FOSS JAPAN Co., Ltd. List of News Articles

To respond to changes in the environment surrounding the food and agriculture sectors, such as labor shortages and increasing quality demands, the efficiency of analytical operations has become an important theme. This seminar will introduce methods for utilizing analytical techniques in quality control and manufacturing processes, incorporating specific case studies from various industries. Please feel free to consult us about any concerns related to your daily analytical operations or any questions regarding quality control and process improvement. We also welcome visitors who are only interested in gathering information, so please take this opportunity to see and experience our solutions firsthand. We look forward to your visit. ■ Date and Time: November 11, 2026 (Wednesday) 10:00-16:30 The preview, equipment introduction, sample measurement, and individual consultation will be held outside of the seminar hours, so feel free to come at your preferred time. ■ Recommended for: ✓ Individuals from food, beverage, agriculture, livestock, grain, and feed manufacturers ✓ Teachers from analytical centers, testing research institutions, universities, and educational institutions ✓ Those who feel there are areas for improvement in their current analysis ✓ Those interested in examples of labor-saving and automation in analytical operations *Please check the PDF for more details.

We would like to provide information about the annual schedule for the event planned for 2026. This year, we are planning a wide range of activities, including: - Technical training sessions to deepen understanding of analytical techniques - Open house events where you can see the equipment in person - Seminars and workshops categorized by field and theme These will be held online and in various locations. Details about the start of registration and the programs for each event will be provided as the event dates approach. Please note that the schedule may be subject to change, so we appreciate your understanding in advance. Our staff is looking forward to the opportunity to meet with all of you this year. Thank you for your continued support of FOSS Japan.

FOSS Japan will participate in the Near Infrared Forum (co-hosted by ANS2026) to be held in Okinawa. In the corporate presentation, we will introduce FOSS's wide range of applications. FOSS's NIR analysis solutions are adopted across various industries, including dairy products, grains, food, beverages, and animal feed. They analyze everything from incoming raw materials to manufacturing processes and final products quickly and with high precision, supporting quality stabilization, process management optimization, and production efficiency improvement. Furthermore, in recent years, the application has expanded to diverse industrial fields such as paper and wood, coffee, chocolate, pasta and noodles, rice flour, pet food, spices, and sugar manufacturing. With reliable performance and a rich lineup, we support our customers' quality management and the digitalization of manufacturing sites! => Contact: 03-5962-4811

We are pleased to announce that FOSS Japan will hold a special forum to introduce application examples from various industries and the latest application developments underway overseas. FOSS's NIR analysis solutions are adopted across a wide range of industries, including dairy products, grains, food, beverages, and animal feed. In recent years, the application has expanded into diverse industrial fields such as rice flour, milling, noodles, snacks, and spices. With proven performance and a rich lineup, we are expanding the possibilities for new quality management. We invite you to experience new hints for quality management and process improvement at the venue. ■ Date and Time: November 25, 2026 (Wednesday) 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM ■ Target Audience: Individuals involved in the manufacturing, quality control, and research and development of rice flour, milling, dried noodles, instant noodles, snack foods, spices, seasonings, and other milling processed products. ■ Program: - Live demonstrations of various analytical instruments to see, touch, and verify - Introduction of applications for each product overseas - Rapid measurement demonstrations using actual samples - Key points for creating calibration curves for optimal near-infrared applications for your products *Please check the PDF for more details.

Recently, we held technical training sessions for the MilkoScan FT3 at five locations nationwide. In this training, we provided a wide range of useful information for operating the equipment, including explanations of the principles and structure of the device, how to create measurement products, daily maintenance, and how to respond to issues when they arise. Additionally, this year we introduced new methods for utilizing digital services (such as FossCalibrator and IQX) and also prepared hands-on sessions where participants could experience operating the equipment using a PC. Thank you to everyone who participated. Please feel free to contact us with any questions after the training. ------- At Foss Japan, in addition to training sessions and workshops to ensure you can use our equipment with confidence, we hold many events throughout the year. In seminars and open houses tailored to specific industries and analytical techniques, we showcase Foss's latest analytical solutions. -------

We have exhibited the near-infrared analysis device "NIRS DS3" at the "134th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Animal Science" held at Miyazaki University. Thank you to everyone who visited our booth. Public Symposium Japanese Food Culture to the World and into the Future ~Technological Innovations Supporting the Wagyu Brand from Feed Production to the Dining Table~ If you would like technical materials, catalogs, or information on installation results regarding our analysis devices, please feel free to contact Foss Japan. => Contact: 03-5962-4811

