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We will be holding an online seminar focused on the measurement of free fatty acids (FFA) in raw milk! All of our staff sincerely look forward to your participation. ■ This webinar is particularly recommended for the following individuals: - Those involved in quality assessment and acceptance testing of raw milk - Those who want to understand the factors leading to FFA generation and improve production processes - Those interested in new analysis items and utilization methods using Milkoscan - Those who wish to gain a deeper understanding of raw milk quality from a research and technical perspective ■ Date and Time: January 28, 2026 (Wednesday) 13:00 - 14:30 ■ Content: - Greetings and introduction of the speaker, introduction of the CombiFoss raw milk component measurement device - Making sure not a single drop of raw milk is wasted. Managing FFA in milk to minimize waste. - What are free fatty acids and why are they important? - Analysis, testing, and reporting of the FFA situation in Canada - Introduction of risk factors for FFA generation - Q&A session ■ Registration: Please register in advance via the link below or the QR code. *For more details, please download the PDF and check it.

We exhibited our Foss products at "Drink Japan 2025," held from December 3 (Wednesday) to December 5 (Friday)! We sincerely thank you for taking the time to view our products and solutions amidst your busy schedule. Our company offers various solutions that contribute to quality control and efficiency in the analysis of raw materials, including FT-IR analyzers that can rapidly measure components in wine, beer, sake, and dairy products. ■ Exhibited Equipment: - FT-IR component analyzer for wine/sake "OenoFoss 2" - FT-IR component analyzer for beer "BeerFoss FT GO" - FT-IR component analyzer for wine "WineScan 3 / SO2" - FT-IR component analyzer for milk and dairy products "MilkoScan FT3/Mars" If you have any questions about the exhibited content or products, or if you would like any materials, please feel free to contact us. We look forward to your continued support.

This time, Foss Japan exhibited OenoFoss2 at the 2025 Kofu Conference of the Japanese Grape and Wine Society! If you would like technical materials, catalogs, or information on implementation results related to wine analysis, please feel free to contact Foss Japan. => Contact: 03-5962-4811

Foss Japan has participated in the Near Infrared Forum. During the corporate presentation, we introduced the "FOSS Advanced NIR Forum" held in June. If you would like technical documents, catalogs, or information on implementation results, please contact Foss Japan.

We would like to inform you about order and shipping, as well as support services during the winter holiday period as follows. Please download the PDF to check the schedule. ■ Regarding Orders 1) Orders can be placed anytime at the 【FOSS WEBSHOP】. Stock will be prioritized. (https://www.myfoss.com/s/) 2) Please specify your "desired delivery date" when placing your order. 3) Due to expected high order volume and shipping delays around the holidays, please make your requests with ample time. ■ Regarding Customer Support For any malfunctions or issues during the holiday period... Customers with maintenance contracts should contact the dedicated number for after-hours support. Other customers can reach us via email. Please provide details such as "model name," "serial number," "symptoms," and "contact person's name." Our service engineers will contact you in the order your inquiry is received. E-Mail: service@foss.co.jp (Support hours: 9 AM to 5 PM)

We held an open house for the MilkoScan series, which has become a global standard in the dairy industry, along with other NIR analysis devices in Tokyo and Fukuoka. Those who brought their own samples were able to experience measurements with each model, and I hope they gained a better understanding of the actual operations! We have a range of devices that can assist in the rapid and efficient analysis of tasks, so if you are interested, please feel free to contact us. TEL: 03-5962-4811 / Mail: info@foss.co.jp

Foss Japan recently held a webinar introducing the use of inline analytical devices, focusing on innovation in quality and manufacturing management in the food, feed, and other industries. In this webinar, we clearly presented the specific benefits of introducing inline analysis, actual case studies of implementation, and how to operate the devices. ■Content (Dairy, Meat, Feed, Grain sectors) - The value and potential of inline analysis becoming widespread in manufacturing sites - Basic knowledge and functionality of inline component analysis devices - The effects of component analysis devices on productivity improvement and quality management - Tips for effective manufacturing process improvements to address labor shortages and working hour regulations For those who wish to receive catalogs, presentation materials, or quotes, please contact Foss Japan. TEL: 03-5962-4811 / MAIL: info@foss.co.jp

