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Hot Water drinking RTD HOT WATER DRINKG innovation from Asahi SoftDrink Sales Co., Ltd.
Asahi Beverages announced its success in 2022 and the launch of year-round sales for its popular hot beverage product. The company attributes its success to recognizing a fivefold increase in the consumption rates of hot beverages in Japan Hot water "warms the body from the inside out" and has...
RTD Innovation from Japan World’s first Lemon sour with real lemon slices
"Future Lemon Sour" is a new lemon sour that allows you to experience the taste and aroma of lemon with all five senses. By using our unique full-open can, you can enjoy the rich lemon-derived aroma as well as the sight of lemon slices floating to the surface. Asahi Breweries, Ltd. (Headquarters:...
Strawberry flavor Innovation 15th January is Strawberry day in Japan
Japan boasts over 300 strawberry varieties, and from January to March, the market is saturated with exciting new strawberry products, especially in confectionery, sweets, and ice cream categories. "Ichigo no Hi" (Strawberry Day) is designated every year on January 15th. This date is chosen...
Metropolitan area prices in Tokyo rose by 2.1% in December 2023, marking the second consecutive month of growth but with a slight contraction.
While food prices continue to rise, the growth has slightly decelerated. The Tokyo metropolitan area's consumer price index (CPI) for December 2023, excluding volatile fresh food prices (mid-month preliminary figure, base year 2020=100), announced by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and...
Japan Food Innovation : Pasta ‘Pakitto’ from Nagatanien Co.,Ltd.
Innovating Pasta like never before, achieving time performance by breaking dry noodles. In 2023, Nagatani-en, founded in 1953, introduced a new product called "Pakitto" that achieves time performance in March. This product involves splitting pasta in half and microwaving it along with the...
Snack Market Dynamics: Resilient Domestic Demand, Signs of Recovery in Souvenir and Office Sectors.
Corn Snack Production Surges to Fill the Void as Potato Snack Output Declines. According to the All Japan Confectionery Association, the production volume of snack confectionery (potato-based, corn-based, wheat-based, and rice-based) in 2022 was 282,883 tons, showing a 0.5% decrease compared to...
Wasabi sesame innovation from Japan
Source: Shinsei Co.,Ltd. website Wasabi meets Sesame. This innovative fusion of two traditional ingredients will elevate everyday meals, providing a flavorful and luxurious meal experience Established on February 15, 1961, Shinsei Co., Ltd. is a leading manufacturer of sesame products in Japan. In...
Logistical Disarray and Retail Closures: Impact of the Noto Peninsula Earthquake.
Temporary Closure of 160 Family Mart Stores and Suspended Deliveries by Yamato Transport. Noto Peninsula Earthquake" disrupts industries as convenience store chain Family Mart temporarily closes about 160 stores, and transportation companies like Yamato suspend deliveries to affected areas. The...
World first Wood Spirits Alcohol drink Project in Japan
The world's first wooden alcohol, Sprits. Crushed thinned wood, distillery in an abandoned school. The WoodSpirits Project has announced the commencement of the world's first production and sale of "wooden spirits." This initiative is a collaborative effort between Ethical Spirits & Co., a...
Riding the Health Wave! Food Manufacturers and Supermarkets Set for New Developments in the Imported Dried Fruits & Nuts Market.
Dried Fruits and Nuts: Evolving into a New Culinary Spotlight Amid Growing Health Consciousness. The demand for healthy ingredients has expanded since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. 2022 to October 2023. The cumulative value point index (PI) for this period shows a 0.9% year-over-year...
New Year’s Culinary Traditions: The Significance of Kuri-Kinton Made from Sweet Potatoes and Marron Chestnuts
In Japan, specific meals are traditionally eaten during the New Year. Each dish and ingredient is imbued with meanings of wishing for good luck and health. For example, buckwheat noodles are eaten on New Year's Eve, and Osechi-ryori is eaten at the beginning of the New Year. Today, we will...
27 consecutive months of rising prices, without matching wage increases.
Source:Consumer price index November 2023 data from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and communications in Japan. The comprehensive index, including fresh food reflecting real-life experiences, increased by 2.8% The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications in Japan announced on the 22nd...
Candy Shock: Kanro Raises Prices on 17 Confections, Including Candies and Gummies.
Unveiling Japan's Confectionery Scene: Is 'Stealth Price Hiking' Becoming the Norm? Kanro's Bold Move: Price Hikes for Candies and Gummies Set to Roll Out from February 25, 2024 On the 25th Dec, Kanro announced upcoming price increases for candies and gummies starting February 2024. This...
Fujiya raises sweet prices, Country Ma’am reduces weight.
Is that popular item also facing a stealth price hike? Source: Nikkei MJ 20th Dec 2023. Fujiya has announced a price increase for some confectionery products starting April 1, 2024. The price hike ranges from approximately 5% to 12%, attributed to the rising costs of raw materials and packaging....
Food Trend Forecast 2024 in Japan by CookPad
Source: Cook Pad Food Trend Forecast 2024 What is CookPad? Cookpad Co., Ltd. has announced “Food Trend Predictions 2024” 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...
2023 Food Trend in Japan was Visual and Practicality.
Source: https://static.cookpad.com/campaign/foodtrend/2023/ Cookpad is a community website for cooking recipes operated by Cookpad, Inc., and it was established in 1998. Users are free to post recipes, and the number of recipes exceeds 3.9 million. The user base has grown to over 48 million, with...
Japan market needs innovation for Oatmeal Cereal. New texture will be a driver in this category?
Oatmeal cereal experienced a surge in popularity in Japan during the COVID-19 pandemic due to increased health awareness. However, its growth has slowed down post-pandemic, and Japanese brands are now striving to sustain this trend by introducing new textures and formats of oatmeal products, such...
Private brands continue to increase in volume big bag in Japan.
In the field of food and everyday goods, the trend of private label (PB) products in large quantities continues unabated. Companies like Aeon and Pan-Pacific International Holdings (HD) are developing products that are two, three, and sometimes even eleven times the usual size. They aim to reduce...