[Food Industry Newspaper Co., Ltd.] 38 awards in 6 categories at the 54th Food Industry Technology Achievement Award
Food Industry Newspaper Co., Ltd. Press release: November 12, 2024 38 awards received in 6 categories at the 54th Food Industry Technology Achievement Award ~ Health, convenience, and sustainability are the keys, contributing to solving social issues with unique technology ~ Shokuhin Sangyo Shimbun (Headquarters: Taito-ku, Tokyo; President: Naoki Umagami) held the award ceremony for the 54th Food Industry Technology Achievement Award on November 5th at Ueno Seiyoken (Taito-ku, Tokyo). I did. Looking at the products and themes that won this year’s awards, we saw many initiatives that utilize unique technology to contribute to convenience, health, and a sustainable society. Seven awards were received in the sustainability category, the most ever. At the “59th Supermarket Trade Show 2025 (SMTS2025)” to be held at Makuhari Messe (Chiba City, Chiba
Prefecture) from February 12th to 14th, 2025, we will display samples of award-winning products and themes, and display panels. . (Processed Food Zone Booth No.5-506)
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/49657/7/49657-7-4f79a6c1c7d870b6c81af15da2b5f68b-3900×3900.jpg 38 awards in 6 categories This time, 38 products and themes in 6 categories received awards, including hit products and services based on unique technology. The breakdown by department is 11 in the product/technology department, 8 in the materials/equipment/systems department, 6 in the marketing department, 7 in the sustainability department, 4 in the international department, and 2 in the regional revitalization department. . In the product/technology category, many hit products that meet the latent needs of consumers received awards, such as food that can be enjoyed easily and deliciously, and foods and beverages that support a healthy lifestyle. There has also been a growing movement to consider environmental considerations, contribute to local communities, and utilize domestically produced raw materials. In the Materials, Equipment, and Systems Division, efforts were made to address labor shortages in the field, and in the International Division, efforts were made to bring Japan’s proud deliciousness to overseas markets. Throughout the year, many companies that aim to solve social issues with their products and services received awards. List of award-winning products and themes (6 categories, 38 items)
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products/theme introduction 1. Product/Technology Department (11 items) A company, individual, or organization that has developed products or technologies that have contributed to the improvement of Japan’s eating habits and the development of the food industry through outstanding technology. 1. Asahi Beer Co., Ltd./“Asahi Zero” We brew beer that is approximately twice as thick as the company’s beer, and use the dealcoholization process to completely remove alcohol by performing the dealcoholization process twice. A non-alcoholic beer with an alcohol content of 0.00%, yet with the taste and feel of an authentic beer. 2. Otsuka Foods Co., Ltd./“My Size” series Based on the theme of “health can be calculated,” we offer a wide variety of menus with controlled calorie and salt content. Focusing on 100kcal retort foods, they have been popular for many years as innovative products that are designed to contain less than 2g of salt and are delicious and allow you to control calorie and salt content. 3. Otofu Kobo Ishikawa Co., Ltd./Okara Crunch Soybean Meat Upcycles okara, which is often thrown away as industrial waste, into edible food. Soybean meat with a light texture made using 100% domestically produced soybeans. We are contributing to the expansion of okara consumption by proposing a wide range of uses other than meat substitutes, such as confectionery and as an accompaniment to rice. It breathes new life into the concept of soy meat. 4. Kirin Beer Co., Ltd./“Kirin Beer Harekaze” Made with 100% malt without using any auxiliary materials, we use IBUKI, a rare hop from Japan. By devising the preparation and fermentation processes, we are able to create a beer that has the flavor and feel of a beer while also being easy to drink. “Harekaze ACTION,” which donates a portion of sales to activities to protect Japanese traditional events such as cherry blossom viewing and fireworks, has also gained a lot of sympathy. 5. Tsukino Foods Industry Co., Ltd./“Squeezed Ichiban Shibori Domestic Rice Oil” Domestic rice bran oil has been successfully mass-produced using a compression method that has been used since the Edo period. In addition to the pressing method, we have achieved completely solvent-free refining during the refining process. Compared to rice bran oil that is not made by pressing, it contains about 8 times more γ-oryzanol, a component derived from rice bran. 6. Nichirei Foods Co., Ltd./“Fragrance noodles with gomoku ankake yakisoba” Ankake yakisoba uses a new manufacturing method that enhances the aroma of fried noodles when cooked in the microwave. The original two-tiered tray container has Gomoku-an (red bean paste) with large cut size and texture of ingredients on the upper tier. The convenience of simply sliding it off the tray after heating in the microwave is also popular. 