[Iyo Bank, Ltd.] Supporting Besshi Ame Honpo Co., Ltd.’s crowdfunding! *Iyo Bank, Ltd.*
Press release: September 13, 2024
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Support Besshi Ame Honpo Co., Ltd.’s crowdfunding!
*~A long-established candy shop takes on the challenge of creating next-generation sweets that go beyond ice cream, “AKAGANE”~* Iyo Bank, Ltd. (President: Kenji Miyoshi) is celebrating its 140th anniversary by participating in the 116th project of its “Foundation and Regional Revitalization Project Utilizing Crowdfunding.” We would like to inform you that the issue project has started as follows. This project was conducted by Besshi Ame Honpo Co., Ltd. (Niihama City, Ehime Prefecture, Representative Director Ochi) Mr. Shuji)
This is a project to utilize the old-fashioned milk candy making techniques of a long-established candy maker to develop a new product that sandwiches the French dessert “Nougat Glace*” with cookies, and to promote it to people all over the country. In addition, the amount of this recruitment is
If we reach 500,000 yen, our bank will subsidize the equivalent of 1/2 of the closing fee (up to 250,000 yen) as part of our 140th
anniversary commemoration project.
*A cold dessert originating from southern France. Sweets made by cooling and solidifying meringue, fresh cream, nuts, etc.
○Project overview
project name
A long-established candy shop takes on the challenge of creating next-generation sweets that go beyond ice cream, “AKAGANE.” Recruitment period
September 13, 2024 (Friday) – November 29, 2024 (Friday)
Recruitment amount
500,000 yen
project
・A long-established candy manufacturer that has been loved for its nostalgic soft candy “Besshi Ame”, which was born in the Showa era, is now offering products for modern life.
We wanted to create a new type of sweets that would suit any occasion, so we leveraged our long-standing tradition and skills in making milk confectionery.
We have developed an ice cream sandwich with a new texture that even adults can enjoy.
・Its characteristics include the soft cream that melts in your mouth and the caramelized nuts.
It is added to add a crunchy texture, making it a uniquely cold dessert that is produced in small quantities and carefully
handcrafted.
We are making it.
・”AKAGANE” means copper, and the people of Niihama, which was a copper producing area, will want to support it.
We are aiming for a project.
・For returns, we have a box of nougat glace sand “AKAGANE” (3 pieces), etc., and 2,6
You can support us for as little as 40 yen. *For the first 100 sets [super early bird discount (3 pieces)] Dealer: Maku Co., Ltd. Ake Application method: Apply from “Makuake”, a support purchase service for special items and experiences.
Project URL
https://www.makuake.com/project/akagane/
○Business overview
Business name
Besshi Ame Honpo Co., Ltd.
Location
2-6-5 Niihama-shigo
Features etc.
・Our company is one of the oldest candy manufacturers in the prefecture, having been manufacturing candy since 1868.
・We offer a wide range of products, from Japanese sweets such as yokan to Western sweets such as cheesecake, with a focus on the milk confectionery product “Besshi Ame.”
Issuing and selling.
・At the “Curry Bread Grand Prix 2021,” our curry bread won gold awards in two categories, and we will continue to win in 2022.
In 2023, we received the Gold Award for the third consecutive year.
[Inquiries regarding this matter] Iyo Bank Regional Revitalization Department (in charge: Ochi) TEL (089) 907-1074