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Seiyu to Launch Taiwanese Japonica Rice “Musubi no Sato” ; 20% cheaper than Japanese rice.
Seiyu Co., Ltd. (Musashino City, Tokyo, President Tsuneo Okubo) will begin selling the Taiwanese rice "Musubi no Sato 5kg" at 138 Seiyu stores in the Kanto region starting Thursday, November 14. Additionally, the "Shoku no Sachi" food brand, known for its carefully curated products by expert...
Marusanai relaunches “Soymilk Yogurt 400g made with domestic soybeans” as a functional food
[Press Release] Announcement date: August 1, 2024 <Lactic acid bacteria are also derived from plants! The "Soy Milk Yogurt" series has seen an increase in shipments for 13 consecutive years> "Soy milk yogurt made with domestic soybeans" A functional food that "improves bowel movements"!...
“Horoyoi ” New release for a limited time
Suntory Limited will launch "Horoyoi (Netflix Cola Sour)" nationwide for a limited time from Tuesday, November 5th. The Horoyoi brand is a long-selling brand that has been supported by customers of all ages since its launch in 2009 as a drink with a mild taste and an alcohol content of 3%, which...
The popular refreshing taste of Morinaga Aloe Yogurt has been transformed into snacks!”Hi-Chew Premium “, “Large Ramune “, and “Morinaga Aloe Yogurt Flavor Sandwich Cookies”will be released on Tuesday, October 22nd.
Morinaga & Co., Ltd. (Shibaura, Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Eijiro Ota) will release three new products in collaboration with Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd.'s (Higashi-Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Yoichi Onuki) popular product "Morinaga Aloe Yogurt" on Tuesday,...
Nissin Launches BLACK Donbei and U.F.O. Yakisoba for Black Friday
Nissin Foods will launch two new products nationwide on November 11: “Nissin’s BLACK Donbei Black Kitsune Udon with Coarse Ground Black Pepper and Rich Black Soy Sauce Broth” and “Nissin’s BLACK U.F.O. Black Yakisoba with Squid Ink Sauce and Roasted Garlic Flavor.” These items are part of the...
Suntory’s “Home Drink Bar” Gains Popularity with Concentrated Beverages
Suntory Foods International (Suntory BF) is capitalizing on consumer demand for "concentrated" beverages that can be mixed with soda water or other liquids, offering customizable options for at-home enjoyment. The "Home Drink Bar" series is a new product line that allows you to enjoy the perfect...
FamilyMart to Convert Eat-In Spaces to Sales Areas at 2,000 Stores
On October 2, FamilyMart announced its plan to convert the eat-in spaces at 2,000 stores into sales areas by the end of the current fiscal year. The company observed that the use of some eat-in spaces has changed post-COVID and aims to boost daily sales by repurposing these areas. Since August,...
Success in FamilyMart’s Retail Media Strategy | Digital Signage Advertising Expands
FamilyMart Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Kensuke Hosomi) and Gate One Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Ichiro Kurata), which operates the digital signage media "FamilyMartVision," have completed the installation of digital signage in 10,000...
Major convenience store chain FamilyMart aims to become the No.1 destination for sweets.
FamilyMart is striving to become the leading brand associated with convenience store sweets, aiming for the title of "the sweets destination." This year, they strengthened their sweets category, expanding beyond chilled desserts to include a wide range of items like confectionery, beverages, and...
Rooibos Tea new flavor :La France-Flavored Rooibos Tea from Family Mart private brand
FamilyMart Co., Ltd. (Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Kensuke Hosomi) will launch the "Famima La France-Flavored Rooibos Tea," supervised by the tea brand "Afternoon Tea," on Tuesday, November 5. It will be available at approximately 16,300 FamilyMart stores nationwide. Since its initial release in...
Aeon Private Brand TopValu Launch of 13 “Oven Bag & Tray” Items for Oven Cooking.
Aeon Co., Ltd. (Mihama Ward, Chiba City; President: Akio Yoshida) will gradually launch 13 new oven-compatible "Oven Bag & Tray" products under its private brand "TOPVALU" starting Wednesday, November 20, to meet the demand for holiday gatherings such as Christmas parties. These items will be...
Is Aeon Looking to Secure Stores Near Train Stations?AEON Capital and Business Partnership Agreement between Aeon Co., Ltd. and Keisei Electric Railway Co., Ltd.
Aeon Co., Ltd. and Keisei Electric Railway Co., Ltd. (hereafter, Keisei Electric Railway) have agreed to a business partnership to enhance local living by leveraging their respective assets and expertise. To establish a stable, trustworthy relationship, both companies have decided on a capital...
Kirin Beverage Launches New Functional Drink “iMUSE Green” with Immune Support and Daily Vitamin
Kirin Beverage Co., Ltd. (President: Kazuhiro Inoue) is launching a new functional beverage, “Kirin iMUSE Green,” on November 5th, featuring Kirin’s unique “Plasma Lactobacillus” to support immune function in healthy individuals. The drink is designed for easy daily intake of vitamins (B1, B6, and...
1 November is Dog Day, a collaborative product with ‘Shibanban’ launched on 29 October.
FamilyMart Launches "Famima Wonderful Campaign" in Celebration of Dog Day with Popular Character Collaboration FamilyMart Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Kensuke Hosomi) is excited to announce the launch of its “Famima Wonderful Campaign” in collaboration with popular...
Meiji Dear Milk Ice cream ; First ice cream in the Japan made ‘exclusively from raw materials and dairy products’.
Meiji’s Dear Milk: A Revolutionary Ice Cream Product Celebrating the Pure Taste of Milk Developed by Meiji Co., Ltd., Dear Milk is a groundbreaking ice cream that highlights Meiji’s dedication to delivering the pure, rich taste of milk. With over 100 years of experience in “pursuing the...
Morinaga & Co.’s first rice-based plant-based milk ice cream*1 “OKOMETO” to be released on Monday, March 18, 2024
Morinaga & Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Eijiro Ota) will be launching "OKOMETO Vanilla" and "OKOMETO Chocolate" at select companies from Monday, March 18, 2024, rice ice creams that everyone can enjoy together and that are kind to the mind, body, and...
Single-Serving Sizes Are the Trend for 2024 Christmas Cakes in Japan
Cake.jp, an online sweets retailer based in Shinjuku, Tokyo, has released its forecast for 2024 Christmas cake trends. With both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day falling on weekdays this year, the company expects that more people will spend the holiday with just their families, making...
An Unprecedented New Genre: The ‘Just Dilute Soup’ Series – Versatile Liquid Concentrated Soups Now Available
Just mix to taste and stir Riken Vitamin's "Just Dilute Soup" will be released on August 20th. Soups that can be easily made by simply diluting with hot water or milk include "Corn Soup," "Scallop Chowder," and "Onion Consommé." Soups can be easily made to your desired thickness, temperature, and...