We held a "Calibration Model Creation Training Workshop" utilizing near-infrared and mid-infrared spectroscopic devices. The workshop provided a practical format for systematically learning from the principles of spectroscopic analysis to the actual construction and evaluation of calibration models. Participants included a wide range of customers, from those who will be using the devices to those aiming for higher accuracy in calibration model creation. 【Overview】 - Principles and measurement methods of near-infrared and infrared spectroscopy - Comparison of near-infrared spectroscopic devices and data utilization - Practical spectral data analysis - (FossCalibrator) - PCA and preprocessing - Importing reference values, user-defined sample sets - Calibration model development (PLS regression, cross-validation) - Validation - Advanced calibration model development (LOCAL, ANN) Foss Japan will continue to hold such workshops and training sessions regularly in the future. If you are interested, please check for upcoming event information. >> Contact: 03-5962-4811 / info@foss.co.jp

This time, Foss Japan exhibited component analysis devices for wine, sake, and beer at the "International Fermentation and Brewing Food Industry Exhibition" held from July 16 (Wednesday) to July 18 (Friday)! ■Exhibited Equipment: - FT-IR component analysis device for wine/sake "OenoFoss 2" - FT-IR component analysis device for beer "BeerFoss FT GO" - FT-IR component analysis device for wine "WineScan 3 / SO2" *In addition to the above exhibited devices, Foss also handles equipment specialized in component analysis for soy sauce, miso, yogurt, and other foods. If you would like more details, please contact Foss Japan. > Contact: 03-5962-4811 / info@foss.co.jp

Foss Japan recently held an open house and component analysis seminar for the grain and feed industry, showcasing Foss's analytical equipment. Thank you to everyone who participated. 【Overview】 - Introduction of new products (demonstration of MycoFoss Micral) - Report on the NIR Forum - Case studies of the inline NIR device ProFoss used in the feed sector overseas - Basics of calibration curves and local analysis (Automatic Modeling) regarding calibration curves - Sample measurement - Open house Foss Japan will continue to provide useful information and hold events for everyone. If you are interested in seminar materials or have any inquiries, please contact Foss Japan. ■ Contact: 03-5962-4811 / info@foss.co.jp

We would like to inform you about order and shipping, as well as support services during the summer break as follows. Please download the PDF to check the schedule. ■ Regarding Orders 1) Orders can be placed at any time on the 【FOSS WEBSHOP】. Stock will be prioritized. (https://www.myfoss.com/s/) 2) Please clearly specify your "desired delivery date" when placing an order. 3) Due to expected concentration of orders and shipping delays before and after the holiday period, please make your requests with ample time. ■ Regarding Customer Support For any malfunctions or troubles during the break... Customers with a maintenance contract should contact the dedicated number for after-hours support. Other customers can reach us via email. Please provide details such as "model name," "serial number," "symptoms," and "contact person's name." Our customer support will contact you in the order of receipt. E-Mail: service@foss.co.jp

We are pleased to announce the launch of the latest model in the BactoScan series of raw milk bacterial count measurement devices, the "BactoScan5." In conjunction with this, we held a presentation event on May 30 in Obihiro. Contents: 1. Latest trends in raw milk testing overseas (support for sustainable raw milk production, efforts to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, etc.) 2. Case studies on the use of somatic cell count (DSCC) data with Fossomatic 7DC in the EU/USA 3. Introduction of BactoScan5 4. BactoScan5 demonstration 5. Tour of the Tokachi Agricultural Cooperative Association Livestock Inspection Center BactoScan has long been the global standard for bacterial count measurement devices used in raw milk testing in Japan and around the world. The newly launched "BactoScan5" is a fifth-generation model that achieves even higher performance and efficiency, providing new value in the field of raw milk testing. For more details, please contact Foss Japan.

Recently, we held a seminar, an open house (sample measurement), and a technical training session for users as part of Milk Solution Week in Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture. In the seminar, we introduced a wide range of topics, including not only the MilkoScan but also the automation of somatic cell count/bacterial count analysis and sterile sampling. During the open house, participants had the opportunity to experience measuring their own samples using the new MilkoScan FT3, and to confirm the operation of somatic cell count/bacterial count analysis using the BacSomatic. Although the parts manufacturing for the FT1 will conclude in three years, we conducted a technical training session for this still-active model. Thank you to everyone who participated. Foss Japan will continue to provide useful information and hold events for everyone in the future. If you are interested in seminar materials or other inquiries, please contact Foss Japan.

