[Fujico Co., Ltd.] “Pure Toro Kombu Root Konbu Super Value Bag” will be released from Sunday, September 1, 2024 in a paper package that is the first in the Tororo Konbu industry*1
*Fujico Co., Ltd.*
Press release: August 28, 2024
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“Pure Toro Kombu Root Konbu Super Value Bag” will be released from Sunday, September 1, 2024 in a paper package that is the first in the Tororo Konbu industry*1
Fujicco Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Kobe City/Representative Director, President and Executive Officer: Shoichi Fukui) has released the “Jun Toro” series, which is a large capacity type that can be used for a lot of purposes.
We will be releasing a new “super value bag containing kelp root” from Sunday, September 1, 2024.
Newly released “Pure Toro with Konbu Root”
The “Super Value Bag” is the first*1 paper package in the yam kelp industry. By changing to environmentally friendly packaging, we have successfully reduced the amount of plastic used by approximately 40% compared to conventional plastic packaging. In addition, “Jun Toro” from the same “Jun Toro” series
The “Super Value Bag” will also be renewed to paper packaging from September 2024.
* ■Development background*
In order to bring kelp, which contains many nutrients that modern people tend to lack, to our daily dining tables, Fujicco is developing a variety of products every day, focusing not only on deliciousness but also on ease of use and packaging.
This time, the newly released “Jun Toro with Konbu Root”
The “Super Value Bag” is a large-capacity type that is easy to take out of the bag and can be used for plenty of purposes, making it a product that can be enjoyed in a variety of situations such as soup, udon, and rice.
In addition, Fujico has “Five Health”*2 as its purpose. As one of our activities for “global health,” which promotes environmental protection, we are switching to environmentally friendly packaging in order to solve the environmental problems caused by the use of plastic. This time “Jun Toro
From September 2024, we will change to paper packaging in
consideration of the environment for the following two products: Super Value Bag with Konbu Root and Super Value Bag with Pure Toro.
* ■Product features*
・Large capacity type for plenty of use
・“Loosen type” that is fluffy and thinly shaved and easy to remove from the bag ・Uses 100% domestically produced kelp
*11% of the konbu used in the product containing konbu root is kelp root.
* ■Package changes*
* ・Change to paper packaging*
By switching to paper packaging, the first in the Tororo Konbu industry*1 as an environmentally friendly package, we succeeded in reducing plastic packaging by approximately 40% compared to
conventional plastic packaging.
* ・Achieves high barrier properties with paper material + transparent barrier film*
By using a transparent barrier film in addition to the paper material, we were able to extend the expiration date from 11 months for conventional products to 13 months.
* ・”Fujico Eco Mark” listed*
As Fujikko’s unique initiative to introduce environmentally friendly packaging, we have included our original eco mark “Fujikko’s Eco” on our products. This initiative will start in stages from September 2024.
* ■Release area*
Retail stores nationwide
*1: Research by Fujico (for national brand products)
*2: The “Five Health” refers to “Health Provision,” “A Healthy Society,” and “Global Health,” in order to achieve a state of “Wellness” that is both healthy and better, with a healthy mind and a comfortable body and mind. ” and to achieve that goal, we work on “health management” and “sound management.”
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