Kitano Ace Staff Selects the 6th Dressing Awards! 'Ideas for Eating Vegetables Deliciously' Gathered from Nationwide Staff Also Released
Ace Co., Ltd., operator of Kitano Ace, announced the '6th Dressing Awards' chosen by staff votes, featuring top picks like Smoked Nut Dressing and Hyuganatsu Dressing. The event runs from April 21 to May 20.
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Ace Co., Ltd. (Tokyo Headquarters: Koto-ku, Tokyo; Kansai Headquarters: Itami City, Hyogo; Representative Director, President & Executive Officer: Tetsuya Aburayama), which operates the specialty grocery store "Kitano Ace," will launch the "6th Dressing Awards Chosen by Kitano Ace Staff" starting Tuesday, April 21. At the same time, an "Idea Collection for Eating Vegetables Deliciously, Kitano Ace Style" based on a survey gathered from staff nationwide will also be released. From over 400 responses, a list of practices staff use to eat more vegetables deliciously is introduced on the special Dressing Awards webpage.
Now in its 6th year, the "Dressing Awards" is a ranking project where Kitano Ace staff nationwide vote for the dressings they want to recommend to customers this year, introducing the selected dressings by category. Kitano Ace sells over 200 types of dressings (*1), and will feature the winning products of the Dressing Awards at stores nationwide from Tuesday, April 21 to Wednesday, May 20. Out of 725 total votes for the 2026 "6th Dressing Awards Chosen by Kitano Ace Staff," products will be introduced in the [Rich & Savory Category], [Refreshing & Savory Category], and the [Buyer's Discovery Category] (*2) selected from our buyers' top recommendations.
■ Outline of the "6th Dressing Awards Chosen by Kitano Ace Staff"
[Event Period] Tuesday, April 21 - Wednesday, May 20, 2026
[Sales Locations] Kitano Ace and KITANO ACE stores nationwide, and Kitano Ace WEB SHOP
*Images are for illustrative purposes only. Product prices, contents, and designs are subject to change.
*Availability may vary by WEB SHOP and store.
Selected from Creamy Dressings: "Rich & Savory Category"
210ml, 486 yen (tax included)
[1st Place] Smoked Nut Dressing (Yasumoto Sangyo)
A dressing from "Yasumoto Shoyu," a long-established soy sauce brewery originating in Shimane Prefecture, offering a unique smoked aroma not found elsewhere through its proprietary manufacturing method. The texture of plenty of savory nuts is excellent, adding satisfaction to salads. Mix it into potato salad, and smoked potato salad is ready in no time. In 2025, it was certified by Guinness World Records™ as the "most salad dressing sold online in one hour."
[Staff Recommendation Comments]
- A dish where you can enjoy a rich flavor irresistible to smoked food lovers, along with the sweetness and texture of nuts!
- A dressing that turns a salad into a great snack just by pouring it on.
300ml, 734 yen (tax included)
[2nd Place] Caesar Dressing for Adults (Kitano Selection)
A Caesar dressing with a well-balanced blend of Parmesan and Gouda cheeses. Anchovy, garlic, and black pepper tighten the flavor. It can be used widely, not only for Caesar salads but also for steamed vegetables, and chicken or pork salads.
[Staff Recommendation Comments]
- Overwhelming cheese feeling! The richness and umami of the cheese are perfectly punched up with anchovy, garlic, and black pepper.
- Rich but not overly heavy! A balanced dressing perfect for daily use or salads on special days.
220ml, 646 yen (tax included)
[3rd Place] Kyoto's Gion Shichimi-Scented French Dressing (Ojika Sauce)
A carefully crafted French dressing made with a proprietary method, blending Kyoto's famous flavorful Gion Shichimi and Golden Ichimi. The spiciness felt within the creaminess serves as a nice accent. It can be used widely for fried shrimp, carpaccio, potato salad, cold pasta, etc.
[Staff Recommendation Comments]
- The spiciness of the shichimi highlights the sweetness of the vegetables.
- The combination of shichimi and French dressing is exquisite. Excellent compatibility with fried foods.