Recently, Foss Japan participated in the "Shikoku Brewing Seminar" held on March 14, where we attended a brewing lecture. Lecture Content: 1. "Sake Brewing from the Perspective of Rice" - National Research Institute of Brewing 2. "Innovation in Simultaneous Analysis Technology for Sake Components - Next-Generation Quality Control with OenoFoss2" - Yanai Electric Industry Co., Ltd. During the lecture, representatives from Yanai Electric Industry, who are our domestic agents for the OenoFoss2 used in sake analysis, provided a detailed introduction to OenoFoss2 and discussed the challenges of quality control in sake production. This garnered significant interest from manufacturing technicians, and an article about the lecture was published in the Jōkai Times! - Screening of the OenoFoss2 promotional video - Challenges of quality control in sake production - Measurement principles and features of OenoFoss2 - Comparison with conventional analysis methods - Current status and development plans for sake component calibration curves - Calibration curve evaluation - Live demonstrations The "OenoFoss2 for Sake" will be sold through Yanai Electric Industry Co., Ltd. For more details, please contact us at the following email: MAIL: jyozou-yanai@yanaidenki.co.jp

We are excited to announce the launch of the new raw milk bacterial count measurement device, 'BactoScan5'!! Since introducing the groundbreaking first-generation BactoScan in 1980, FOSS has been at the forefront of the milk quality revolution. This technology is based on the measurement of "Individual Bacterial Count (IBCIBC)" to accurately assess the hygienic quality of raw milk. The first-generation BactoScan set a new standard for rapid and accurate bacterial count measurement, paving the way for improved milk quality and food safety. For decades, BactoScan has established itself as the industry standard, obtaining all major official certifications and being implemented in over 1,000 units worldwide. Continuing this tradition, BactoScan5 further enhances the efficiency of raw milk testing. >> For those who would like detailed information, please download it from the product page or contact FOSS Japan. TEL: 03-5962-4811 / MAIL: info@foss.co.jp

We are pleased to announce the launch of the new near-infrared analyzer, the "NIRS DS3/F Auto Sampler"!! The "NIRS DS3" is an innovative NIR analysis solution that evolves from the globally popular "NIRS DS2500," pursuing operational improvements through the utilization of measurement data and adding new features. It contributes to the efficiency of manufacturing and quality control through a diverse range of application packages that cater to the food and feed sectors, from unground grains and feed to powdered samples and liquid samples like edible oils. We are excited to introduce the new auto sampler "NIRS DS3 A," which allows for continuous measurement of up to 20 samples. >> For those who would like detailed information, please download it from the product page or contact Foss Japan. TEL: 03-5962-4811 / MAIL: info@foss.co.jp

Recently, Foss Japan held a webinar introducing the latest analytical equipment specialized in the component analysis of soy sauce. There is growing anticipation for methods that can analyze each component of soy sauce with high precision and simultaneously, based on FT-IR (Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy), which has become widespread in various domestic industries. Soy sauce is an essential seasoning in Japanese food culture, and its flavor and quality are determined by the balance of its components. However, accurate component analysis is indispensable for maintaining and improving the quality of soy sauce. In this seminar, we introduced the possibilities of soy sauce production through our analytical solutions, from raw material management to product analysis! Thank you to all the customers who participated. Overview: - Utilization of analytical equipment in soy sauce production - Features and applications of the new generation of analytical equipment - Demonstration and Q&A If you would like the materials, please contact Foss Japan. Contact: 03-5962-4811 / info@foss.co.jp

Foss Japan gave a presentation at the Rapid Testing Research Conference held on March 27. ■Presentation Topic: Current Status of Rapid Testing in the Raw Milk Industry and Future Prospects for Residual Antibiotic Screening Tests ■Speaker: Hiroyuki Kondo, Foss Japan Co., Ltd. Thank you for the many comments and inquiries we received after the presentation. If you would like the materials discussed on the day, please contact Foss Japan. Contact: info@foss.co.jp / 03-5962-4811

We held an online webinar about our component analysis devices and safety inspection products that can be utilized across various industries. In this webinar, we specifically introduced our lineup of devices and their features, as well as the types of samples that can be used, providing tips that can lead to improved operational efficiency and quality. We also showcased new products developed specifically for certain industries, in addition to devices that are already widely used in the domestic market. Thank you to everyone who participated! ■ Seminar Overview - For customers in the dairy industry - For customers in research institutions and contract testing industries - For customers in the sake-related industries (wine, beer, sake, whiskey) - For customers in the grain and grain processing industries - For customers in the feed industry - For customers in the meat and livestock by-products industries At FOSS Japan, we will continue to provide useful information and hold events for everyone. If you are interested in seminar materials or have any inquiries, please contact FOSS Japan.

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