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Responding to Rising Cocoa Prices: Premium Compound Chocolate ‘CP Series’ by Fuji Oil
Fuji Oil's New "CP Series" Offers Solutions to Rising Cocoa Prices Amid escalating cocoa prices, Fuji Oil is strengthening its offerings for commercial-use chocolates with the release of its "CP Series" in June. This innovative line of compound chocolates is designed to balance premium quality...
Accelerating Brand Collaborations: Seven-Eleven Japan Launches First-Ever Chocolate Collaboration with Three Confectionery Makers
Seven-Eleven Japan has launched a collaboration with three confectionery manufacturers to release a total of five chocolate-themed sweets and bread items, starting sequentially from the 17th. This marks SEJ's first-ever partnership with these three companies. The collaborating manufacturers and...
Kirin Beverage launches ”JAPAN BLEND” tea which combines domestic ingredients with Japanese craftsmanship.
"JAPAN BLEND & CRAFT Grape Tea" to debut as the first installment on December 3, 2024, as a limited-time offering. Kirin Beverage has launched a new series under its "Afternoon Tea" brand, "JAPAN BLEND & CRAFT," which combines domestic ingredients with Japanese craftsmanship. The first...
The Future of MUJI: A Global Strategy Aiming for 880 Billion Yen in Revenue
Ryohin Keikaku, the company behind MUJI, has announced its new medium-term business plan, aiming to achieve ￥880 biilionn in revenue by 2027. The plan focuses on overseas markets as the main driver of growth, with aggressive store expansion in China and Southeast Asia. In Europe and the United...
AEON’s Black Panda” Limited Edition: 80 Items Launching on 11/22 for Black Friday
Aeon Retail Co., Ltd. will sell approximately 80 Aeon-exclusive products featuring the "Black Panda" design, such as cup noodles, toilet paper, and cushions, during the "Aeon Black Friday" event held from Friday, November 22 to Sunday, December 1 . These products will be available at around 380...
Functional coffee innovation: UCC Expands “UCC &Healthy” Series with New Product: Supporting Health with Coffee-Derived Ingredients
UCC Ueshima Coffee Co., Ltd. has expanded its "UCC &Healthy" series of functional foods made solely from coffee, launching the new "Special Blend" (4-pack drip coffee) on September 2, 2024. Features of the New Product The "Special Blend" focuses on trigonelline, a component abundant in...
Oisix Launches a New Variety of Miniature Vegetable: “Candy Ball Cabbage”
Oisix ra daichi Inc. (Tokyo, Shinagawa Ward, CEO Kohei Takashima) will launch a new mini cabbage variety, "Spepa Veg: Ready-to-Use! Candy Ball Cabbage", on November 28. The product, weighing 450g and priced at ¥356, is ideal for one-time use in dishes like hot pots and stir-fried meals. This...
Seven&I ‘s Private brand Seven Premium’s Popular Gummy “Gummy Maru” Launches New Flavors: Kyoho Grape and White Peach, Starting 11/18
Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Ryuichi Isaka) announced the launch of the second installment in its "Seven Premium Gummy Maru" series under the group’s private brand, "Seven Premium." The new flavors, "Seven Premium Gummy Maru Kyoho Grape Flavor" and...
Nestlé Japan Introduces the Country’s First “Caffeine Half” Coffee, Offering a New Way to Enjoy Coffee.
Nestlé Japan Launches "Nescafé Gold Blend Caffeine Half" with 50% Less Caffeine Nestlé Japan Ltd. (Headquarters: Kobe, Hyogo; President and CEO: Tatsuhiko Fukaya) announced the release of "Nescafé Gold Blend Caffeine Half," a regular soluble coffee with 50% less caffeine compared to typical coffee...
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...