB-Biotics' lactic acid bacteria ingredient, the Company has strengthened its US sales base, leading to expanded sales.
  13. FY2021AdvancedAnnual report

    「Sales of AB-Biotics' lactic acid bacteria products were strong in Europe. As the next step, the Company will build and strengthen its US production and sales structure and accelerate expansion of sales.」

    AB-Biotics' lactic acid bacteria ingredient has demonstrated strong sales in Europe, and the Company has progressed toward establishing and strengthening its US production and sales structure.
  14. FY2021-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「In Supplemental Nutrition, sales of reduced coenzyme Q10 in the United States are strong as awareness of immune support increases. Sales of lactic acid bacteria, which are effective in improving gut health, are scheduled to begin in Japan this autumn, following the United States.」

    Sales of the lactic acid bacteria supplement ingredient are scheduled to begin in Japan this autumn following sales in the United States, and the global expansion policy remains in place.
  15. FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「Sales of lactic acid bacteria began in the United States following strong sales in Europe.」

    AB-Biotics' lactic acid bacteria supplement ingredient has progressed from strong sales in Europe to the launch of sales in the United States.
  16. FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「The Company made AB-Biotics in Spain a wholly owned subsidiary as a foundation for creating a new Kaneka-style supplement business model centered on branded reduced coenzyme Q10. Its lactic acid bacteria supplement ingredient has been highly valued for its uniqueness, and global sales are expanding. Going forward, the Company will carefully pursue synergies with its food business and communicate scientific information on efficacy and benefits, while diversifying its supplement ingredient portfolio. It will begin production of lactic acid bacteria in the United States at an early stage and rapidly launch sales in the United States and Japan.」

    The Company completed the consolidation of AB-Biotics as a wholly owned subsidiary and has progressed toward expanding global sales of its lactic acid bacteria supplement ingredient, establishing US production and launching sales in the United States and Japan.
  17. FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「In Supplemental Nutrition, sales of reduced coenzyme Q10 in the United States progressed steadily. The lactic acid bacteria supplement ingredient of consolidated subsidiary AB-Biotics in Spain has been highly valued for its uniqueness, and global sales are expanding. The Company will strengthen production and sales in the United States and accelerate the global rollout of its functional food business.」

    Sales of AB-Biotics' lactic acid bacteria ingredient are expanding globally, and the Company has disclosed a policy of strengthening its US production and sales structure.
  18. FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「The lactic acid bacteria supplement ingredient of consolidated subsidiary AB-Biotics in Spain has been highly valued for its uniqueness, and sales in Europe are expanding steadily. Sales in Japan are planned following the United States, and the Company will expand its functional food business globally by enhancing its product lineup.」

    Sales of AB-Biotics' lactic acid bacteria ingredient in Europe continue to expand, and the Company has progressed to the stage of planning sales in Japan following the United States.
  19. FY2019First statedAnnual report

    「The lactic acid bacteria supplement ingredient of the Spanish lactic acid bacteria company recently made a consolidated subsidiary has been highly valued for its uniqueness, and sales in Europe are expanding steadily. Sales began in the United States in January, and consideration of sales in Japan has begun.」

    This is the first disclosure of the consolidation of a Spanish lactic acid bacteria company and efforts to expand sales of its ingredients from Europe to the United States and Japan.
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