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Riding the Health Wave! Food Manufacturers and Supermarkets Set for New Developments in the Imported Dried Fruits & Nuts Market.
Dried Fruits and Nuts: Evolving into a New Culinary Spotlight Amid Growing Health Consciousness. The demand for healthy ingredients has expanded since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. 2022 to October 2023. The cumulative value point index (PI) for this period shows a 0.9% year-over-year...
New Year’s Culinary Traditions: The Significance of Kuri-Kinton Made from Sweet Potatoes and Marron Chestnuts
In Japan, specific meals are traditionally eaten during the New Year. Each dish and ingredient is imbued with meanings of wishing for good luck and health. For example, buckwheat noodles are eaten on New Year's Eve, and Osechi-ryori is eaten at the beginning of the New Year. Today, we will...
27 consecutive months of rising prices, without matching wage increases.
Source:Consumer price index November 2023 data from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and communications in Japan. The comprehensive index, including fresh food reflecting real-life experiences, increased by 2.8% The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications in Japan announced on the 22nd...
Candy Shock: Kanro Raises Prices on 17 Confections, Including Candies and Gummies.
Unveiling Japan's Confectionery Scene: Is 'Stealth Price Hiking' Becoming the Norm? Kanro's Bold Move: Price Hikes for Candies and Gummies Set to Roll Out from February 25, 2024 On the 25th Dec, Kanro announced upcoming price increases for candies and gummies starting February 2024. This...
Fujiya raises sweet prices, Country Ma’am reduces weight.
Is that popular item also facing a stealth price hike? Source: Nikkei MJ 20th Dec 2023. Fujiya has announced a price increase for some confectionery products starting April 1, 2024. The price hike ranges from approximately 5% to 12%, attributed to the rising costs of raw materials and packaging....
Food Trend Forecast 2024 in Japan by CookPad
Source: Cook Pad Food Trend Forecast 2024 What is CookPad? Cookpad Co., Ltd. has announced “Food Trend Predictions 2024” based on data from Japan’s largest recipe service, “Cookpad.” The data includes search keywords, access trends, monthly page views of approximately 40 million, and approximately...
2023 Food Trend in Japan was Visual and Practicality.
Source: https://static.cookpad.com/campaign/foodtrend/2023/ Cookpad is a community website for cooking recipes operated by Cookpad, Inc., and it was established in 1998. Users are free to post recipes, and the number of recipes exceeds 3.9 million. The user base has grown to over 48 million, with...
Japan market needs innovation for Oatmeal Cereal. New texture will be a driver in this category?
Oatmeal cereal experienced a surge in popularity in Japan during the COVID-19 pandemic due to increased health awareness. However, its growth has slowed down post-pandemic, and Japanese brands are now striving to sustain this trend by introducing new textures and formats of oatmeal products, such...
Private brands continue to increase in volume big bag in Japan.
In the field of food and everyday goods, the trend of private label (PB) products in large quantities continues unabated. Companies like Aeon and Pan-Pacific International Holdings (HD) are developing products that are two, three, and sometimes even eleven times the usual size. They aim to reduce...
Alternative Protein Market Surges to ¥2.7 Trillion Globally.
The global focus on alternative protein products and production technologies is intensifying, driven by the expanding demand for meat and fish due to population growth and economic development in emerging countries, leading to a 'protein crisis.' Companies like DAIZ are pioneering plant-based meat...
Upcycle Japanese food innovation ,Creating New Value through Upcycling of Discounted Premium Ingredients
Source: Grunabi websiteOsechi-ryori is a traditional Japanese New Year's meal that consists of a diverse array of traditional Japanese dishes. These dishes are packed into special boxes called jubako, and each item carries symbolic meaning as a New Year's ornament. For example, black beans...
Cabaya Foods raises “Tough Gummy'” and More
Addictively Bouncy: Giant Gummies with Unique Texture! Assorted in Cola, Soda, and Energy Drink Flavors. A Generous Delight for Your Ultimate Enjoyment. The Go-To Gummy Brand for Moments of Focus! ＊Insights from Japan Marketing Research Institute: Brand Image Survey Overview for April 2022....
Aeon to reduce prices of 29 Topvalu Selected Products from December 13th 2023
Source: AEON news release 12th December 2023 From December 13th (Wednesday), Aeon will reduce prices on 29 items of its private brand "Top Valu" at approximately 10,000 stores nationwide, including "Aeon," "Aeon Style," and "MaxValu." The price reduction for Top Valu, which began in...
Seven Eleven Japan Behind the scene of 50 years success
Source: Cambria RYU'S TALKING LIVE 7th December 2023, Xtrend 25th April 2023 ,7and i website In November of this year, Seven-Eleven Japan celebrated five decades of shaping the convenience store narrative in a fiercely competitive landscape. As the flagship of Seven & I Holdings, the retail...
Introducing ‘ZERO SODA’: World’s First Reclosable Can Beverage with a Novel Patent Mechanism, Making Its Debut in Japan!
"Revolutionizing the Beverage Experience: 'ZERO SODA' by Kyorin Foods & Liquor - A Groundbreaking Reclosable Can with the World-Patented 'ReSealable LidⓇ' Mechanism" Kyorin Foods & Liquor Co., Ltd. introduces 'ZERO SODA,' a diet carbonated beverage in a can featuring the revolutionary...
According to Imperial Data, it is projected that the increase in food prices for 2024 will decrease by approximately 70% compared to 2023.
There might be a shift in the pattern of price escalations, which has been intermittent since 2022, by the year 2024.On the 30th, Teikoku Data Bank reported that major food manufacturers are expected to raise prices on approximately 10,000 items in 2024, marking a significant decrease of about 70%...
Kaneka to release ‘Pure Nature™ Organic Yogurt’ in individual serving type.
Kaneka Corporation (Tokyo) will release the individual serving type of "Pure Nature™ Organic Yogurt" on October 2nd. The product, JAS certified and launched in March this year, will be available at organic specialty stores, supermarkets, delivery services, Kaneka online shop2, and other...
Japanese milk bread innovation ”Flaky Croissant-Style Loaf, Livre
Source: Sorale Hotels and Resorts Co.,Ltd. website pressrelease 13th novemebr 2023. withnews Sorale Hotels and Resorts Co., Ltd. (Location: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Ri Inoue) operates the Royal Pines Hotel Urawa, which released a new and innovative bread called 'Peelable Croissant Bread Livre...