Food Loss Reduction Shop "ecoeat" to Open First Sakai City Location at Nakamozu Station on May 29

ecoeat Inc. (Headquarters: Settsu City, Osaka; CEO: Shuhei Sato), which operates the nationwide food loss reduction shop "ecoeat," will open its first Sakai City location, "ecoeat Nakamozu Store," in Kita-ku, Sakai City, on May 29, 2026.

Positioned within the Nakamozu Station area—a major transit hub served by the Nankai Koya Line, Osaka Metro Midosuji Line, and Semboku Rapid Railway—this station-front model store aims to integrate the choice of "food loss reduction" into the daily shopping routines of local residents. By offering food products near their best-before dates, off-spec items, and overstock at fair prices, the store re-circulates potential waste as "valuable products."

To celebrate the opening, a 10% discount campaign will be held for three days from May 29 to May 31, 2026. The store is also actively recruiting part-time and full-time staff to join its social mission.

ecoeat Nakamozu Store Overview - Name: ecoeat Nakamozu Store - Location: 1F Plus Bldg, 2-299-3 Nakamozucho, Kita-ku, Sakai City, Osaka - Opening Date: May 29, 2026 (Friday) - Hours: 10:00 - 19:00 - Closed: Every Tuesday (except holidays) - Items: Near-expiry foods, off-spec products, overstock, packaging changes, snacks, seasonings, beverages, canned goods, frozen foods, and daily necessities.

Features of ecoeat Nakamozu Store - Strategic Location: Accessible via three major train lines, fitting seamlessly into commuting and shopping routes. - Daily Variety: Direct sourcing from manufacturers and wholesalers ensures a changing daily inventory of diverse products. - Ethical Consumption: Customers can save money while contributing to the reduction of food waste, turning "waste" into "value."

Background: The Food Loss Problem in Japan Japan generates approximately 4.64 million tons of food loss annually (FY2023 estimates by MAFF and MOE). This equates to about 37kg per person per year, or roughly one bowl of rice per day. ecoeat addresses this by creating a sustainable infrastructure that bridges manufacturer overstock with consumer needs, having already diverted over 12,756 tons of food from landfills nationwide through its 30+ locations.