Selected from Refreshing Tasting Dressings: "Refreshing & Savory Category"
180ml, 486 yen (tax included)
[1st Place] Hyuganatsu Dressing (Mitsuishi)
A Hyuganatsu dressing full of the scent of the sun. By adding finely chopped Hyuganatsu peel along with its fluffy white pith, you can enjoy a subtle sweetness and a crisp texture. Using whole Hyuganatsu grown richly with the blessings of the sun pouring down on Hyuga, this is a refreshing dressing where you can feel elegant acidity and umami.
[Staff Recommendation Comments]
- Refreshing due to the acidity of Hyuganatsu, but with a deep flavor.
- The refreshing citrus flavor with pulp is also perfect for meat dishes and marinades.
Now in its 6th year, the "Dressing Awards" is a ranking project where Kitano Ace staff nationwide vote for the dressings they want to recommend to customers this year, introducing the selected dressings by category. Kitano Ace sells over 200 types of dressings (*1), and will feature the winning products of the Dressing Awards at stores nationwide from Tuesday, April 21 to Wednesday, May 20. Out of 725 total votes for the 2026 "6th Dressing Awards Chosen by Kitano Ace Staff," products will be introduced in the [Rich & Savory Category], [Refreshing & Savory Category], and the [Buyer's Discovery Category] (*2) selected from our buyers' top recommendations.
■ Outline of the "6th Dressing Awards Chosen by Kitano Ace Staff"
[Event Period] Tuesday, April 21 - Wednesday, May 20, 2026
[Sales Locations] Kitano Ace and KITANO ACE stores nationwide, and Kitano Ace WEB SHOP
*Images are for illustrative purposes only. Product prices, contents, and designs are subject to change.
*Availability may vary by WEB SHOP and store.
Selected from Creamy Dressings: "Rich & Savory Category"
210ml, 486 yen (tax included)
[1st Place] Smoked Nut Dressing (Yasumoto Sangyo)
A dressing from "Yasumoto Shoyu," a long-established soy sauce brewery originating in Shimane Prefecture, offering a unique smoked aroma not found elsewhere through its proprietary manufacturing method. The texture of plenty of savory nuts is excellent, adding satisfaction to salads. Mix it into potato salad, and smoked potato salad is ready in no time. In 2025, it was certified by Guinness World Records™ as the "most salad dressing sold online in one hour."
[Staff Recommendation Comments]
- A dish where you can enjoy a rich flavor irresistible to smoked food lovers, along with the sweetness and texture of nuts!
- A dressing that turns a salad into a great snack just by pouring it on.
300ml, 734 yen (tax included)
[2nd Place] Caesar Dressing for Adults (Kitano Selection)
A Caesar dressing with a well-balanced blend of Parmesan and Gouda cheeses. Anchovy, garlic, and black pepper tighten the flavor. It can be used widely, not only for Caesar salads but also for steamed vegetables, and chicken or pork salads.
[Staff Recommendation Comments]
- Overwhelming cheese feeling! The richness and umami of the cheese are perfectly punched up with anchovy, garlic, and black pepper.
- Rich but not overly heavy! A balanced dressing perfect for daily use or salads on special days.
220ml, 646 yen (tax included)
[3rd Place] Kyoto's Gion Shichimi-Scented French Dressing (Ojika Sauce)
A carefully crafted French dressing made with a proprietary method, blending Kyoto's famous flavorful Gion Shichimi and Golden Ichimi. The spiciness felt within the creaminess serves as a nice accent. It can be used widely for fried shrimp, carpaccio, potato salad, cold pasta, etc.
[Staff Recommendation Comments]
- The spiciness of the shichimi highlights the sweetness of the vegetables.
- The combination of shichimi and French dressing is exquisite. Excellent compatibility with fried foods.
Selected from Refreshing Tasting Dressings: "Refreshing & Savory Category"
180ml, 486 yen (tax included)
[1st Place] Hyuganatsu Dressing (Mitsuishi)
A Hyuganatsu dressing full of the scent of the sun. By adding finely chopped Hyuganatsu peel along with its fluffy white pith, you can enjoy a subtle sweetness and a crisp texture. Using whole Hyuganatsu grown richly with the blessings of the sun pouring down on Hyuga, this is a refreshing dressing where you can feel elegant acidity and umami.
[Staff Recommendation Comments]
- Refreshing due to the acidity of Hyuganatsu, but with a deep flavor.
- The refreshing citrus flavor with pulp is also perfect for meat dishes and marinades.