In a world first, a Japanese research institute has developed a process for making sake from trees, with at least one startup aiming to commercialize its cedar-based product by 2025.The Forestry and Forest Products Research Institute devised the manufacturing process, which is similar to that for producing shochu, to create unique flavors using cutting-edge fermentation technology, considered to be the first of its kind in the world.Although the high cost of installing equipment for the production process presents a challenge for companies wishing to enter the market, the research institute…READ FULL ARTICLE
