KaneKa Co., Ltd. announced that it will increase prices by 15 yen per kilogram for deliveries from December 1, 2026, and by an additional 15 yen per kilogram for deliveries from January 1, 2027. The price increase applies to all varieties of general and special vinyl chloride resin and vinyl chloride paste resin, reflecting rises in repair costs, raw material costs, and utility costs.
Kaneka will launch “Power to Move Forward Lemon Myrtle Drink – Refreshing Citrus Flavor” on September 28 through Kaneka Foods. The drink was jointly developed with the Japan Walking Association. It contains casuarinin, a lemon myrtle-derived ingredient that Kaneka has been researching, and was given a refreshing citrus flavor based on feedback from association members. It is offered as a beverage that is easy to incorporate into daily health routines, such as before or after light exercise or walking.
KANEKA Co., Ltd. will donate a total of 10 million yen to Kumamoto Prefecture as a relief fund from the company and the 'KANEKA UNITED Kizuna Fund' to support the victims of the 2026 Kumamoto earthquake and to aid in the recovery and reconstruction of the affected area.
Kaneka will revise the prices of the “My Power® Reduced Coenzyme Q10” series sold through Kaneka Your Health Care, effective for orders received on October 5, 2026. The revision is due to increases in raw material and processing costs resulting from fluctuations in energy prices and foreign exchange rates. For the products listed in the announcement, the approximately 30-day supply of ENERGY will increase from ¥3,800 to ¥3,990, the approximately 90-day supply from ¥10,602 to ¥11,100, and BEAUTIFLY® ex from ¥4,900 to ¥5,140.
Kaneka Corporation will raise the prices of its yeast products by ¥18 per kilogram (¥9 per 500 grams) from current prices for shipments made on or after November 1, 2026. The costs of raw materials such as molasses, packaging materials, labor, and logistics continue to rise, exceeding the range that the company can absorb through its own efforts. To ensure continued stable supply, the company will revise its prices.
On September 10, Kaneka will launch a campaign supporting the 'Yuragi Generation' with the theme 'Make Yourself a Greater Ally'. They will publish support messages on a dedicated website, and on the LINE official account, they plan to collect concerns and stories under the title 'Our Yuragi White Paper'.
Kaneka, through Kaneka Foods, will launch the functional food with health claim "Watashi no Chikara® Q10 Yogurt Sleep Care" and a drink type on September 2. It contains 100 mg of reduced coenzyme Q10, which has been reported to improve sleep quality and reduce transient stress and fatigue upon waking. It also contains vitamin C and E, and has been certified as a recommended product by the Japan Sleep Science Research Institute.
Kaneka is launching the "My Power® Reduced Coenzyme Q10 Gummy" melon soda flavor through Kaneka Foods, initially at select convenience stores nationwide from August 18, and will gradually expand sales. The gummy contains 100 mg of reduced coenzyme Q10, has a smooth jelly texture, and offers a refreshing melon soda taste with two distinct textures.
Kaneka Corporation will issue the 10th unsecured ordinary corporate bond, the 'Social Bond', to raise funds for the construction of a new medical catheter plant at the Tomotō factory. The offering amount is 10 billion yen, with a maturity of 5 years, scheduled for issuance in September 2026. The raised funds will be used for equipment investment in the new plant, and after completion, the plan is to increase catheter production capacity to about twice its current level.
KANEKA Co., Ltd. will provide special sponsorship for the Hokkaido Marathon 2026, and through its ongoing sponsorship since 2013, it will support participants with introductions to reduced coenzyme Q10 and runner-oriented events. At the event, the company will display its logo and award medals to winners, and the runner registration bags will contain KANEKA biodegradable biopolymer Green Planet®. During the Hokkaido Marathon EXPO 2026 on August 28-29, supplements containing reduced coenzyme Q10 and related products will be sold at special prices.