We held a technical training session for the Keltec 8000 series. Thank you very much to everyone who participated. ■ Main Content: - What is the Kjeldahl method? - Introduction to the principle structure of the device, each module, and flow path - Maintenance methods - Common troubles and how to address them - About spare parts - Disassembly procedures and precautions for the device - Introduction to the Keltec 9 ■ Target Participants: - Users currently using the Keltec 8000 series - Users considering purchasing the successor model, the Keltec 9 series For inquiries, please contact us at 03-5962-4811. ------- At Foss Japan, in addition to training sessions and workshops to ensure the safe use of our devices, we hold many events throughout the year. In seminars and open houses tailored to specific industries and analytical technologies, we introduce Foss's latest analytical solutions. -------

We held a free webinar focusing on FOSS's inline analysis devices "ProFoss 2" and "ProcessScan2," introducing the benefits and applications of inline analysis. In Part 2, we also introduced how customers can develop and manage calibration curves tailored to their products using FOSS's calibration curve development software "FossCalibrator." This program will be useful for customers considering applications not only for existing analyses but also for new products and processes. We had participants from a wide range of food industries, including dairy, feed, grains, milling, and general food manufacturing! ■ Content: How Inline Analysis Changes Manufacturing Sites - Why inline analysis is expected now - Case studies and application images Calibration Curve Development with FossCalibrator - Benefits of developing unique calibration curves - How to apply it to inline analysis - Examples of applications to a wide range of products ■ For more details, please contact us at: 03-5962-4811

Foss Japan exhibited component analysis equipment for wine, soy sauce, sake, and more at the "International Fermentation and Brewing Food Industry Exhibition" held from August 4 (Tuesday) to August 6 (Thursday)! ■Exhibited Equipment: - FT-IR component analysis device for wine/sake "OenoFoss 2" >> It has been officially registered for the Small and Medium Enterprises Labor-Saving Investment Subsidy (catalog order type)! - FT-IR component analysis device for soy sauce and wine "WineScan 3 / SO2" *In addition to the above exhibited equipment, Foss also handles devices specialized in component analysis of other fermented foods such as beer, miso, and dairy products. For more details, 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 holiday 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 clearly specify your "desired delivery date" when placing an order. 3) Due to expected order concentration and shipping delays around the holidays, please make your requests with ample time. ■ Regarding Customer Support For any malfunctions or troubles during the holiday... 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

Well, it's already July! We've entered the second half of the fiscal year, and this month is actually a special one for us at Foss. Since our founder, Nils Foss, established the company in July 1956, we hold a ceremony every year to celebrate "Foss's Birthday," where Foss subsidiaries around the world celebrate with a "birthday cake." This year is particularly significant as it marks our 70th anniversary, and we plan to celebrate grandly in various countries. Foss's history began in 1956 with the launch of the "Ceratest," a portable grain moisture meter. It feels truly innovative that, 70 years ago, we introduced a measurement device specifically for grains that was quick and easy to use. Since then, we have continuously provided our customers with cutting-edge analytical instruments, such as Promilk, the prototype of our current dairy component measurement device, Milkoscan, and Bactoscan, which was already close to today's raw milk bacterial count measurement device in the 1980s. As we celebrate our 70th anniversary this year and beyond, we will continue to introduce new products that meet our customers' needs, and we look forward to your continued support.

We held an open house and various seminars for the grain and feed industry as well as public research facilities in Kobe. ■Overview: - Greetings and introduction of Foss product lineup *Online participation available - Basics of NIR and selection of optimal models *Online participation available - Demonstration of calibration software FossCalibrator: Let's create a calibration curve *On-site only - Sample measurement and open house *On-site only If you would like any materials, please feel free to contact us.

We are pleased to announce a special pricing campaign for our customers who are considering the efficiency and labor-saving of analysis operations, targeting Kjeltec, Soxtec, and Fibertec. This limited-time campaign offers favorable conditions for the introduction of widely used equipment for routine analyses such as nitrogen and protein analysis, solvent extraction, and crude fiber and dietary fiber analysis. This campaign is recommended not only for new installations but also for customers considering equipment upgrades. For more details about the campaign, please contact your sales representative. ■ Target Equipment: - Kjelda Automatic Distillation Unit + Decomposition Unit - Soxtec Series Solvent Extraction Unit - Fibertec Crude Fiber and Dietary Fiber Extraction Unit ■ Campaign Period: Until deliveries in 2026 ■ Contact Information: Foss Japan Co., Ltd. Sales Team Phone: 03-5962-4811 / Email: info@foss.co.jp We will continue to provide products and services that satisfy our customers. Thank you for your continued support.

