- In December 2023, Daiken Biomedical, an international health food manufacturer headquartered in Taipei, brought together a team of doctors and specialists from the U.S., Japan, and Taiwan to design and develop products with optimal formulas. Following comprehensive research and collaboration that included thousands of studies from international journals and thorough safety tests, they launched the Q10-Natto Plus Red Yeast Rice Complex
- In August 2023, Daily Need Exim Pvt Ltd announced the initiation of its import and sale of Natto, a traditional Japanese health food, into India through its online store, "MAIN DISH.in". This move introduced a new dietary option to Indian consumers seeking a balanced and healthy lifestyle
- In March 2023, the Japan Natto Cooperative Society Federation introduced the Chinese version of its new website, titled "Natto Power – Japanese Fermented Food Natto, the Key to Better Living," to spread awareness of natto's health benefits and promote it globally as a cornerstone of Japanese dietary health
- In May 2021, Gnosis by Lesaffre, a global supplier of vitamin K2, enhanced its product portfolio by acquiring NattoPharma, a well-known supplier. This acquisition enabled Gnosis to expand its range of solutions, meeting varied market needs and consumer demands, particularly in response to the common deficiency of vitamin K2 in typical diets
- In May 2021, Compagnie Des Levures Lesaffre, a French company, completed the purchase of the remaining 23% stake in NattoPharma ASA, a Norwegian biotechnology company
