Scope of Research and Development
Contributing to Health and Well-being
Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd.
– Research and Development
Food Research & Development
Institute
We seek to bring together unique technologies to provide creative products for varying various lifestyles.
With the aim of balancing “delicious and pleasurable food” with “health and nutrition, we use our unique manufacturing technology and know-how to develop beverages, yogurt, ice cream, cheese, desserts, wellness foods as well as the containers and packaging necessary to protect these products.
Health Care & Nutritional Science
Institute
We continue to provide products that support various stages of life from infants to the elderly.
We conduct research on the nutritional needs and health concerns for each age group of our customers and for medical care applications. Our research efforts cover the development of food products such as formula milk and food for expecting mothers both in domestic and overseas, as well as liquid nutrition and nutritional supplements for use in medical and nursing care facilities.
Food Function Research Institute
We are committed to contributing to society through the research and development of functional food ingredients to address global nutritional and health issues.
We specialize in the research and development of cutting-edge functional ingredients such as lactoferrin, peptides (milk protein hydrolysates), lactulose, and advanced milk protein products, along with their applications. Our expertise encompasses production technology, analytical development, and comprehensive product evaluation for health benefits that enhance quality of life.
Biotics Research Institute
We are committed to uncovering and creating added value from microbial materials, delivering these innovations to society.
We are exploring new materials and functionalities related to probiotics, prebiotics, and postbiotics. Our goal is to unlock the limitless potential of microorganisms to enhance human well-being.
Food Solution Institute
Our goal is to create added value with the new applications that can solve food problems of our customers.
We evaluate the taste and texture of our products from the customer’s point of view and propose new recipes and ways to use those products. This work also leads to the creation of even better products. Furthermore, we develop better dairy products such as butter, cream and skim milk powder as well as plant-based foods, particularly tofu.
R&D Planning Department
We strive toward the creation of a working environment and the management structure that will promote the development of beneficial research results.
We are the core department responsible for formulating strategies to promote research and development, as well as allocating and managing research resources. While working cross-functionally with related departments, we also perform a wide range of administrative tasks, such as collecting and disseminating academic information necessary for research and development, supporting clinical trials, conducting research-related public relations activities, handling indirect operations, and managing the maintenance of related equipments.
