Mama Foods Celebrates 15th Anniversary of 'Okara Konnyaku' Alternative Meat, Launches E-commerce and Wholesale Sales

Mama Foods Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture; President: Koichi Ishizuka), which has been developing, manufacturing, and selling a wide range of foods including chilled and retort products with a focus on Japanese side dishes for 68 years, has celebrated the 15th anniversary of the launch of its "Okara Konnyaku" alternative meat products.

Mama Foods has long continued to manufacture and sell Okara Konnyaku products under the themes of "health," "deliciousness," and "harmony with food culture," since an era when the plant-based food and alternative meat market was not as prominent as it is today.

Fifteen years ago, the company already had a track record of manufacturing and selling plant-based hamburgers using Okara Konnyaku.

While Okara Konnyaku-related products have been garnering nationwide attention in recent years, Mama Foods has a proven track record of continuous manufacturing and sales for over 15 years.

Okara Konnyaku is supported by many customers as a health food containing low calories, high protein, and dietary fiber. It is known for its good compatibility with Japanese cuisine and has been enjoyed for many years as a plant-based food that can be naturally incorporated into daily meals.

To deliver these products to even more customers, Mama Foods Co., Ltd. has now officially launched sales of Okara Konnyaku products on its own online site. Wholesale sales have also commenced simultaneously.

Examples of dishes using "Okara Konnyaku"

■ Opening of the internal online sales site
https://cart.gochisouya.jp/products/1519

Individuals can purchase from this site, and commercial/wholesale clients can inquire about quantities, etc., through the same site.

As of May 1, 2026, Mama Foods Co., Ltd. became a member of the Next Meats Holdings group, a manufacturer of alternative meat.

Next Meats is expanding its business domestically and internationally as a Japanese alternative meat brand, aiming to realize a sustainable food culture.

Mama Foods Co., Ltd. will utilize its long-cultivated know-how in manufacturing Japanese side dishes and plant-based foods to work with the Next Meats group to further promote and expand plant-based foods, including Okara Konnyaku products.

Going forward, the company will continue to provide new value to the Japanese dining table through "safe, secure, and delicious food."