Nomura Milk Industry Introduces Solar Power System, Aiming for 45% Self-Generated Electricity
Nomura Milk Industry Co., Ltd. announced in April 2026 the installation of solar power generation equipment at its 'My Flora Plant' manufacturing base in Mihara City, Hiroshima Prefecture. This system is projected to supply approximately 40% to 45% (about 65,000 to 74,000 kWh) of the plant's annual electricity consumption and is expected to reduce CO2 emissions by 31 to 36 tons annually. Founded in 1897, Nomura Milk Industry has focused on fermentation technology and gut environment research since 2010, primarily producing plant-based lactic acid bacteria beverages like 'My Flora'.
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Nomura Milk Industry, founded in 1897, initially produced a wide range of dairy products. Around 2010, it shifted its focus to fermentation technology and gut environment research, specializing in high-concentration fermentation technology using plant-based lactic acid bacteria. The company manufactures and sells the plant-based lactic acid bacteria beverage 'My Flora' and does not produce traditional milk. It also provides fermentation technology guidance and raw materials to dairy manufacturers globally and actively conducts human clinical trials and gut flora analysis. The product 'Synbiotics My Flora' is a Food with Function Claims (Notification Number H1085), developed in collaboration with Hiroshima University. It contains live Lactiplantibacillus plantarum SN13T strain and isomaltooligosaccharide, which are claimed to improve bowel movements and regulate gut condition for individuals prone to constipation.