We use fermentation technology to reduce food waste to zero. Eliminate “unwanted things” from the world!

*View in browser* *Oryze Co., Ltd.*
Press release: April 1, 2024
April Dream Project
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We use fermentation technology to reduce food waste to zero. Eliminate “unwanted things” from the world!
*Things that are not used during fermentation will be reborn into new forms, creating a world where they are used without waste. * This press release is a dream sent out by a business operator who sympathizes with the April Dream project and wants to make April 1st a day full of dreams, hoping to make them come true.
Orize Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Meguro-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Yasuhide Koizumi)
Our company (hereinafter referred to as our company) aims to solve social issues using traditional Japanese fermentation technology. Using fermentation technology, we will realize a future in which the 2.5 billion tons of food that is thrown away each year around the world is eliminated.

We support AprilDream, which aims to make April 1st the day to share your dreams. This press release is a dream of “Oryze Co., Ltd.” * Eliminate “unnecessary things” with fermentation technology. That’s our dream. *

The recognition that food loss is an issue that we must proactively address is becoming commonplace through corporate initiatives for the SDGs and school education. However, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (*), the current food waste in Japan is approximately 5.23 million tons annually. When converted to the amount of food wasted per person, it is equivalent to throwing away the equivalent of one rice ball every day.

Reducing food loss is thought to have a major impact on solving various social issues, such as the environmental burden caused by incineration and solving the world hunger problem, and it is important for society to establish specific methods as technologies. This is very important for problem solving.
The reason we founded our company was to think, “What can I do to make sure that Japan’s rice is not left over?” There is a surplus of new rice produced in Japan every year, and after a certain period of time it is called “old rice” and its selling price drops, which has a big impact on the income and expenditure of people involved in the rice industry.

On the other hand, in the past, rice was stored little by little for the following year. The old ones were made into koji and turned into fermented foods such as miso, vinegar, and mirin, which were then displayed on the table. We believe that if we apply this technology to modern times, we can upcycle all kinds of food waste into new, valuable products and eliminate food waste.

(*) Reference: https://www.maff.go.jp/j/pr/aff/2310/spe1_01.html * Oryzae sweetener produced by fermenting rice (rice malt fermented sugar) * Our main product, “Olyze sweetener (rice malt fermented sugar)” is a sugar substitute sweetener made from rice malt. It is characterized by the gentle sweetness extracted from the rice through fermentation, so you can enjoy the “sweet happiness” without feeling guilty. It is also possible to manufacture products by upcycling old rice and substandard rice, and we are also collaborating with companies to create sustainable sweeteners.
Our products are used in a wide variety of applications, including our own brand “Food Cosmetics ORYZAE,” as well as nursery school lunches and confectionery manufacturing.
*Olyze’s sustainable initiatives*
Our company utilizes fermentation technology to plan, manufacture, and sell food and other products. In partnership with companies, we are also working on “fermentation upcycling” of non-standard products and manufacturing residue using our resources.
▼Olyze x On the way to the slope
We jointly developed “Saka no Nakano Dry Rice Koji,” an upcycled rice koji to avoid producing surplus rice. This initiative aims to solve the problem of “surplus rice” in Japanese agriculture and stimulate demand for rice.
Details: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000039.000087241.html ▼Olyze x Zojirushi Mahobin
When Zojirushi Mahobin developed a rice cooker, it produced “Olyze sweetener (fermented rice malt sugar)” by upcycling the rice cooked in the rice cooking test. The sweetener manufactured is “ORYZAE We plan to commercialize it as “GRANOLA” and donate a portion of the sales to agricultural promotion organizations.
Details: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000041.000087241.html *Comment from Representative Director Yasuhide Koizumi*
What we are aiming for is a world where there are no unnecessary items through circulation through fermentation. Rather than “avoiding waste,” we create new value such as deliciousness and health through fermentation and upcycling, creating a prosperous society. However, it will take an extremely long time for us alone to realize this dream. We need to work hand in hand with everyone who shares the same values as Orysee and steadily move forward.
Our collaboration with Sakanochu and Zojirushi Mahobin is the first step toward the future we are building. We look forward to continuing to work with you to create a sustainable and healthy world. Let’s work together to realize a truly circular society.
* Company Profile*
* Orize Co., Ltd. *
We are a venture company that aims to solve social issues through fermentation technology and realize a sustainable society. “FIVE” focuses on “Olyze sweetener (rice malt fermented sugar)” made by fermenting rice.
We manufacture and sell products based on the “WIN” policy.Since our founding in 2018, we have strived to develop products that solve issues such as agricultural economics and food loss.We will continue to make full use of fermentation. We will solve social issues and create innovations that extend beyond food.
Representative: Representative Director Yasuhide Koizumi
Address: 301 Sato Flats, 2-6-12 Ohashi, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
Company site: https://agcl.site/
Email: media@oryzae.site
Phone number: 080-9537-6584

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This is a project by TIMES. We are seriously aiming to make this dream come true.
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