We are pleased to announce that our wine FT-IR component analysis device, 'OenoFoss2', has been registered as a certified equipment in the catalog for the Small and Medium Enterprise Productivity Investment Subsidy! Please consider taking advantage of this opportunity to implement it with the subsidy. Contact: 03-5962-4811

We will be temporarily closed on the following dates due to employee training. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. ■ Closure Period June 11 (Thursday) to June 12 (Friday), 2026, all day ■ Regarding Orders 1) Orders placed after June 10 (Wednesday) will generally be shipped on or after June 16 (Tuesday) or June 17 (Wednesday). 2) Orders can be placed anytime on the 【FOSS WEBSHOP】. The official delivery date will be communicated after June 15 (Monday). 3) Please specify your "desired delivery date" when placing an order. 4) In case of emergencies, please contact us not only by sending the order form but also by phone. ■ Regarding Customer Support During the closure, any malfunctions or issues will be accepted via email or voicemail. Please provide detailed information including "model name," "serial number," "symptoms," "contact person's name," and "contact information." Our customer support will contact you in the order of receipt. E-Mail: service@foss.co.jp Contact: 03-5962-4811 Reception Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

We would like to inform you about the business hours during the GW period, as well as order, shipping, and support services. 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. 2) Please specify your "desired delivery date" when placing an order. 3) Due to expected high order volume and shipping delays before and after the holiday, please make your requests with ample time. ■ Regarding Customer Support For any malfunctions or issues during the holiday... 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 customer support will contact you in the order of receipt. E-Mail: service@foss.co.jp

I want to invest in equipment, but... 'The costs are high.' 'I want to implement it this year, but I can't take the plunge.' 'I'm hesitant because the analysis equipment is expensive.' —For customers with such concerns, we highly recommend utilizing the 'subsidy program.' You can receive up to two-thirds of the costs, and the acceptance rate is a high 67%. This is a great opportunity to move forward with necessary equipment investments while significantly reducing implementation costs! The subsidy program is publicly offered by the national government and various local governments, so timing is crucial. 'The subsidy program seems complicated...' 'What kind of subsidies are available?' 'Will I qualify for this subsidy?' If you have such concerns, please rest assured. Feel free to contact us! Phone: 03-5962-4811

We would like to congratulate you on your continued prosperity during these times. We sincerely appreciate your exceptional support. Regarding the matter at hand, costs such as raw materials, labor, and transportation continue to fluctuate, and we are making efforts to improve operational efficiency and reduce expenses to absorb these costs. However, as you are all aware, due to the turmoil in the global situation leading to soaring raw material prices, it has become increasingly difficult to absorb the rising procurement costs solely through the efficiency of sales activities and logistics operations. Therefore, we regret to inform you that we must revise our product prices. We kindly ask for your understanding of the circumstances. For details regarding the revised prices of each product, please feel free to contact us. ■ Products subject to price revision: Equipment, reagents, consumables, parts, some service fees, maintenance contracts ■ Implementation date of price revision: For maintenance contracts, from orders and renewals received on April 1, 2026; for equipment, reagents, consumables, and parts, from orders received by our company on April 1, 2026; service fees will apply from services conducted after April 1, 2026. * For the revised service fee schedule, please contact our company.

We held a preview event for our newly released latest device, "Micral." Micral is a next-generation solution equipped with the latest LIBS technology (Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy), achieving both "significant simplification of sample preparation" and "overwhelming analysis speed." It accommodates a variety of samples (matrices) such as food, feed, and dairy products, bringing innovation to on-site analysis operations. We wanted you to directly experience the operability and speed of Micral, so we invited customers to bring their own samples for measurement during this event. We hope that this can serve as a hint for improving the efficiency and safety of your analysis operations and be considered as one of the factors in your future equipment selection. For more detailed information, please contact Foss Japan. Phone: 03-5962-4811 Email: info@foss.co.jp

We recently held an online seminar focused on the measurement of free fatty acids (FFA) in raw milk. Thank you very much to everyone who participated. ■ Target Audience: - Those involved in the quality evaluation and acceptance testing of raw milk - Those who want to understand the factors contributing 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 ■ Content: - Greetings and introduction of the speakers, introduction of the CombiFoss raw milk component measurement device - Making sure not to waste a single drop of raw milk. 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 If you would like the materials or videos from the day, please feel free to contact us. > Phone: 03-5962-4811 > Email: info@foss.co.jp