7. Nisshin Oilio Group Co., Ltd./“Nissin Healthy Clear” This year marks the 100th anniversary of the release of Nissin Salad Oil, Japan’s first salad oil.The company has brought together technologies to suppress oxidation, the enemy of oil, which the company has been working on for 100 years. By thoroughly preventing contact with oxygen, this “long-lasting, rust-free oil” retains the delicious taste of freshly made oil even after opening the package. 8. Nisshin Seifun Welna Co., Ltd./“Ma THE PASTA Luxury Vegetables” Frozen pasta with plenty of vegetables and an authentic taste. It uses an outer bag that can be cooked in the microwave without opening it, and a paper tray without a lid, making frozen pasta even more familiar as it is easy to cook just by opening it in the microwave. The amount of plastic used has been reduced by approximately 70% compared to conventional products. 9. Nippun Co., Ltd./Mochi Delicious Spaghetti Through thorough consumer research, we identified a latent need for pasta to have a chewy texture. By considering more than 200
combinations of durum semolina and wheat flour, we achieved a chewy texture even though it is a dry pasta. It is revitalizing the dried pasta market, which is a mature market. 10. Yamasa Soy Sauce Co., Ltd./Yamasa Papatchanto This! Delicious!! Tsuyu A versatile soup that combines the advantages of mentsuyu and white soup stock. As the catchphrase of “just one twist determines the taste” and “if you use this, it’s almost always delicious”, you can easily prepare a variety of Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes without measuring. Within a few years of its release, it became fully established in the market and grew to become a leading brand for household soup products. 11. Megumi Snow Brand Co., Ltd./“Megumi Gasseri SP strain yogurt” Yogurt made with “Gasseri SP strain” that spread the idea of reducing visceral fat with everyday foods. There are drinks, edible types, and plant-based types, and on October 1st of this year, the yogurt was renewed to have the dual functions of “reducing visceral fat” and “improving the intestinal environment,” increasing its appeal. . 2. Materials/equipment/systems department (8 items) A company, individual, or organization that has developed technology, equipment, or equipment that significantly contributes to equipment modernization, labor saving, environmental conservation, and energy saving in Japan’s food industry companies through outstanding technology. 1. AIHO Co., Ltd./Steam rice cooker “Rice Friend Steam Shower” The industry’s first conveyor-type rice cooker that utilizes steam. The power of steam allows you to cook rice fluffy and delicious. In addition to the powerful rice cooking ability and delicious taste of the Rice Friend series, which has the No. 1 market share in commercial rice cooking equipment, we have also pursued added value such as ease of cleaning, space saving, and labor saving. It also saves energy. 2. Infomart Co., Ltd./BtoB platform bill A billing cloud service with the top market share in Japan that digitizes back office operations. We are contributing to DX in the food industry by digitizing a series of interactions from ingredient estimates to ordering, delivery notes, and final invoices. 3. Kikupurandu Co., Ltd./“Taste jar that gently protects flavor” A taret pot that minimizes oxidation and maximizes the fresh flavor and aroma of freshly squeezed sake. A tarutsubo is a device that receives the liquor flowing from the press. Adopting a special structure that has obtained a utility model, we succeeded in minimizing oxidation of sake after squeezing. Adoption is spreading from small and medium-sized breweries to major companies. 4. Taniko Co., Ltd./On-Demand Flyer A fryer that reduces frying time by up to one-third for speed, energy savings, and healthy cooking. In response to the increasing demand for food delivery/takeout and frozen foods, we use our unique technology to heat ingredients from the inside and outside to shorten frying time. It realizes quick provision and contributes to increasing the value of the ready-to-eat food industry. 5. Nakusetsu Engineering Co., Ltd./Concurrent engineering optimized for food factories based on years of knowledge Engineering technology that identifies problems in the construction process at the design stage and helps maintain quality, reduce additional costs, and shorten construction time. By shortening the construction period, it is possible to take a longer consideration period, which allows us to reflect the customer’s requests more accurately, making a significant contribution to the construction of food factories. 6. Tsukasa Industries Co., Ltd. / Divider scale terminal detachable type (DSC-TDP-4-DE) An automatic powder dispensing weighing machine that can weigh a wide variety of products and greatly shortens the time required for high-precision weighing of powder raw materials. At a time when food manufacturing sites are facing issues such as labor shortages and high prices, this system has great benefits, such as being able to mix and match multiple raw materials by simply pressing the start weighing button, eliminating concerns about measurement errors and the hassle of rechecking before adding ingredients. It will be done. 7. Nantsune Co., Ltd./3D pack quantitative slicer “Zeus” As the labor shortage worsens, the company has automated the production of quantitative packs of sliced meat. Achieving quantitative pack slicing with weight accuracy of ±5% eliminates the need for weight adjustment, which was a barrier to improving productivity. By connecting an automatic plating robot, even the plating work can be automated, resulting in even greater labor savings. 8. LEOC Co., Ltd.／LEOC Ready-made Although it is an operation service that incorporates fully cooked foods, it uses cooking methods based on scientific evidence to provide delicious meals that have a home-made feel. Utilizing the know-how gained from providing school lunches at over 3,000 facilities across the country, we also offer services such as staff training. Contributing to resolving labor shortages at school lunch sites. 3. Marketing department (6 items) Companies, individuals, or
