Ishii Food Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Funabashi, Chiba; President and CEO: Tomoyasu Ishii), which promotes product development through additive-free cooking, will release the second product in its series, 'Room-Temperature Storage Teriyaki Meatballs,' on April 1, 2026, via 'Ishii's Online Store' operated by its group company, Direct Ishii Co., Ltd. According to the 'Delicatessen White Paper 2025' by the Japan Delicatessen Association, the delicatessen market reached 11.2882 trillion yen in 2024. Ishii Food began developing room-temperature meatballs in 2016 following requests from the Self-Defense Forces. Initially intended as emergency food, changing lifestyles have led to increased daily use. This product features a one-year shelf life at room temperature and is ready to eat immediately, making it perfect for both quick daily meals and disaster preparedness.
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