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Bread Manufacturers Actively Propose “Cold Bread” to maintain shelf space.
In Japan, high temperatures and humidity during the summer significantly affect food sales, particularly bread, which tends to see a decline in consumption due to the heat. According to data from the Japan Bread Association for 2022 and 2023, August is the month with the lowest bread production of...
Nichirei Foods Launches New Brand “ON” Health Value for Frozen category.
NICHIREI FOODS INC. is a leading Japanese company specializing in frozen foods, providing a wide range of products from ready-to-eat meals to ingredients for home cooking. NICHIREI FOODS INC. (President: Masahiko Takenaga, hereinafter referred to as "Nichirei Foods") has formulated the brand...
Nissin Foods ”Frozen Perfect Meshi DELI” now offers a new generation of “Onigiri” (rice balls), a breakfast in a minute and a half of microwaving.
The dawn of a new era in food is here with the launch of innovative "Onigiri" by Nissin Foods, part of the "Frozen Perfect Meal DELI" series. Starting at 11 a.m. on the 18th, six new onigiri products will be available on the company's group online store. The main target audience is working women...
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Life news | “BIO-RAL Kagoshima Prefecture [non-medicated] quality eel” on sale.
Life Corporation, which delivers "delicious," "exciting," and "happy," will be selling "BIO-RAL Kagoshima Prefecture [Medicated-free] Eel Made with the Best of the Best" for Doyo no Ushi no Hi on Wednesday, July 24th. We developed "BIO-RAL Kagoshima Prefecture [Medicated-free] Eel Made with the...
Delicious plant-based.Five new products from the “Blue Green Project”!~Donuts and cheesecakes with a summery lemon flavor~
■Delicious plant-based food. The third installment of the "Blue Green Project" offers new food options The Blue Green Project was launched under the supervision of Hiromichi Ochiai with the idea of "Let's do things that are good for the Earth and are useful, even if it's just a little at a...
Convenience for Home and On-the-Go: The Rising Demand for 1L PET Bottled Beverages
The market for 1L-sized PET bottled beverages (900ml-1L) is expanding to meet both at-home and on-the-go needs. Increased exposure to hot environments due to global warming has led to a rise in the need for cost-effective hydration. This year, "Suntory Natural Water" by Suntory Beverage & Food...
Ajinomoto Frozen Foods Launches New “Obento PON™” Series for Effortless Bento Preparation.
Ajinomoto Frozen Foods Co., Ltd. is set to launch its innovative "Obento PON™" series on August 11, 2024. This new line of products is designed to fit easily into freezer spaces, be conveniently placed directly into bento boxes, and be disposed of with minimal hassle. Rising Demand...
The Ready-to-Eat Bread Market Booms in Japan: Meeting Diverse Budget Needs.
The ready-to-eat (RTE) bread market in Japan is experiencing significant growth, driven by the ability to cater to diverse budget needs. According to in-store sales data (KSP-POS), the market's sales value from January to December 2023 increased by 4.3% year-on-year, with sales volume rising by...
Calbee Unveils New “Ultra Thin Potato Chips,” Available from July 1.
On June 28, Calbee held a sensory strategy briefing in Tokyo where they announced their new product, "Ultra Thin Potato Chips." This new item will be available nationwide at convenience stores from July 1. Evolution of Calbee Potato Chips Since the launch of "Calbee Potato Chips" in 1975, Calbee...
California walnuts are the first to receive a functional food labeling: one handful (28g) of walnuts lowers LDL cholesterol and blood pressure in people with high blood pressure.
The California Walnut Commission (Folsom, California , and Delta International Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Takashi Toriumi, hereinafter referred to as Delta International) are pleased to announce that the functional food claim application for " California was...
AEON to Introduce Digital Receipt Service Across All Group Stores.
AEON announced that from Friday, June 21, 2024, it will gradually introduce "digital receipts" (receipt-less function) at approximately 4,000 stores operated by 19 AEON Group companies. This service digitizes the usual paper receipts, including purchase dates, store names, and product details,...
Belc Supermarket Starts Operation of “Armo” Store Robots.
Belc has taken a significant step towards innovation in the retail industry by introducing the store robot "Armo," developed by MUSE. The deployment began in June 2024 at Belc's Wako Nishiyamato and Kita-Sakado stores in Saitama Prefecture. Key Developments:1. Pilot Testing and Verification: The...
Major convenience store chain FamilyMart will resume sales of straw-type cookies called “Corone Cookies” from June 18.
FamilyMart Co., Ltd. will start selling "Corone Cookies," straw-type cookies developed by Bourbon Corporation, from Tuesday, June 18, in approximately 2,200 FamilyMart stores in Hokkaido, Tohoku, Northern Kanto, and Niigata Prefecture. The price is 71 yen per cookie. These cookies were designed by...
Beet flavor is also expanding in Japan; Beetroot & Almond, a smoothie powder from ZENB company.
ZENB JAPAN has launched a new smoothie powder called "ZENB Smoothie Beets & Almond" on June 5th, available on the ZENB website and other platforms. This product features a delightful sweetness and rich flavor, highlighting the deliciousness and nutrition of its ingredients. It mainly uses...
New category of udon donut snacking from Marugame Seimen Company.
Marugame Seimen is one of the largest udon chains in Japan. It will launch a new sweet called "Marugame Udonuts" nationwide on June 25th. The aim is to propose a new way to enjoy traditional udon and create a new category. To commemorate the launch, a pop-up store called "Marugame Udonuts Shop"...
Seven-Eleven launches its own brand “Aquarius” – a functional food.
On the 14th, Seven & i Holdings and Coca-Cola Japan announced that they will be releasing "Seven Premium Aquarius S-Body" as a Seven-Eleven private brand product on the 24th. It will be sold in approximately 22,000 group stores nationwide as a functional food containing rosehip-derived...
Seven & i to release Seven Premium ice cream made with non-standard “Mottainai Bananas.
(Left) "Seven Premium Just Like a Ripe Banana" 148 yen (159.84 yen including tax), (right) "Seven Premium Waffle Cone Banana Shake" 248 yen (267.84 yen including tax) (From a Seven & i Holdings news release) On June 3rd, Seven & i Holdings (Tokyo) began releasing two products from the...
Challenges and solutions in five confectionary categories in Japan by Yamaseiya, the Leading Confectionery Wholesaler.
Yamaseiya, through discussions with confectionery manufacturers, has identified challenges and devised solutions for five key categories: snacks, rice crackers, candies, biscuits, and chocolates. These solutions will be presented to retailers at the "ARISTA FAIR 2024," scheduled for June 19 and...