organizations that have contributed to the improvement of Japan’s eating habits and the development of the food industry by popularizing domestically produced and imported products and technologies through excellent marketing techniques and methods. 1. Ajinomoto Frozen Foods Co., Inc./“The best-cooked gyoza ever!” Gyoza After a single SNS post about frozen gyoza sticking to a frying pan, the company faced the problem and released a renewed product that baked “the best in history” in a short period of six months. The essential value of frozen gyoza and the company’s commitment to making it possible for anyone to bake and smile without making mistakes became a hot topic. 2. Ozeki Co., Ltd. / 60th anniversary “One Cup Ozeki” loved by generations A pioneer of small-volume sake, developed in 1964 with the concept of “drinking anytime, anywhere.” In preparation for the 60th anniversary of the brand’s birth, we are developing measures aimed at not only seniors but also young people. It flexibly responds to changes in the market and holds an unwavering position as an icon of cup sake. 3. Kataoka Bussan Co., Ltd./Drip Coffee Mon Cafe 40th Anniversary As the world’s first single-cup drip coffee celebrates its 40th anniversary, various revitalization measures are underway. In addition to the main users in their 40s to 60s, we have also captured new users in their 20s to 30s who want to drink delicious coffee at home and demand for outdoor activities such as camping. Today, it remains a popular brand in the market. 4. Table Mark Co., Ltd./50th anniversary of frozen udon release As a pioneer of frozen udon, the company has led the market by focusing on educational activities such as scientific proof of the deliciousness of frozen udon, promoting microwave cooking, and introducing modified recipes for many years. This year, which marks the 50th anniversary of its release, the company will rebrand itself and continue to grow for the next 50 years. 5. Higashimaru Soy Sauce Co., Ltd. / “Udon Soup” 60 years of spreading Kansai dashi flavor It has been 60 years since Udon Soup was released in 1964 as an individually packaged powdered udon soup that allows you to easily enjoy authentic Kansai dashi by simply dissolving it in hot water. Sales are also growing in the Tokyo metropolitan area, where they are focusing their efforts, thanks to various PR measures such as menu proposals and enhanced tasting and sampling. 6. Yoshinoya Co., Ltd./Yoshinoya Beef Bowl Recreation We are developing nursing care recreation nationwide that incorporates the nursing care beef bowl “Yoshinoya’s easy rice.” At day care facilities and other nursing care facilities, residents are having fun cooking and eating Yoshinoya gyudon together with the care staff, thereby conveying the deliciousness of gyudon as well as the wonders of food that can be enjoyed. 4. Sustainability department (7 items) Companies,
individuals, or organizations that have contributed to the development of the food industry and the maintenance of a rich diet through outstanding initiatives that lead to the realization of a sustainable environment, society, and economy. 1. Kewpie Corporation/Kewpie Egg Co., Ltd./Realizing a sustainable society through the use of eggshells The Kewpie Group has been working for many years to effectively utilize egg whites and egg shells, which are byproducts other than egg yolks, in a sustainable manner, rather than wasting them when manufacturing products using eggs. The number of cases in which eggshells are used to reduce plastic consumption is increasing, and eggshells are becoming a raw material with high added value as a biomass material. 2. Kenko Mayonnaise Co., Ltd. / Enrichment of upcycled products They offer a wide range of upcycled products that make effective use of ingredients such as cabbage cores and wakame stems that would otherwise be edible but thrown away. By reducing food waste and loss, we are contributing to the realization of a
sustainable society. 3. Koikeya Co., Ltd. / Promoting SDGs activities that deliver deliciousness and fun The short animation “Koikeya SDGs Theater “Sasu to Tena” that allows adults and children to enjoy learning about SDGs will be released on TV, the website, and YouTube. In addition to sustainability activities linked to our own products, we are also developing multifaceted activities that promote
