Since its establishment in 1969 (Showa 44), Cosmos Foods Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Sanda City, Hyogo Prefecture; CEO: Kosuke Marui, hereinafter 'Cosmos Foods') has specialized in freeze-dried food production. The company will launch the 'Shiawase Ippai Spinach and Melting Beni Haruka Miso Soup' on September 1, 2026 (Tuesday), under its 'Shiawase Ippai' brand, which values the care and effort of home-cooked meals.

'Shiawase Ippai' recreates the warmth of homemade cooking—generous ingredients and gentle flavors—simply by adding hot water. For this new product, the company added an extra step to its process to fully bring out the natural sweetness of domestically grown 'Beni Haruka' sweet potatoes, allowing consumers to enjoy their rich flavor in a bowl of miso soup.

A Unique Cooking Process to Enhance the Sweetness of Beni Haruka

The star ingredient is the domestically grown sweet potato 'Beni Haruka.' To ensure its signature natural sweetness shines through in the miso soup, the company adopted a proprietary slow-cooking process. Additionally, domestically sourced spinach is used as a complementary ingredient. Its mild flavor and vibrant color enhance the gentle sweetness of the Beni Haruka.

The miso is a proprietary blend of eight types selected from miso breweries across Japan, called 'Cho-Awake Miso.' By combining multiple miso varieties, the blend achieves a rich, layered flavor that envelops the taste of the ingredients. The 'Shiawase Ippai Spinach and Melting Beni Haruka Miso Soup' offers convenience with just hot water, while reflecting the care taken in ingredient selection and production methods. This meticulous attention to detail adds a touch of luxury to everyday meals.

Behind the Scenes: Developer Insights

While sweet potatoes are popular in Japan, the development was also inspired by potential overseas demand, particularly in Asia. The team carefully evaluated varieties and processing methods to preserve Beni Haruka’s unique sweetness while ensuring it softens just right upon rehydration, releasing a gentle, lingering sweetness. The biggest challenge was achieving the ideal texture of the sweet potato after rehydration. Through repeated trials—adjusting thickness, shape, cooking time, and ingredients—the team reached the perfect balance. We hope this product brings comfort and a moment of relaxation to those feeling a little tired.

'This Extra Step Makes Shiawase Ippai' About the 'Shiawase Ippai' Brand by Cosmos Foods

Cosmos Foods has always been guided by the philosophy of 'food you'd want to serve to someone you love,' crafting products with care for ingredients and methods. 'Shiawase Ippai' is one of the brands carrying forward this philosophy. It recreates the care of home cooking—generous ingredients and gentle flavors—with just hot water. From char-grilled eggplant with a smoky aroma, plump mushrooms with a firm bite, to seaweed grown in straits—each soup, miso soup, and clear broth highlights the natural flavors of its ingredients, delivering small moments of 'happiness' to your dining table through aroma and texture.

Feature 1: Proprietary Freeze-Drying Technology 'Nikoniko Seihou®'

Named 'Nikoniko Seihou®' because the ingredients and miso form two separate blocks

'Shiawase Ippai' miso soups are finished using the company’s proprietary freeze-drying technology, 'Nikoniko Seihou®,' designed to maximize the natural deliciousness of ingredients. By cooking and freeze-drying the ingredients and miso separately using optimal methods, the soup instantly highlights the appearance, aroma, and flavor of the ingredients when hot water is added.

Feature 2: 'Cho-Awake Miso' – A Unique Blend of 8 Miso Types from Across Japan

Blending soy, rice, and barley miso from across Japan

Under the concept of 'Let’s enjoy Japan’s fermented foods,' the company carefully selects and blends eight types of miso from breweries nationwide. This blend captures the diverse miso flavors cultivated across Japan. It’s a miso soup that adds a level of care rarely achieved in home cooking.

[Product Overview]

Shiawase Ippai

Spinach and Melting Beni Haruka Miso Soup

Suggested Retail Price: 150 JPY (excluding tax)

General Release Date: September 1, 2026 (Tuesday)

Net Weight: 8.6g

Allergens: Soy

Company Overview

Cosmos Foods Co., Ltd.

Established: December 1969 (Showa 44)

Representative: Kosuke Marui

Business: Manufacturing and sales of freeze-dried foods

Cosmos Foods Co., Ltd. was established in Sanda City, Hyogo Prefecture, in 1969. Guided by the corporate philosophy of 'utilizing the blessings of the universe and nature through the power of the universe and nature (full-cycle circulation),' the company produces freeze-dried foods. While utilizing freeze-drying technology, which requires significant energy, the company focuses on eco-friendly food production. It improves energy efficiency through factory system reviews, heat recovery, solar and water recycling, and research into vacuum freeze-dryers, actively reducing CO2 emissions during production and practicing energy circulation.

Website: https://www.cosmosfoods.co.jp/

Online Shop: https://www.cosmosfoods.jp/

Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cosmosfoods1969/

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