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FamilyMart Introduces New Supervised Sweets Series for the Valentine’s Season
FamilyMart Co., Ltd. (Headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo, President: Kensuke Hosomi) will launch a new series of sweets under "Famimaru Sweets," supervised by PIERRE HERMÉ Anthology, at approximately 16,200 FamilyMart stores nationwide starting Tuesday, January 28, 2025. PIERRE HERMÉ Anthology...
7-Eleven, freshly brewed tea in-store, 1,000 shops in three years.
7-Eleven Japan has introduced freshly brewed tea as part of its "Seven Cafe" product line, marking a significant step in its efforts to diversify its offerings and attract a broader customer base. This initiative builds on the success of its freshly brewed coffee and aims to tap into the growing...
Japan Dairy Association Launches “Discover Yogurt for My Lifestyle” Project
The Japan Dairy Association (JDA) launched the "Discover Yogurt for My Lifestyle" campaign on January 15, aiming to promote yogurt consumption and support the development of healthy habits in Japan's super-aging society. The initiative seeks to highlight yogurt's value as an easy way to consume...
Innovation from GLICO : Glico Launches ‘Tunmel’: Premium Chocolate Made with Cold Extraction for Pure Cacao Flavor
Ancient Maya-Inspired Chocolate: Tunmel – The Fusion of Tradition and Modern Craftsmanship.Ezaki Glico has introduced a new chocolate brand, "Tunmel", crafted with only cacao nibs and minimal sugar to deliver a simple yet premium chocolate experience. This brand incorporates the innovative Cold...
Lotte’s Premium Ghana x Pierre Hermé Collaboration: Indulge in Valentine’s Self-Treat Chocolates
Lotte's Premium Ghana: Chocolate Shop Quality Aimed at Self-Reward Indulgence Lotte has collaborated with Pierre Hermé to release three products under its "Premium Ghana" brand: "Truffle <Ispahan>", "Fruit Chocolate <Satine>", and "Nama Chocolate <Infiniment Vanille>". These...
Food Trend Forecast 2025 in Japan by CookPad
Source: Cook Pad Food Trend Forecast 2025 What is CookPad? Cookpad Co., Ltd. has announced “Food Trend Predictions 2025” 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...
On January 6, Ryohin Keikaku will open its first-ever hospital-based store, “Café&Meal MUJI” in the entrance building of St. Marianna University School of Medicine Hospital.
A MUJI retail shop will also be included, aiming to support the daily lives of inpatients, visitors, and local residents. Ryohin Keikaku Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo; President: Satoshi Shimizu) will open its first-ever hospital-based store, “Café&Meal MUJI St. Marianna...
Corporate Collaboration T-Shirts” Featuring 20 Companies and 28 Designs to Launch on January 1
AEON Co., Ltd. will launch “Corporate Collaboration T-Shirts” under its Doublefocus brand on January 1, featuring 28 designs from 20 companies. The T-shirts, priced at ¥1,580, will be available in sizes XS to 2XL at approximately 340 stores, including AEON and AEON Style AEON Co., Ltd....
KKR Considers Selling Seiyu Shares: AEON Shows Interest in Major Restructuring
The U.S. investment fund KKR is considering selling its 85% stake in Seiyu, with interest from major companies like AEON and other investment funds. This potential sale, including Walmart’s 15% stake, could accelerate the restructuring of Japan’s supermarket industry The U.S. investment...
Seven-Eleven Expands “Cup Deli” Line. Also New “Soup Deli” Revamped as Meal Soups.
Seven-Eleven Japan is expanding its small-sized ready-to-eat dishes and salads under the “Cup Deli” line, offering a convenient way to enjoy vegetables. The single-serving size, which caters to health-conscious consumers and allows for selection based on daily preferences, has also gained...
Mandarin Pulp Drink “Zeitaku Mikan” Taking the Asian Market by Storm
“Hōbaru Kajitsu Tsubu Tappuri Zeitaku Mikan” by Pokka Sapporo is gaining traction in Asian markets for its rich mandarin pulp and 40% mixed fruit juice content. Pokka Sapporo Food & Beverage’s canned drink, “Hōbaru Kajitsu Tsubu Tappuri Zeitaku Mikan” (400g), is gaining popularity in...
Throat Lozenges Demand Soars: Sales Surge Amid Cough Medicine Shortage and Self-Care Trends
The demand for throat lazonges, candies are growing in this winter due to shortage of supply of cough medicine and the end of mask mandates. The demand for throat lozenges has rapidly expanded. According to in-store sales data (KSP-POS) from January to November 2024, sales revenue increased...
Nisshin Seifun Welna’s Global Ambition with “HAYAYUDE” Pasta: Can Time-Saving Pasta Succeed Worldwide?
Japanese biggest Pasta Brand Nisshin Seifun Welna's is looking to enter global market with "HAYAYUDE (quick-cooking)" Pasta. Building on its domestic success, Nisshin Seifun Welna is making a serious push into the European and American markets with its time-saving dried pasta brand...
Kameda Seika Creates Sanitizing Wet Tissues from Non-Standard “Happy Turn” Products
Kameda Seika Creates Sanitizing Wet Tissues from Non-Standard "Happy Turn" Products as Part of the 'Re Kameda' Upcycling Project As part of Kameda Seika's upcycling project "Re Kameda," the company has developed Sanitizing Wet Tissues Made from "Happy Turn" dough, utilizing non-standard...
Starbucks Japan Shifts to Biodegradable Biopolymer Straws, Phasing Out Paper Straws
Starbucks Coffee Japan to Introduce Biodegradable Biopolymer Straws "Green Planet®" Starting January 23, 2025, Starbucks Coffee Japan will introduce straws made from Green Planet®, a plant-based biodegradable biopolymer developed by Kaneka Corporation, at all 32 stores in Okinawa. The...
Meiji Introduces a New Way to Enjoy Cocoa: Launches Drinkable Chocolate
Meiji introduces an innovative way to experience the delicious taste and joy of cocoa with the launch of "Meiji The Cacao for DRINK." This drinkable chocolate transforms traditional chocolate into a liquid form, allowing the aroma to be more pronounced than in its solid state, while also softening...
AEON Launches “Fun Fun Smile” Baby Food Line to Meet Growing Demand for Convenience and Quality
AEON 's New 'Fun Fun Smile' Baby Food under TOP VALU private brand : Organic, Safe, and Convenient for Modern Families 18SKUs will be available. In recent years, the baby food market has seen steady growth, driven by the rise in dual-income households and increasing demand for time-saving...
FamilyMart Launches New Pasta Supervised by Renowned Chef: Two Sauces & Updated ‘Famima The Pasta’ Series
FamilyMart Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo) will launch the third installment of pasta dishes supervised by Shinji Harada, the chef of the renowned Italian restaurant "Aromafresca Ginza," on Tuesday, December 3rd. The new product, "Two Sauces: Five Cheese Cream & Meat Sauce", along...