R&D Awards
Taiyo R&D
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.
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.
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.
International awards
| Award year | Award name | Description of award | Judging organization |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | FIE97 Grand Prix (R&D department) | Sunsial was recognized by the R&D department
*The first recognition for a Japanese company |
FIE (Food Ingredients Europe, UK) |
| 1998 | FIE98 Grand Prix (R&D department) | Suntheanine was recognized by the R&D department | FIE (Food Ingredient Europe, Germany) |
| 1999 | 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. |
FIE (Food Ingredients Europe, France) |
| 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 |
IFT Food Expo Institute of Food Technologists (US) |
| Best New Product of 2000 | Functional amino acid Suntheanine | Nutracon 2000 Health food ingredients exposition (US) | |
| 2003 | Nutr Award 2003 for Best New Product | Iron supplement formulation Sunactive Fe | Nutracon 2003 Health food ingredients exposition (US) |
| Taiwan Association of Food Science & Technology Award | NDS | Taiwan Association of Food Science & Technology | |
| 2006 | ICN Award Mori Felicitation Award | Commercialization of functional foods relevant to illnesses | ICN (International College of Nutrition, India) |
| 2008 | Ocean Spray supplier of the Year 2008 | Green tea was recognized as an excellent product | Ocean Spray |
| ICN Award Patel Memorial Award | Commercialization of nutrient for clinical treatment | ICN (International College of Nutrition, India) |