In a quest to address food waste and foster a more sustainable future, Japan’s JTB Corporation has launched the Sustainable Voyage Project, introducing their pioneering product — the “Lost Journey Can.” Food waste has long been a...
Kuradashi, a Japanese social enterprise, has recently launched the “Seasonal Second-Grade Fruit Subscription Service.” The unique initiative allows subscribers to receive a monthly supply of delicious, seasonal fruits from Yamagata...
Futako-Tamagawa Rise, an integrated commercial facility at the Tokyu Den-en-toshi and Oimachi Lines’ Futako-Tamagawa Station, is making waves with the opening of its gourmet kitchen car, TABESUS. Opened in mid-April, this unique venture is the...
As the use of artificial intelligence expands worldwide, companies are increasingly using it to reduce food loss and waste in the supply chain. Japanese firms are applying the technology with the aim of cutting costs, and larger-scale joint public...
A longstanding greengrocer with a history spanning over six decades has successfully upcycled non-standard sweet potatoes into a delightful dessert called “Pure Sweet Potato Pie.” While sweet potato consumption has surged amid an...
Fermenstation, a Tokyo-based research and development startupi, is revolutionizing the way society repurposes and recycles unused resources through its innovative fermentation technology. The company has successfully commercialized the production of...
“Joint Venture to U” is launching its 2023 project in the Gifu area. Since 2020, Gifu Cola has started its activities, creating a presence in the Seino region. From the outset, the company has aimed to produce cola in each of the five...
Tabio Co. Ltd., the company behind specialty sock stores such as “Kutsushitaya,” “Tabio,” and “TabioMEN,” is launching the second product from its FOOD TEXTILE project. This project aims to recycle waste food...
Loss Zero Co. Ltd. is a company that aims to reduce food waste by using surplus ingredients. In line with this mission, the company has created a new product, “Re:You Kesennuma Minato Strawberry” Milk Chocolate, which is made with...
We will have Setsubun soon, on February 3rd. It is a popular traditional Japanese festival but has topped concerns over its infamous food waste problem in Japan. What is Setsubun? The festival is meant to drive away demons believed to arise during...