12 articles
Origin Dynamics
Antara · Indonesian National News Agency
Indonesia-Konjac Supply Chain Cooperation Expands with China-bound Export Agreement
PT Agrobisnis and Chinese buyers sign agreement targeting 50,000 tonnes annually by 2030, with domestic glucomannan refining capacity to follow.
Origin Dynamics
FFTC · Asia-Pacific Food & Fertilizer Technology Centre
Konjac in Indonesia: From Traditional Crop to National Priority Export Commodity
A systematic overview of cultivation techniques, export economic value, and the government's roadmap for expanding production and deep processing.
Origin Dynamics
Visit Gunma · Gunma Prefecture Official
Gunma Konnyaku: From Local Specialty to Superfood — A Blueprint for Origin Branding
Gunma, producing ~90% of Japan's konnyaku, demonstrates a complete pathway from commodity to cultural IP through JKA certification and premium product export.
Origin Dynamics
Eastern Morning · Sustainable Agriculture
Sustainable Konjac Farming & Traceable Supply Chain: 10,000+ Farmers, End-to-End Management
A "Company + Cooperatives + Base + Farmers" model covering 50,000+ acres achieves full traceability from soil screening through factory delivery.
Research
Frontiers in Plant Science · 2025
Amorphophallus konjac: Traditional Uses, Bioactive Potential and Emerging Applications
A 2025 review summarises traditional uses, bioactive components and emerging applications of Amorphophallus konjac, supporting a broader research agenda beyond single-ingredient claims.
Research
Discover Food · Springer Nature · 2025
KGM, Gut Microbiota and Metabolic Regulation: 2025 Review Evidence
A 2025 review discusses KGM mechanisms around gut microbiota and metabolic regulation, while noting that health communication should remain evidence-based and jurisdiction-specific.
Research
PubMed · Carbohydrate Polymers · 2026
Thermo-Irreversible KGM Gels: Preparation, Mechanisms and Applications
A 2026 review summarises preparation mechanisms and application pathways for thermo-irreversible konjac glucomannan gels.
Market Trends
FoodNavigator USA · 2026
Gen Z and Health-Focused Consumers Drive Konjac Into Mainstream: Drinks, Meal Replacements and Sushi
Konjac has expanded from Asian grocery stores to gyms and mainstream supermarkets; the US market is projected to reach $630M by 2035 on low-cal, high-fibre positioning.
Market Trends
The World of Chinese · 2025
China's Konjac Obsession: From a 2,000-Year History to a 2025 Blockbuster Snack
Wei Long's Refreshing Konjac snack surpassed CNY 2B in H1 2025 revenue, transforming konjac from a traditional ingredient into a mainstream health snack category.
Market Trends
Eastern Morning · Industry Insights
Konjac Noodles (Shirataki): From Niche Ingredient to Global Health Food Trend
Market value of ~$1.47B in 2024 projected to nearly double by 2032–2033; ketogenic and gluten-free diets are the primary growth engines.
Market Trends
ResearchAndMarkets · 2026
Food-Grade Konjac Market Report 2026: Demand for Clean-Label Fibre Ingredients
Recent market research projects continued growth for food-grade konjac applications through 2032, driven by clean-label, dietary fibre and plant-based food demand.
Regulation
EFSA · European Food Safety Authority
Scientific Opinion on Glucomannan Health Claims: Weight, Glycaemia and Cholesterol Evidence Review
EFSA's authoritative ruling on three KGM health claims — the core compliance reference for functional food labelling in EU markets.