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freeze dried snacks Seafood innovation

freeze dried snacks Seafood innovation

Freeze-dried has made its way into the seafood industry. In Japan, there is a custom of enjoying seafood snacks with alcoholic beverages. This freeze-dried squid is perfect for pairing with drinks. 【Snack "Temptation of Squid - Squid and Togarashi Tempura - Kimchi Flavor" by Medishokudogen.com...

New release of Spomeshi cereals “Protein-rich cereals series” perfect for supplementary meals after practice = Hakubaku.

New release of Spomeshi cereals “Protein-rich cereals series” perfect for supplementary meals after practice = Hakubaku.

Supplementary meals,'' which is important for people who exercise and play sports, is a dietary method that supplements nutrients that cannot be replenished with just three meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) by eating them before and after exercise. Since it is necessary to prepare meals...

Announcement of Results: Spring/Summer 2024 New Product Grand Prix,” Japan’s largest food presentation event. The Grand Prix has been awarded to Shinsei Co., Ltd. for their “Additive-Free Sesame and Bonito Flavored Furikake”.

The product trend for 2024 will be "finding the joy of eating that suits each individual". The 30th New Product Grand Prix Spring/Summer 2024 received entries for 26 processed foods, 15 refrigerated foods, 17 frozen foods, and 11 ice creams, and will be held in Tokyo and Osaka in late January. New...

Innovation for MZ, Fruit-Infused Dessert Liqueur

Innovation for MZ, Fruit-Infused Dessert Liqueur

According to Mari Araki, Director of the Hot Pepper Gourmet Dining Research Institute, the behavior patterns of Japanese youth towards after-parties can be divided into two categories. One involves abstaining from alcohol and going to dessert shops or non-alcoholic eateries with close friends,...