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“ANY1 CHOCO” Brand Development Interview (CEO: Masazumi Kumazawa)

August 06, 2024

In March 2024, Japan Hydro PowTech (herein referred to as NHP) launched its first flagship store in Singapore for CHOCO, a chocolate brand created using its original hydrolysis technology. In this journal, we sat down with NHP’s CEO, Masazumi Kumazawa, to discuss the inspirations behind the brand launch and the journey to opening the flagship […]

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Alternative Applications CASE 1 “Upcycling Cacao Husks”

August 06, 2024

In December 2022, Hydro PowTech Japan Co., Ltd. entered a strategic alliance with Lotte Co., Ltd. to “create new value and solve social issues through technological innovation and upcycling, primarily in the chocolate industry.” One of our challenges was identifying ways to use cacao husks – a byproduct of chocolate – in ceramics. In this […]

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“ANY1 CHOCO” brand development interview（vol.4）

April 18, 2024

“ANY1 CHOCO” is a chocolate brand that uses dairy-free, plant-based, and gluten-free ingredients and NHP’s hydrolysis technology. To commemorate the brand’s launch and the opening of the flagship store in Singapore, we spoke to the core members involved in the project about their thoughts. Interviewer: Shuzo Okabe 4.Tan Foo ChoyBusiness Development Partner/Advisor Profile:With over 20 […]

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“ANY1 CHOCO” brand development interview（vol.3）

April 18, 2024

“ANY1 CHOCO” is a chocolate brand that uses dairy-free, plant-based, and gluten-free ingredients and NHP’s hydrolysis technology. To commemorate the brand’s launch and the opening of the flagship store in Singapore, we spoke to the core members involved in the project about their thoughts. Interviewer: Shuzo Okabe 3.Albert TianCEO of Hydro Powtech Singapore Profile:With 20 […]

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“ANY1 CHOCO” brand development interview（vol.2）

April 18, 2024

“ANY1 CHOCO” is a chocolate brand that uses dairy-free, plant-based, and gluten-free ingredients and NHP’s hydrolysis technology. To commemorate the brand’s launch and the opening of the flagship store in Singapore, we spoke to the core members involved in the project about their thoughts. Interviewer: Shuzo Okabe 2.Takayuki DomboTechnical Direction Profile:During his 20 years at […]

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“ANY1 CHOCO” brand development interview（vol.1）

April 18, 2024

“ANY1 CHOCO” is a chocolate brand that uses dairy-free, plant-based, and gluten-free ingredients and NHP’s hydrolysis technology. To commemorate the brand’s launch and the opening of the flagship store in Singapore, we spoke to the core members involved in the project about their thoughts. Interviewer: Shuzo Okabe 1.Koji FujitaRecipe Development Profile:In 2008, Fujita was part […]

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Expanding High-Quality Bread Shops Nationwide: A Conversation with Akishiro Nakayama from the Product Development Team at  “Real Pasco Bakeries”

March 22, 2024

Real Pasco Bakeries operates 83 stores in department stores nationwide, from Sapporo in the north to Hakata in the south. The company is renowned for its ‘Bakery Shop’ concept, known for its bread and sweets baked in-store. They prioritize authentic, freshly baked bread that uses quality ingredients. Real Pasco BakeriesMeguro City, Tokyo Kumazawa: Thank you […]

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A Conversation With Eguchi Taro of “Eguchi Dango,” a mochi store in Nagaoka City, Niigata

March 22, 2024

The renowned mochi store, Eguchi Dango, was founded in 1902 in Nagaoka City, Niigata, and has been loved by locals for its delicious handmade mochis such as Sasa Dango, Goshiki Dango, and Nagaoka Sekihan. The main store, housed in an old Edo period farmhouse in the Niigata countryside, and the Settaya branch in the brewing […]

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A Conversation with Ryohei Suzuki from the Kyushu factory of Shinmei Co. Ltd., the largest rice wholesaler in Japan. 

June 13, 2023

Shinmei is a leading company in the rice industry. Not only do they sell their own brand of rice, but they also distribute rice products to convenience stores and restaurant chains and propose new ways to enjoy rice. They’ve been in the business for over 120 years, with factories nationwide. Their original product, “drinkable rice […]

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A Conversation with Kenji Kawahara of “Gyoza no Big Five,” a gyoza factory in Kagoshima City

June 13, 2023

“Gyoza no Big Five” is a Kagoshima City factory specializing in gyoza production (dumplings). They develop and sell their original gyoza, which is popular both online and in stores and also manufacture gyoza for commercial use. With the motto of making safe products that meet the needs of the times, they develop a variety of […]

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