Awards and Recognition

The research and development has received high praise in Japan and from abroad.

Jun 15, 2022: [Ice Cream]
Meiji Bulgaria Frozen Yogurt Dessert
2022 World Dairy Innovation Award (Best Dairy Dessert Category)

Jun 5, 2021: [Functional Yogurt]
Study on Research and Practical Application of Food Ingredients that Enhance Skin Function.
JSNFS Award for Achievement in Technological Research (the 75th Annual Meeting of Japan Society of Nutrition and Food Science, 2021)

Feb 18, 2021: [Drinking Milk]
(SAVAS) MILK PROTEIN Fat 0 series
2020 New Technologies and Food Development Award (The Japan Food Journal)

Jan 15, 2021: [Whey Protein]
SAVAS Protein Series
the AsiaStar 2020 packaging award (The Asian Packaging Federation)

Nov 20, 2020: Study on Enhancement of Lipid Metabolism by Combined use of Amino Acid Mixtures and Physical Activities.
JSAAS Award for Distinguished Investigator (Japanese Society for Amino Acid Sciences, 2020)

Oct 9, 2020: [Whey Protein]
SAVAS Whey Protein 100
the Appropriate Packaging Award (the Japan Packaging Contest 2020)

May 8, 2020

[Yogurt]
Meiji Hokkaido Tokachi Noko Mild Yogurt

2019 International Taste Institute (ITI) One Star
2020 Deutsche Landwirtschafts-Gesellschaft (DLG) Silver Award
2020 Monde Selection Gold Award

March 5, 2020: [Cheese]
Meiji Hokkaido Tokachi Smart Cheese Japanese Style Dashi (Katsuo Konbu)
the Best of Class (the 2020 World Championship Cheese Contest)

February 17, 2020: [Nutrition for Infants & Children][Chocolate]
Meiji Hohoemi Rakuraku Milk (liquid infant formula) and Oligosmart milk chocolate
38th Food Hit Product Awards for 2019 (The Japan Food Journal)

November 20, 2019: [Drinking Milk]
Meiji Oishii Gyunyu low fat via freeze concentration technology
the Private Sector R&D Minister Award (the 20th Chairman’s Awards of the Japan Association for Techno-innovation in Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries)

August 29, 2019: [Nutritional Products]
Sokko Genki Jelly product
Accessible Design in Packaging Award (the 2019 Japan Packaging Contest)

March 25, 2019: [Drinking Milk]
Development research on highly absorbent innovative protein beverages for optimal body building (results of research into protein beverages such as our (SAVAS) MILK PROTEIN series)
Agrochemistry Technology Award (the 2019 conference of the Japan Society for Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Agrochemistry)

March 9, 2018: [Chocolate]
Meiji THE Chocolate
iF DESIGN AWARD 2018

February 16, 2018: [Chocolate]
Chocolate Kouka (or Chocolate Effect)
36th Hit Food Product Award (The Japan Food Journal)

February 16, 2018: [Ice Cream]
Meiji Essel Super Cup Sweet’s Strawberry Shortcake
36th Hit Food Product Award (The Japan Food Journal)

November 17, 2017: The Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers - 120th anniversary Distinguished Service Award

August 30, 2017: [Chocolate][Beauty Supplement][Drinking Milk]
The Chocolate (Japan Star Award)，Amino Collagen (Food Packaging Category)Meiji Oishii Gyunyu (Beverage Packaging Category)
Japan Packaging Contest 2017 (Japan Packaging Institute)

photos of chocolate, amino collagen, and drinking milk

August 24, 2017

Award of Excellence - scientific paper (The 59th Annual Meeting of the Japan Society of Smooth Muscle Research）

Effects of straight alkyl chain, extra hydroxylated alkyl chain and branched chain amino acids on gastric emptying evaluated using a non-invasive breath test in conscious rats.
Influence of amino acids on gastric adaptive relaxation (accommodation) in rats as evaluated with a barostat.

