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Kirin Beverage to Implement Price Adjustments of 8-9% on 26 Items, Including “Gogo no Kocha” and “Namacha” Large PET Bottles, Starting May 1st.
Kirin Beverage announced that it will implement price adjustments on certain products, including large PET bottle items, starting from deliveries on May 1st. The announcement was made on January 18th. The price adjustment rate is 8-9%, marking the first such adjustment for the company's large PET...
Functional food innovation. Fresh Sausages rich in DHA and EPA from Maruha Nichiro Corporation
Maruha Nichiro introduces "DHA-enriched Lisala Sausage ωOmega," the first-of-its-kind specific health food in Japan, designed to potentially reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases. This fish sausage, rich in DHA and EPA, offers a convenient way to address cardiovascular health in daily dietary...
Oatmeal innovation in Japan goes beyond
Oatmeal is experiencing growth beyond the breakfast scene in Japan. The popularity of oatmeal, processed for easy consumption, has been rising due to the increasing focus on health-conscious eating. Hanamaruki Co., Ltd., a miso and fermented products manufacturer (Headquarters: Ina City, Nagano...
Calpico new flavor innovation grape flavor to enjoy nightime! The trend of product names appealing to specific scenes and emotions is on the rise.
Asahi Beverages released the 'Calpis Soda Enjoying the Night with Grapes' on December 26, 2023, a milky carbonated beverage. This product features the use of fully ripened Kyoho grape juice, offering a rich aroma, finely nuanced flavor, and a pleasantly stimulating carbonation—ideal for relaxing...
Japanese smoked green tea; ”Kuntea”drip pack
Experience Tranquility with Uji Tahara Tea Factory's New Genre: Smoked Tea 'KUNtea.' This innovative tea combination aligns with the global trend of seeking new experiences. Kyoto's Uji Tahara Tea Factory, founded in the first year of the Showa era, with a rich history, introduced a new genre of...
The giant convenience store, FamilyMart, will introduce charges for plastic spoons and straws provided in its stores.
FamilyMart Takes a Green Step: Charging for Plastic Cutlery to Reduce Environmental Impact. First Major Retail Chain to Implement Charges for Plastic Spoons and Straws. The giant convenience store, FamilyMart, will introduce charges for plastic spoons and straws provided in its stores. Starting on...
Frozen ready meal innovation in Japan Guilty doble carbohydrates
17t January 2024,AEON's Private Brand Introduces a New Frozen One-Plate Microwavable Meal – Experience Satisfying Fullness with Hefty 400-420g Content Weight. In recent years, frozen foods have seen an increased demand for added value beyond the traditional 'convenient' and 'easy' aspects, now...
Sweet Potato in Oven , Sweet potato innovation in supermarket
Healty snack and light meal innovation. All-Year-Round Delight: The Staple of Japanese Supermarkets – Sweet potato oven machine is a huge potential for overseas supermarkets. Sweet potatoes, specifically roasted sweet potatoes known as "yakiimo," have deep roots in Japanese culture with a history...
Basia, the Supermarket Kingpin of North Kanto, Ramps Up the Game with an Enriched Lineup of Affordable, High-Quality ‘Premium’ Private Brand!
Basia, a major Maebashi City supermarket, strategically strengthens its private brand (PB) products with a recent introduction of new items. This initiative has resulted in a 10% surge in PB product sales from March to September, emphasizing affordability and premium quality to counter rising...
Hot Water drinking RTD HOT WATER DRINKG innovation from Asahi SoftDrink Sales Co., Ltd.
Asahi Beverages announced its success in 2022 and the launch of year-round sales for its popular hot beverage product. The company attributes its success to recognizing a fivefold increase in the consumption rates of hot beverages in Japan Hot water "warms the body from the inside out" and has...
RTD Innovation from Japan World’s first Lemon sour with real lemon slices
"Future Lemon Sour" is a new lemon sour that allows you to experience the taste and aroma of lemon with all five senses. By using our unique full-open can, you can enjoy the rich lemon-derived aroma as well as the sight of lemon slices floating to the surface. Asahi Breweries, Ltd. (Headquarters:...
Strawberry flavor Innovation 15th January is Strawberry day in Japan
Japan boasts over 300 strawberry varieties, and from January to March, the market is saturated with exciting new strawberry products, especially in confectionery, sweets, and ice cream categories. "Ichigo no Hi" (Strawberry Day) is designated every year on January 15th. This date is chosen...
Metropolitan area prices in Tokyo rose by 2.1% in December 2023, marking the second consecutive month of growth but with a slight contraction.
While food prices continue to rise, the growth has slightly decelerated. The Tokyo metropolitan area's consumer price index (CPI) for December 2023, excluding volatile fresh food prices (mid-month preliminary figure, base year 2020=100), announced by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and...
Japan Food Innovation : Pasta ‘Pakitto’ from Nagatanien Co.,Ltd.
Innovating Pasta like never before, achieving time performance by breaking dry noodles. In 2023, Nagatani-en, founded in 1953, introduced a new product called "Pakitto" that achieves time performance in March. This product involves splitting pasta in half and microwaving it along with the...
Snack Market Dynamics: Resilient Domestic Demand, Signs of Recovery in Souvenir and Office Sectors.
Corn Snack Production Surges to Fill the Void as Potato Snack Output Declines. According to the All Japan Confectionery Association, the production volume of snack confectionery (potato-based, corn-based, wheat-based, and rice-based) in 2022 was 282,883 tons, showing a 0.5% decrease compared to...
Wasabi sesame innovation from Japan
Source: Shinsei Co.,Ltd. website Wasabi meets Sesame. This innovative fusion of two traditional ingredients will elevate everyday meals, providing a flavorful and luxurious meal experience Established on February 15, 1961, Shinsei Co., Ltd. is a leading manufacturer of sesame products in Japan. In...
Logistical Disarray and Retail Closures: Impact of the Noto Peninsula Earthquake.
Temporary Closure of 160 Family Mart Stores and Suspended Deliveries by Yamato Transport. Noto Peninsula Earthquake" disrupts industries as convenience store chain Family Mart temporarily closes about 160 stores, and transportation companies like Yamato suspend deliveries to affected areas. The...
World first Wood Spirits Alcohol drink Project in Japan
The world's first wooden alcohol, Sprits. Crushed thinned wood, distillery in an abandoned school. The WoodSpirits Project has announced the commencement of the world's first production and sale of "wooden spirits." This initiative is a collaborative effort between Ethical Spirits & Co., a...