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Beyond Freshness! Microorganisms open up a cold but hot revolution in logistics / September 6, 2025 (Sat.) 16:20-17:10

2025.08.22

[Hyperdisciplinary Conference Osaka 2025] Beyond Freshness! Microorganisms open up a cold and hot logistics revolution / Saturday, September 6, 2025, 16:20-17:10

The Hyper Interdisciplinary Conference Osaka 2025, hosted by RIVANES, will hold the session "Beyond Freshness! (session partner: Daikin Industries, Ltd.) will be held at the Hyper Interdisciplinary Conference Osaka 2025.

The Association of Hyperdifferent Fields, Osaka 2025 Details

Many of the foods that grace our tables reach us after long journeys, sometimes across oceans. In the transportation of fruits and vegetables, in particular, it is essential to ensure a cold chain to maintain freshness. However, many of these products are exposed to microorganisms during transportation, deteriorate and spoil, and are disposed of, resulting in food loss. In this session, we will work with microbiology experts to explore control methods in the cold chain and the possibility of using microorganisms to create value-added food products beyond freshness preservation.

We will have a program of discussions with researchers, ventures, and companies from a variety of perspectives, not limited to the themes of this session. For more information,Conference Websitefor more information.

Beyond Freshness!

Microorganisms open up a cold but hot logistics revolution

Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025, 16:20-17:10
Place: Grand Cube Osaka (Osaka Prefectural International Convention Center)
(5-3-51 Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture)

speaker

Ms. Shiho Matsuura
Information and Communication Group, Technology Innovation Center, Daikin Industries, Ltd.

In college, she majored in Food and Nutrition and obtained her Registered Dietitian license in 2018. After graduation, she worked in food analysis at an analytical institute handling imported food and other products, where she was engaged in ensuring food safety and quality. Then, from 2020, he was involved in proposal sales of analytical services for customers in the life science field at a chemical analysis company, gaining experience in both technical knowledge and sales skills. 2024, he joined Daikin Industries, Ltd. to launch a new business in the cold chain field to solve social issues and create sustainable He is currently working on initiatives to solve social issues and create sustainable value.

Ms. Yuko Kumeida
Visiting Professor, Research Center for Microbial Control, Osaka Public University / Vice President, NPO Mold Consultation Center

For about 30 years, he was engaged in the inspection and research of bacteria and fungi at the Osaka Prefectural Institute of Public Health, where he helped solve numerous problems in the fields of food hygiene and environmental sanitation. After retirement, he worked for the Osaka Food Sanitation Association before assuming his current position. He is also actively involved in academic activities as a director of the Japanese Society of Bacteriostasis and Mold Prevention and a former director of the Japanese Society of Food Microbiology.
Combining years of field experience and research results, the company now offers multifaceted mold-related testing, research, and consulting services. They scientifically analyze the ecology and characteristics of various molds and propose highly effective control and prevention measures from a microbiological perspective. Responding to a wide range of needs from industry to households, the company is committed to maintaining people's health and a safe and secure living environment.

Mr. Natsuki Suganuma
Representative Director, bacterico, Inc.

After completing the master's program at Nagoya University Graduate School of Drug Discovery Science, he engaged in research on intestinal bacteria at Ezaki Glico Co. With the mission of "Happiness for tomorrow starts from the intestines - Draw out the potential of intestinal bacteria and make each person's aspirations come true", he provides personalized and optimized intestinal flora care services. He is also a faculty member of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Keio University.

Moderator.

Itsuko Kawashima
Educational Development Division, LIVERNESS Co.

Completed graduate studies in Biological Resource Sciences, Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba. Master of Agriculture. During his university years, he was a member of the Laboratory of Microbial Function Utilization. He conducted research on the relationship between bacterial biofilm structure and environmental response and intercellular communication, including his master's thesis on "Emergence of variants and biofilm behavior in environmental isolates of Lactobacillus plantarum. At RIVANES, he is engaged in discovering research seeds originating from universities and national research institutes, supporting venture companies, and creating cases of collaboration with companies.

Registration for auditing is now open.

We look forward to welcoming many people from academia, local businesses, venture companies, large corporations, town factories, producers, local governments, junior high school, high school and technical college students, and others to the Hyperdifferent Fields Conference.

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Contact Us

For inquiries regarding this matter, please contact

Liverness Corporation (Takeshi Inoue and Seno)
TEL: 03-5227-4198
e-mail : [email protected]