Watermark Co., Ltd.
Build a new food world with an AI system that supports people! AI (artificial intelligence) development business Cross Compass Co., Ltd. and Haruyuki Yamashita of HAL YAMASHITA, which develops “food” from various angles, announce a business partnership.
~ Solving world hunger and environmental problems with “food” and “AI”. ~ ……
Watermark Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Haruyuki Yamashita, hereinafter referred to as Chef Yamashita) and Cross Compass Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Katsunobu Suzuki, hereinafter referred to as Cross Compass President Suzuki) are operating We are pleased to announce that we have entered into a partnership.
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Cross Compass Co., Ltd. official website: https://www.cross-compass.com/ Watermark Co., Ltd. Official Website: http://www.wmk.co.jp/
Cross Compass, which develops “AI systems that support people,” and Watermark Co., Ltd., a leading company in the diverse food industry that “creates delicious smiles,” will use their strong collaboration to improve people’s health and fight global hunger. In order to “solve various global issues such as food and cutting-edge AI technology” with food and cutting-edge AI technology, we have created a
breakthrough in the creation of AI protocols and a huge amount of accumulated data on health, emotions, the human body, food, local food culture, ethnicity, etc. We will build a food mega data bank using advanced technology.
Recently, the words “wellness” and “personalized nutrition” have begun to spread among companies and individuals, and with the rise in global health awareness, the market is predicted to continue to expand and grow rapidly.
We collect a huge amount of food data from places such as medical, beauty, supermarkets, employee cafeterias, gyms, restaurants, cafes, food delivery, various food manufacturers, convenience stores, hospitals, etc., and use it for future food production planning and a healthy society. By building a “Future Food AI Platform”,
With expectations for applications in various fields in the future, the two companies will cooperate with various fields in “food x digital AI technology” by entering into a business alliance, and will be able to develop “AI-integrated food products” in a wide range of situations in the future. There are high expectations for the use of this data.
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Left: Chef Yamashita, Right: Cross Compass President Suzuki
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cooperation agreement
1. We will work to jointly develop a platform and database to accumulate food-related data and build an analysis infrastructure. 2. We will utilize the jointly developed infrastructure to enhance the synergy between food and digital, and strive to eliminate food loss and hunger from the world.
3. We will contribute to human health and the health of the global environment based on the jointly developed food and digital
possibilities.
With the above three declarations as our common objective, we have entered into a basic agreement to move forward with our company’s business.
Cross Compass President Suzuki:
We are thinking every day about developing AI that supports people, AI that reduces their burden, and AI that works closely with people and enriches their lives.
In preparation for global issues, we are working with Watermark to provide valuable food.
We will use artificial intelligence and artificial life technologies to accurately analyze big data collected using food sensors, and move forward with building an AI platform that will be useful to many people.
Chef Yamashita:
We are also very happy to have a business partnership with Cross Compass, the world’s top AI (artificial intelligence) technology group, and we hope to use cutting-edge digital AI to greatly advance the power and potential of food and contribute to society. I’m sure you can contribute.
We believe that “food” plays a very important role in global environmental issues, global warming, food self-sufficiency, and hunger.
“Digital and food” and “web3 and food” to consider solutions to the mounting global food problems.
When we focus on things like “science and food,” the possibilities and impact are endless.
With “helping and being of use to people” as the most important issue, we have set a focus on the health of people and the health of the earth in the future.
“Building a healthy food society” for the future can be said to be the greatest mission of my life.
AI (artificial intelligence) has many possibilities and great power to change society for the better.
Originating from Japan and reaching the world through food, we are sure to bring health and smiles to people all over the world with the AI platform we are building.
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【Company Profile】
Company name: Cross Compass Co., Ltd.
Location: 2-7-3 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
CAMEL TSUKIJIII3rd floor
Representative: Katsunobu Suzuki, Representative Director and President HP: https://www.cross-compass.com/
Members who have been involved in cutting-edge digital development and manufacturing gathered together to address labor shortages and functional/technical verification.
We are an AI solution provider that focuses on developing AI for the manufacturing industry in order to contribute to solving difficult social problems.
We have Cross Lab, a research institute that serves as an intelligence science hub, connecting application development and social
implementation with many universities, cutting-edge technology research companies, and research institutes around the world. This allows us to seamlessly integrate basic research, development, and social implementation, promote innovation, and provide advanced AI solutions in a short development period.
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http://www.wmk.co.jp/Business content: Restaurant management, food sales, food and beverage consulting
Through food, we aim to bring smiles and joy across societies, people, countries, ethnic groups, and cultures.In addition to our restaurant business, we also engage in volunteer charity work, and since 2010, we have served as an advisor to the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) Association. In order to save the food and beverage industry during the coronavirus pandemic in 2022, we established the Japan Food and Beverage Future Association, a general incorporated association. We are also involved in the creation of the Japan Federation of Food and Beverage Organizations (Shokudanren) to develop the food and beverage industry.
With a global vision to spread the tradition and further possibilities of Japanese food, and the deliciousness and safety of Japanese ingredients, we aim to create “delicious smiles” for the “smiles” of many producers and customers. We aim to be a leading company in [Image 6
HAL YAMASHITA Tokyo Main Store
[Store overview]
Store name: HAL YAMASHITA Tokyo main store
Location: 9-7-4 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Tokyo Midtown Galleria Garden Terrace 1F
Business hours: 11:00-15:00 (lunch)
17:30-23:00 (Dinner)
Phone number: 03-5413-0086
Closed: Mondays, Midtown closed
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Haruyuki Yamashita
HAL YAMASHITA
Haruyuki Yamashita
Watermark Co., Ltd. Representative Director
HAL YAMASHITA Tokyo Main Store
owner and executive chef
1969 Born in Ashiya City, Hyogo Prefecture
Graduated from Osaka University of Arts, Faculty of Art
WFP Advisor to the United Nations World Food Program
Specially Appointed Professor, Keio University Graduate School Tokyo Tourism Ambassador
National Research and Development Agency RIKEN Contract Researcher Hyogo Food Advisor
He trained in various countries around the world in order to develop his culinary experiences, techniques, and sense of borderlessness. Established “New Japanese Cuisine” that brings out the
characteristics of ingredients to the maximum.
As a pioneer, we are active both domestically and internationally. The range is wide, including TV, magazines, various media, and hotels. Represented Japan at two consecutive World Gourmet Summits in Singapore in 2010 and UAE in 2012.
In 2010, he was named the best chef of the year.
Currently, we have multiple stores in Japan and overseas, ranging from Japanese cuisine to sweets businesses, as well as international food, domestic and overseas import/export government-related businesses. He is active in activities to spread “New Japanese cuisine” and sake, such as serving as an advisor for the industry and giving guidance and lectures throughout the country.
We are planning to open new Japanese cuisine stores both domestically and internationally.
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