New York, NY – April 15, 2015 – Nagase America is pleased to announce the launch of a new blog entitled Eats Meets West.  Written for food and beverage industry professionals, the blog offers perspectives on global trends and technical solutions to food formulation challenges.

“With over 180 years of history and locations in more than 20 countries, Nagase bridges people, ideas, and cultures,” said Sharrann Simmons, senior business manager at Nagase America. “With Eats Meets West, we are focusing resources to share our global insights into food and beverage with customers to help inspire their success.”

The blog will be authored by various contributors, tapping into the technical expertise and market knowledge of the Nagase Group.  Some recent posts include:

• Dos and Donuts: Enhancing Glaze Stability in America’s Favorite Treat
• Discovering the Healthy Aging Market in Japan
• Solving a Meaty Problem:  Improving Meat Safety with Pullulan Edible Films
• Top Four Food and Beverage Trends in Japan in 2015

To read additional posts, visit www.nagaseamerica.com/blog.  To collaborate on content or to contribute to the blog, email blog@nagase-nam.com.

Bringing over 180 years of Japanese quality, Nagase offers a diverse line of food ingredients, including functional ingredients, enzymes, and film-forming agents. TREHA^® trehalose is a multi-functional ingredient, found in nature, with benefits for flavor, texture, and freshness in foods and beverages.

Contact: Michael Moses, 212-703-1343, michael.moses@nagase-nam.com.

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About Nagase America:
Nagase America is a global leader in innovative solutions for the chemicals, plastics, electronics, life sciences and automotive markets. We are a member of the Nagase Group, founded in 1832 and now encompassing over 100 companies in 20 countries and 5,900 employees worldwide. For more information, visit www.NagaseAmerica.com or www.Nagase.co.jp/english/.