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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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
FamilyMart Launches Plant-Based Products under the “Blue Green Project” on December 3
FamilyMart Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo) will release four plant-based products nationwide across approximately 16,300 stores on Tuesday, December 3, as part of the "Blue Green Project." The "Blue Green Project," initiated under the supervision of Hiroshi Ochiai, has previously...
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...
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...