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Ryohin Keikaku News | Three types of “Salty Peel Chips” released / Utilizing the peels left over from squeezing juice

Ryohin Keikaku News | Three types of “Salty Peel Chips” released / Utilizing the peels left over from squeezing juice

Ryohin Keikaku Co., Ltd. (Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo; President: Shimizu Satoshi) will begin releasing three types of "Salty Peel Chips" made from the peels of citrus fruits after the juice has been squeezed at MUJI stores and online stores from Wednesday, May 21st. MUJI develops sweets that focus on...

Japan’s first yeast-based non-animal milk “LIKE MILK”                             

Japan’s first yeast-based non-animal milk “LIKE MILK”                             

Asahi Group Japan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo, President: Kenji Hamada) has developed Japan's first non-animal milk made from yeast, "LIKE MILK," utilizing Asahi Group's proprietary yeast technology. It will be on sale from April 16th to June 15th on the support purchase service "Makuake." It...

Tomin : deep freeze sleep technology

Tomin : deep freeze sleep technology

In 2019, Itochu-Shokuhin formed a business alliance with Technican, the manufacturer and distributor of the liquid rapid freezing machine Tomin. In 2020, the company launched the frozen food brand Tomin Ichiba, offering frozen seafood, meat, fruits, and alcoholic beverages sourced from across...

Japanese firm launches madeleines made from thinned apples and upcycled cacao husks

Japanese firm launches madeleines made from thinned apples and upcycled cacao husks

GOOD NATURE MARKET in Japan has introduced madeleines made from discarded ingredients like thinned apples and upcycled cacao husks. Owned by GOOD NATURE STATION, a Kyoto-based commercial facility operated by BIOSTYLE Co Ltd, this initiative aligns with sustainable food practices. The Thinned Apple...

FamilyMart launches four plant-based products in the fourth installment of the “Blue Green Project.

FamilyMart launches four plant-based products in the fourth installment of the “Blue Green Project.

On December 3rd, FamilyMart (Tokyo) began selling four new products made with plant-based ingredients as part of its "Blue Green Project," which is themed around caring for the global environment, at approximately 16,300 stores nationwide. The "Blue Green Project" is a product series developed...