(EnchantingGuangxi) CHINA-GUANGXI-QUANZHOU-RICE NOODLES (CN)

(EnchantingGuangxi) CHINA-GUANGXI-QUANZHOU-RICE NOODLES (CN)

(240126) -- QUANZHOU, Jan. 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Liu Yong adds flavoring to a bowl of rice noodle in Quanzhou County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Jan. 25, 2024. Liu Yong, 50, is an inheritor of Quanzhou chili oil rice noodle making technique, boasting nearly three decades of professional experience. This noodle, a signature street food of Quanzhou, has been inscribed on the regional intangible cultural heritage list of Guangxi. (Xinhua/Lu Boan)

Kyowa's headquarters, factory searched over banned flavorings

Kyowa's headquarters, factory searched over banned flavorings

TOKYO, Japan - Police enter the headquarters of Kyowa Perfumery & Chemical Co. in Tokyo's Shinagawa Ward on June 18 to search for evidence relating to allegations the company produced and shipped banned flavoring agents. Kyowa allegedly shipped the substances to more than 175 food companies in 44 prefectures, sparking a nationwide recall of foods containing them.

6 Ajinomoto execs detained over pork scandal

6 Ajinomoto execs detained over pork scandal

JAKARTA, Indonesia - A signboard at the building of P.T. Ajinomoto Indonesia, the Indonesian subsidiary of Japan's Ajinomoto Co. in northern Jakarta is covered by a vinyl sheet and a front door is closed. Six company executives, including one from Japan, are detained on Jan. 6 over the use of pork fat in Ajinomoto food-flavoring products, which is forbidden under Muslim law.

Kyowa's headquarters, factory searched over banned flavorings

Kyowa's headquarters, factory searched over banned flavorings

TOKYO, Japan - Police enter the headquarters of Kyowa Perfumery & Chemical Co. in Tokyo's Shinagawa Ward on June 18 to search for evidence relating to allegations the company produced and shipped banned flavoring agents. Kyowa allegedly shipped the substances to more than 175 food companies in 44 prefectures, sparking a nationwide recall of foods containing them.

6 Ajinomoto execs detained over pork scandal

6 Ajinomoto execs detained over pork scandal

JAKARTA, Indonesia - A signboard at the building of P.T. Ajinomoto Indonesia, the Indonesian subsidiary of Japan's Ajinomoto Co. in northern Jakarta is covered by a vinyl sheet and a front door is closed. Six company executives, including one from Japan, are detained on Jan. 6 over the use of pork fat in Ajinomoto food-flavoring products, which is forbidden under Muslim law.