A drop of Japan recognized by the world. Setouchi-Kurashiki-born 'Kanebe Olive Garden Extra Virgin Olive Oil' wins Gold Award at NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition
National Hatsujo Co., Ltd.'s "Kanebe Olive Garden Extra Virgin Olive Oil" from Kurashiki, Okayama, won a Gold Award at the NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition. This rare olive oil, cultivated pesticide-free for over 30 years, was recognized for its high quality and the inheritance of traditional methods.
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Title: A drop of Japan recognized by the world. Setouchi-Kurashiki-born 'Kanebe Olive Garden Extra Virgin Olive Oil' wins Gold Award at NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition
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[100TIMES x OLIVE website] https://www.100times.jp/pages/olive
Kanebe Olive Garden Extra Virgin Olive Oil 100ml
National Hatsujo Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture, Representative Director: Hidekazu Fujii) has, for the first time, entered its extra virgin olive oil "Kanebe Olive Garden Extra Virgin Olive Oil", developed under its own brand "100TIMES", into the NYIOOC and won a Gold Award. It has been recognized as a highest quality extra virgin olive oil.
The competition evaluates olive oils from around the world through blind tasting by international experts. It is one of the world's largest and most prestigious international competitions, and award-winning products are widely recognized as olive oils that meet world-class quality standards.
[Background of the Award] Over 30 years of commitment to "no pesticides used during cultivation period"
"Kanebe Olive Garden Extra Virgin Olive Oil" uses only olives cultivated in Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture, and has maintained pesticide-free and chemical fertilizer-free farming methods for over 30 years during the cultivation period.
All harvesting is done by hand-picking, with careful selection. By harvesting early, it brings out a fresh, green aroma and a rich, deep flavor.
Early harvested fruits have a lower oil content compared to fully ripened fruits, so the amount of oil that can be extracted is limited. Therefore, this product is a rare extra virgin olive oil that cannot be mass-produced.
After harvesting, cold pressing is performed with our own oil press. It is then bottled in the same location, and integrated production seals in the fruit's original vivid aroma and freshness.
Generally, acidity is considered one of the important indicators of olive oil freshness and quality control. This product achieves an acidity of 0.25%, which is significantly below the international standard of 0.8% for extra virgin olive oil.
This award comprehensively recognizes the complexity of its aroma, the balance of its taste, its freshness, and the precision of its manufacturing process.
[Inheriting the Will] The pioneer's passion, for the next 100 years
Soichi Kanebe (deceased), Second Generation of Kanebe Olive Garden
We regard this Gold Award as proof that the dedicated efforts of the late Mr. Kanebe, who passionately cultivated olives for many years and laid the foundation for today, have come to fruition on a global stage. National Hatsujo Co., Ltd. will legitimately inherit his business and aspirations, continuing to advance activities to connect "pesticide-free cultivation" and "uncompromising attitude towards quality," which Mr. Kanebe upheld, to generations living in the next 100 years.
[Taste Characteristics] The vibrancy of young fruit and a clear, transparent profile
It features a fresh, green aroma reminiscent of herbs, green almonds, and tomato leaves, unique to early-harvested fruits, and a transparent, strong taste.
The fresh bitterness and pleasant spiciness derived from young fruits give dishes a refreshing aftertaste, and by adding a spoonful as a finishing touch, it enhances the profile of the dish and brings out the charm of the ingredients.
Product Name: Kanebe Olive Garden Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Price: ¥3,240 (tax included)
Content: 100ml
Sales Location: Online Store
URL: https://100times.jp/pages/olive
Nutrition Facts *Values are approximate per 100ml (95g).
Energy: 849kcal
Carbohydrates: 0g
Protein: 0g
Salt equivalent: 0g
Fat: 95g
A drop of habit to organize your daily life.
This product proposes an experience of organizing daily life centered around olives.
In modern times, when daily routines can easily fluctuate, regulate your physical condition with a single drop of oil.
It supports a new dietary habit of taking care of oneself.
For Mother's Day and Father's Day, a gift of "health" recognized by the world.
This year, for Mother's Day and Father's Day, why not give the gift of "a habit that organizes daily life"?
With an extra virgin olive oil recognized by the world, you can also deliver the joy of regulating your physical condition through daily meals.
We propose it as a "health gift" that conveys gratitude, combining ease of use and superior quality.
[Philosophy of 100TIMES] Aesthetics x Sensation x Structural Design
"100TIMES" is a brand that combines the rich nature of Setouchi with Japan's precise technology, continuously questioning the nature of "valuable products that enhance life performance."