understanding of the concept and initiatives of SDGs. 4. Suntory Beverage & Food Limited/“Water Positive” Initiatives In December 2023, we will announce our “Water Sustainability” activity policy. In order to achieve “water positivity,” “Suntory Tennensui” started raising awareness of water resources in August this year by developing and strengthening awareness activities to encourage the next generation of children to be aware of future water resources. It is leading the activities. 5. Fukushima Galilei Co., Ltd./CFC-free promotion initiatives We are focusing on developing products that use green refrigerants that are safe to handle and do not use CFCs, which have a negative impact on the environment. In April of this year, we became the first company in the industry to offer a full lineup of CFC-free commercial refrigerators, making a complete switchover. We also offer a 10-year warranty on refrigerant gas leaks to promote CFC-free operations. 6. Marumiya Co., Ltd./Efforts to improve soybean self-sufficiency rate Through in-house soybean production, the company aims to domestically produce the soybeans it uses and improve its self-sufficiency rate. Production at Nosho Nagomi, a soybean production subsidiary, and in-house procurement through partner farmers are steadily increasing. With plans to raise the domestic production ratio to 50% in the future, the company is focusing on sustainable raw material procurement. 7. Mitsubishi Foods Co., Ltd./“trucXing” that utilizes empty truck space As one measure to address the “2024 problem” in logistics, we have launched
“trucXing,” a sustainable logistics service that shares and utilizes empty truck space. Providing surplus cargo space to small and medium-sized food manufacturers. Visualizing and optimizing logistics leads to solving problems. 5. International Division (4 items) Companies, individuals, or organizations that have introduced foreign technologies and products that have contributed to the improvement of Japan’s eating habits and the development of the food industry. and companies, individuals, or organizations that have exported
domestically produced technologies and products that have contributed to the improvement of overseas eating habits and the development of the food industry. 1. Iris Ohyama Co., Ltd./Expanding overseas exports of packed rice We are also focusing on expanding exports in the packed rice market, which is expanding due to advances in convenience and taste, and product value being reconsidered in the wake of disasters. The company is contributing to the revitalization of Japan’s agricultural and food industries, with full-scale exports to the United States starting in January of this year and plans to expand to Asian markets in the future. 2. ITO EN Co., Ltd./Accelerating overseas expansion of “Oi Ocha” We developed raw materials for Oi Ocha drinks that meet global quality standards and began contract production in Germany. We are accelerating the overseas expansion of Oi Ocha, the world’s No. 1 sugar-free green tea beverage brand, by launching products for Europe that use paper cartons with tethered caps. 3. Kinjirushi Co., Ltd. / Expanding high-quality wasabi overseas We have been developing high-quality products ever since powdered wasabi was the mainstream overseas. Currently, overseas business has grown to account for approximately 40% of sales. By establishing a sales office in the United States and spreading the word about the characteristics of wasabi and the orthodox way of eating it, we are focusing on raising awareness of its essential value and supporting Japanese food culture overseas. 4. Suntory Ltd./“Japanese wine “FROM FARM” spreading the charm of Koshu to the world” We have been working to improve the value of Koshu, Japan’s leading wine grape variety. “SUNTORY FROM FARM Tomi Koshu 2022” released this year became the first wine from Japan to win the highest award at the Decanter World Wine Awards. We communicated the charm of Koshu to the world. 6. Regional
Revitalization Department (2 items) Companies, individuals, or organizations that have contributed to the promotion and
revitalization of local economies through food and related businesses. 1. Suzusho Co., Ltd./“Tengu Beef Jerky Miyazaki Beef” Tengu, a pioneer in Japan’s beef jerky market, has released the brand’s first Wagyu beef jerky using Miyazaki beef. With the support of Miyazaki Prefecture and JA, and in cooperation with shochu manufacturers in the prefecture, we are working to strengthen the brand power of both “Tengu” and “Miyazaki Beef” with an “all Miyazaki” approach and develop a new customer base. 2. Niigata Sake Han Co., Ltd./NIIGATA LADY Sake PROJECT@Ledishu This sake is made by and for women in Niigata, and is produced entirely by women, from planning to rice cultivation to brewing, by the female employees of Niigata Sakehan and the female brewers of Yahiko Sake Brewery. All rice used is grown in Yahiko Village, Niigata Prefecture. We create collaborative products with various companies and contribute to the revitalization of the region. Selection committee members (in no particular order) ▽Takashi Arakawa, Chairman of the Food Industry Center General Incorporated Foundation ▽National Research and Development Agency National Agriculture and Food Technology Research Organization Mr. Seiya Takahashi, Director of Food Research Department ▽Director, National Institute of Medical Science, Health and Nutrition, National Research and Development Agency Mr. Hidemi Takimoto, Director of the National Institute of Health and Nutrition ▽Mr. Hiroshi Fukuda, Chairman of the Independent Administrative Institution Alcoholic Beverage Research Institute ▽Independent Administrative Agency Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) Mr. Oki Morishita, Director of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries/Food Department ▽Mr. Tsuyoshi Makino, Managing Director of Japan Chain Store Association ▽Food Industry Newspaper President and Representative Director Naoki Umagami General comments from the chairperson of the judging committee Mr. Takashi Arakawa, Chairman of the Judging Committee/Chairman of the Food Industry Center, General Incorporated Foundation
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