A collaboration between a craft brewer and two major airport operators has launched a new low-malt beer at Haneda Airport, made by upcycling surplus bread crusts from sandwiches sold in the terminals. The second edition of “Bready to...
Just as cooking failures led to new discoveries, some Japanese dishes were born out of a “mottainai” awareness that reduces food loss. I’ll introduce some Japanese cuisines that are popular among the locals, yet their origins aren’t well known...
Spring is approaching, but chilly days still linger. As the cold weather continues, many people find comfort in a warm bath. For Japanese people, bathing is not just a way to unwind but also a cultural tradition for staying warm, as seen in hot...
Kuradashi Co., Ltd. (Kuradashi), a company actively tackling food loss and food waste in Japan, is taking bold steps to address food loss in the supply chain with its “Logistics Outsourcing Service.” Designed for businesses struggling...
Catering events often result in large amounts of food waste, with leftovers typically ending up in landfills, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions and resource wastage. Mo:take CATERING has introduced a new catering plan that integrates...
A recent survey by Kuradashi highlights evolving consumer behavior amidst rising food prices and growing concerns about food waste. The results show a shift toward frugality, environmental awareness, and acceptance of imperfect products, revealing...
Starting this month, Ito-Yokado is expanding its household used cooking oil recycling initiative across all its stores in Tokyo, aiming to help everyday consumers reduce food waste. The supermarket chain, a subsidiary of Seven & i Holdings, is...
A new store in Saitama Prefecture is offering consumers an opportunity to save money while reducing food waste. “Akakichi,” a recently opened grocery store in Warabi City, specializes in selling products that would typically go to waste...
Japanese people have long loved fall as the harvest season, satisfying their appetites with seasonal flavors, especially fruits. Even today, they eagerly participate in activities celebrating the taste of fall. In honor of the upcoming SDGs Week...
Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries has released a draft guide for calculating the carbon footprint (CFP) of processed foods, part of the government’s effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the food industry. Japan’s...