Regenerating high-end fully ripe melons near disposal into Japanese sweets. Mellow Shizuoka and Furusato start an upcycling business using kudzu. Aiming for monetization while balancing food waste reduction and deliciousness.
Mellow Shizuoka and Furusato have partnered to launch an upcycling business that turns high-end Crown Melons on the verge of disposal into Japanese sweets using kudzu, aiming to reduce food waste.
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We have been handling Shizuoka Prefecture's proud specialty "Crown Melon" for 30 years. We deliver the highest quality taste and a feeling of something special.