Morinaga Launches Two “Weider Protein Bar ”Easy-to-take Protein Products

Morinaga & Co., Ltd. will relaunch two of its easy-to-take and delicious protein products under the Weider brand--“Weider Protein Bar, Wafer Type” and “Weider Protein Bar, Choco-wafer Type” (JPY 137/bar)--at convenience stores and train station kiosks nationwide on 21 October 2008. The product has been designed with a focus on flavor and form, and is a filling snack that can be eaten anywhere for people who want to supplement their meal-time protein intake. The product contains 7 g of protein (the same amount as one glass of milk) as well as vitamin B7, which is used in protein metabolism.