June 14, 2017: [Chocolate]
Meiji THE Chocolate, Green Cacao, IVORY COAST 55
iTQi Superior Taste Award 2017

photos of chocolate

April 17, 2017: [Functional Yogurt]
Development of a yogurt with physiologically functional lactic acid bacteria
Tojuro Iijima Award for Food Technology

December 14, 2016: [Functional Yogurt]
Development of yogurt containing lactic acid bacteria active against purines
Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award

November 09, 2016: [Functional Yogurt]
Meiji Probio Yogurt PA-3
46th Food Industry Technology Award(Food Industry Journal)

photo of functional yogurt PA-3

July 07, 2016: Reports on collagen research: Collagen-derived dipeptide, proline-hydroxyproline, stimulates cell proliferation and hyaluronic acid synthesis in cultured human dermal fibroblasts (2010)
awarded "JD Most Downloaded Paper 2015" (The Journal of Dermatology)

June 09, 2016: [Cream]
Meiji Hokkaido Tokachi Fresh 100 Cream
40th 2016 Kinoshita Award Packaging Technology Award (Japan Packaging Institute)

photo of tokachi fresh 100 cream

May 26, 2016: [Enteral Formula]
Meiji Meibalance Mini Cup
World Star Contest 2016, World Star Award (World Packaging Organization)

photo of meibalance

February 19, 2016: [Functional Yogurt]
Meiji Probio Yogurt PA-3
34th Hit Food Product Award (Japan Food Journal)

photo of functional yogurt PA-3

February 19, 2016: [Chocolate]
Chocolate Kouka (or Chocolate Effect) 2015 New Technologies and Food Development Award (Japan Food Journal)

photo of chocolate

October 2, 2015: [Enteral Formula]
Meiji Meibalance Mini Cup
Japan Packaging Contest 2015, Japan Star Award

photo of meibalance mini cup

August 10, 2015: [Functional Yogurt]
Meiji Amino Collagen Yogurt
2015 World Daily Innovation Award (Best Yogurt Category)

photo of amino collagen yogurt

November 12, 2014: Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award
Development of manufacturing technology for compressed milk powder

September 18, 2014: [Nutrition for Infants & Children]
JSBBA Award for Young Scientists
Development of infant formula based on breast milk research

photo of infant formula

August 27, 2014: [Yogurt]
Meiji Bulgaria Yogurt Drink 900g, 480g, Tetra-Top Base
Japan Star Awards (Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award)

photo of bulgaria yogurt

June 17, 2014: [Margarine]
Meiji Apply Before Toasting Cheese Spread (Meiji Nutte kara Yaku! Cheese ga Kongari Soft)
2014 Dairy Innovation Awards (Best Butter or Dairy Spread Category)

photo of cheese spread

March 28, 2014: [Functional Yogurt]
JSBBA Award for Achievement in Technological Research
Development of functional yogurt utilizing lactic acid bacteria which produce immunomodulatory polysaccharides

March 10, 2014: [Beauty Supplement]
Japan Dermatological Association Magazine "JD Award"
Meiji collagen peptide research: collagen derived di- and tripeptides as active ingredients for maintaining healthy skin

February 28, 2014: [Drinking Milk]
Meiji Sports Milk
2013 New Technologies and Food Development Award (Japan Food Journal Co., Ltd.)

photo of sport milk

February 28, 2014: [Margarine]
Meiji Apply Before Toasting Cheese Spread (Meiji Nutte kara Yaku! Cheese ga Kongari Soft)
2013 "Excellent Hit Product Award" (Japan Food Journal Co., Ltd.)

photo of cheese spread

February 28, 2014: [Chocolate]
Otona no Kinoko no Yama • Otona no Takenoko no Sato (Meiji Chocorooms • Meiji Chococones)
2013 "Excellent Hit Product Award" (Japan Food Journal Co., Ltd.)

photo of Otona no Kinoko no Yama • Otona no Takenoko no Sato (Meiji Chocorooms • Meiji Chococones)