CUSHION (precise spring technology) and OLIVE.
Through these two pillars, it quietly regulates the foundations of life, such as sleep and food, and awakens people's inherent senses and vitality.
I
Title: A drop of Japan recognized by the world. Setouchi-Kurashiki-born 'Kanebe Olive Garden Extra Virgin Olive Oil' wins Gold Award at NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition
Subtitle:
Company Name:
Industry:
Body (first 8000 characters):
[100TIMES x OLIVE website] https://www.100times.jp/pages/olive
Kanebe Olive Garden Extra Virgin Olive Oil 100ml
National Hatsujo Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture, Representative Director: Hidekazu Fujii) has, for the first time, entered its extra virgin olive oil "Kanebe Olive Garden Extra Virgin Olive Oil", developed under its own brand "100TIMES", into the NYIOOC and won a Gold Award. It has been recognized as a highest quality extra virgin olive oil.
The competition evaluates olive oils from around the world through blind tasting by international experts. It is one of the world's largest and most prestigious international competitions, and award-winning products are widely recognized as olive oils that meet world-class quality standards.
[Background of the Award] Over 30 years of commitment to "no pesticides used during cultivation period"
"Kanebe Olive Garden Extra Virgin Olive Oil" uses only olives cultivated in Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture, and has maintained pesticide-free and chemical fertilizer-free farming methods for over 30 years during the cultivation period.
All harvesting is done by hand-picking, with careful selection. By harvesting early, it brings out a fresh, green aroma and a rich, deep flavor.
Early harvested fruits have a lower oil content compared to fully ripened fruits, so the amount of oil that can be extracted is limited. Therefore, this product is a rare extra virgin olive oil that cannot be mass-produced.
After harvesting, cold pressing is performed with our own oil press. It is then bottled in the same location, and integrated production seals in the fruit's original vivid aroma and freshness.
Generally, acidity is considered one of the important indicators of olive oil freshness and quality control. This product achieves an acidity of 0.25%, which is significantly below the international standard of 0.8% for extra virgin olive oil.
This award comprehensively recognizes the complexity of its aroma, the balance of its taste, its freshness, and the precision of its manufacturing process.
[Inheriting the Will] The pioneer's passion, for the next 100 years
Soichi Kanebe (deceased), Second Generation of Kanebe Olive Garden
We regard this Gold Award as proof that the dedicated efforts of the late Mr. Kanebe, who passionately cultivated olives for many years and laid the foundation for today, have come to fruition on a global stage. National Hatsujo Co., Ltd. will legitimately inherit his business and aspirations, continuing to advance activities to connect "pesticide-free cultivation" and "uncompromising attitude towards quality," which Mr. Kanebe upheld, to generations living in the next 100 years.
[Taste Characteristics] The vibrancy of young fruit and a clear, transparent profile
It features a fresh, green aroma reminiscent of herbs, green almonds, and tomato leaves, unique to early-harvested fruits, and a transparent, strong taste.
The fresh bitterness and pleasant spiciness derived from young fruits give dishes a refreshing aftertaste, and by adding a spoonful as a finishing touch, it enhances the profile of the dish and brings out the charm of the ingredients.
Product Name: Kanebe Olive Garden Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Price: ¥3,240 (tax included)
Content: 100ml
Sales Location: Online Store
URL: https://100times.jp/pages/olive
Nutrition Facts *Values are approximate per 100ml (95g).
Energy: 849kcal
Carbohydrates: 0g
Protein: 0g
Salt equivalent: 0g
Fat: 95g
A drop of habit to organize your daily life.
This product proposes an experience of organizing daily life centered around olives.
In modern times, when daily routines can easily fluctuate, regulate your physical condition with a single drop of oil.
It supports a new dietary habit of taking care of oneself.
For Mother's Day and Father's Day, a gift of "health" recognized by the world.
This year, for Mother's Day and Father's Day, why not give the gift of "a habit that organizes daily life"?
With an extra virgin olive oil recognized by the world, you can also deliver the joy of regulating your physical condition through daily meals.
We propose it as a "health gift" that conveys gratitude, combining ease of use and superior quality.
[Philosophy of 100TIMES] Aesthetics x Sensation x Structural Design
"100TIMES" is a brand that combines the rich nature of Setouchi with Japan's precise technology, continuously questioning the nature of "valuable products that enhance life performance."
CUSHION (precise spring technology) and OLIVE.
Through these two pillars, it quietly regulates the foundations of life, such as sleep and food, and awakens people's inherent senses and vitality.
I