Kyodo Dairy's Research Team Wins 2025 Food Immunity Industry Award for Polyamine Insights

Kyodo Dairy's Award-Winning Research on Immune Regulation

Kyodo Dairy Co., Ltd., headquartered in Chuo-ku, Tokyo, has recently made headlines by winning the prestigious 2025 Food Immunity Industry Award from the Japanese Society of Food Immunology. This accolade acknowledges their significant contributions to food immunology and promotes the development of beneficial food products that enhance public health.

The award was received by a dedicated research team led by Mitsuharu Matsumoto, the head of the Kyodo Dairy Research Institute. Their pioneering research focuses on understanding the immune-regulating effects of polyamines produced in the gut, particularly through the utilization of the Bifidobacterium LKM512 strain combined with arginine intake. This combination has revealed its anti-allergy and lifespan-extending properties, ultimately leading to the development of functional yogurt products that embody these findings.

The Food Immunity Industry Award recognizes researchers and teams who achieve outstanding results in applied food immunology, significantly benefiting the health of individuals. The awards highlight the connection between research and practical applications that contribute to industry advancements. Kyodo Dairy's accomplishment is particularly noteworthy, as it stems from nearly two decades of research, delving into the relationship between gut-derived polyamines and the host's immune functions – an area that previously lacked global precedents.

In an official statement, Matsumoto expressed gratitude for the recognition of their long-term efforts, especially highlighting how the findings on gut microbiota-related polyamines have been appreciated from an immune perspective. He also mentioned the relevance of these findings for their ongoing yogurt projects aimed at preventing arteriosclerosis, where mechanisms such as inflammation suppression are intrinsically linked to the immune modulation recognized by this award.

Kyodo Dairy is committed to advancing science-based product development, prioritizing healthy and rich food culture. Their mission is to contribute to a healthy lifestyle for their consumers while continuously exploring the benefits of gut-derived polyamines in fostering well-being and longevity.

As part of their dedication, they continue to honor the principles established during their founding in December 1953, emphasizing a cooperative partnership with dairy farmers to produce quality dairy products. As a member of the Zen-Noh Group since June 2022, Kyodo Dairy has preserved its commitment to a sustainable dairy industry while focusing on product excellence fueled by rigorous research and development.

Products from Kyodo Dairy, such as the beloved 'Meito' brand and the 'Nokyo' brand, are a testament to their philosophy of 'enhancing nature's brilliance with taste,' ensuring that both producers and consumers remain connected and satisfied.

To explore more about the award-winning research and Kyodo Dairy's contributions to food immunology and health, you can visit the following links: