New Genre of Canned Food Released: Featuring the Popular 'Hobo Series' (Almost-Real Seafood)!

March 31, 2026. PLUS One Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Toyohira-ku, Sapporo; Representative: Kanji Hangoku) will release three types of canned products on April 7, 2026 (Tuesday): 'Hobo Kani (Almost Crab) Rich Truffle,' 'Hobo Kegani (Almost Horsehair Crab) with Crab Miso,' and 'Hobo Hotate (Almost Scallop) Butter Soy Sauce Flavor.' The 'Hobo Series' is a new genre of surimi products sold by Kanetetsu Delica Foods (Headquarters: Higashinada-ku, Kobe) that replicates the taste, texture, and appearance of the real thing. Since the launch of 'Hobo Kani' in March 2014, the series has sold over 100 million packs. These new canned products condense the charm of the 'Hobo Series' with Hokkaido ingredients. They offer the surprising reproducibility of the original, combined with the convenience and long shelf life of canned food. They are perfect for daily appetizers or side dishes. Each product is priced between 900 and 1000 yen (excluding tax) with a 3-year shelf life at room temperature.