We will provide ingredients grown naturally in the blessed Akita as "more delicious" and "safe" food.
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Founded in Showa 62 (1987). Under the severe situation of rice reduction and rice price reduction, we thought about whether there was a way to increase farmers' income, and the company was launched by six farmers.
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The main product "Komachigayu" has been developed to encourage many people to eat the delicious "Akita Komachi" from Akita Prefecture, and has been loved since its release.
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In recent years, we have been focusing on new product development and expanding the scope of our activities in order to widely sell Akita's delicious ingredients other than rice-related products nationwide.
In Showa 62, six farmers from Akita Prefecture stood up. Faced with the harsh reality of rice reduction policy and falling rice prices, Komachi Food Industry Co., Ltd. was born out of the pure desire to "have many people eat delicious Akita Komachi from Akita Prefecture." Despite the urgent task of improving farmers' incomes, the founders set out to develop their flagship product, Komachigayu, with a passion to deliver the splendor of Akita's rich nature to the whole country.
At that time, products using preservatives and seasonings were the mainstream, but we insisted on additive-free products, using nothing other than "Akitakomachi" and "natural groundwater". This is because they value the deliciousness of the ingredients themselves and have a strong belief in providing food that can be eaten with peace of mind. Even now, 38 years after its founding, this sentiment has been passed down unchanged. Our goal is to deliver food grown naturally in the blessed Akita to the whole country as "more delicious" and "safe to eat" food.
What are we doing?
At the heart of our product manufacturing is our absolute commitment to using 100% "Akitakomachi" from Akita Prefecture. The specially selected rice grown at the foot of the World Heritage Site Shirakami Mountains is a refreshing blessing of nature. In the manufacturing process, no raw materials other than "Akitakomachi" and "natural groundwater" are used, and seasonings and preservatives are completely eliminated. While the market is flooded with easy-to-eat seasoned products, we have continued to manufacture and sell only "white yu" since our founding.
In recent years, the importance of emergency food stockpiling has been widely recognized through large-scale natural disasters such as the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake and the Great East Japan Earthquake. In particular, for the elderly, infants, and other vulnerable people in disasters, "porridge" that is easy to eat and easy to digest has become indispensable. Komachigayu has been recognized for its usefulness as an emergency food in the event of a disaster, and is still used by many local governments, hospitals, and facilities for the elderly. The combination with canned plums, which extended the shelf life to five years and won the Excellence Award in the Canned Food category of the SDGs Disaster Food Awards 2023, has been highly regarded as the "strongest tag team for emergency food stockpiles."
Commitment to the product
Our flagship product, "Komachigayu," is our representative product that has been loved for 38 years since its release. The canned type has a shelf life of 5 years and is ideal as a stockpile food in the event of a disaster. The retort type emphasizes ease of use and is popular as a daily meal. Both are made with 100% Akita Komachi from Akita Prefecture and do not use any preservatives or seasonings. Just warm it up as it is to enjoy the plump texture and natural sweetness of the rice.
"Canned Plums (Kishu Nanko Plum)" is a proud product that won the Excellence Award in the Canned Food category of the SDGs Disaster Food Awards 2023. It uses Kishu Nanko plums with a salt content of 6% and has a shelf life of 5 years. The combination of Komachi Yu and is supported by many customers as "the strongest tag team for emergency food stockpiles".
"Iburigakko Can" is an innovative product that won the Gold Award, Locality Judging Award, and Taste Evaluation Judging Award at the FOODEX JAPAN2015 Local Canned Food Grand Prix. By canning Akita's traditional pickled dish, "Iburigakko", it became possible to enjoy the taste of Akita anywhere in the country. Many customers say that they can easily enjoy the taste of Akita and that it is perfect for gifts.
Who are supporting us?
Our products have earned the trust of local governments, hospitals, and elderly facilities that emphasize stockpiling in the event of a disaster. Especially for the elderly, infants, and other vulnerable people in disasters, porridge that is easy to eat and easy to digest is positioned as a necessity. Among the general public, it is often used by families with a high awareness of disaster prevention and those who are concerned about the safety of their families who live far away.
The online shop delivers to customers all over the country, and is supported by a wide range of people, including those who want safe and secure food, those who want to enjoy the taste of Akita, and those who are looking for gifts. We have received many warm comments from customers, such as "It is additive-free and safe to eat," "It is ideal for stockpiling in the event of a disaster," and "It is packed with the deliciousness of Akita." In addition, through department stores, roadside stations, and other retailers, tourists can enjoy the taste of Akita.
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