Agro Ludens Joins Tochigi Prefecture's Food Industry Platform "Food Valley Tochigi Promotion Council"

Agro Ludens Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Kiyotaka Saga) is pleased to announce its participation in the "Food Valley Tochigi Promotion Council."

Left: Comeat® image, Center: Our Representative Director Saga, Right: Interior view of Nasu Factory

The Food Valley Tochigi Promotion Council aims to promote the food-related industry in Tochigi Prefecture by fostering active exchange and collaboration among food-related companies, industry support organizations, and other related entities within the prefecture. This initiative seeks to drive new product development, expand sales channels with an eye on overseas markets, enhance the added value of agriculture, and attract businesses that leverage the prefecture's strengths.

Based at our Nasu Factory (Otawara City, Tochigi Prefecture, hereinafter referred to as "Nasu Factory"), which began operations in 2026, we are engaged in the research, development, and manufacturing of rice-based bioprocess technology. The Nasu Factory is the first factory in Japan*1 dedicated to the production of rice-derived mycoprotein and manufactures rice-derived mycoprotein Comeat® and rice syrup, which are food ingredients.

*1 As a specialized manufacturing plant for rice-derived mycoprotein in Japan (as of June 2026, self-researched)

Moving forward, through collaboration with Tochigi Prefecture and companies participating in the Food Valley Tochigi Promotion Council, we aim to contribute to the development of the regional food industry and create new food and energy resources utilizing rice.

What is Comeat®?

Using our proprietary manufacturing method, we ferment the protein from rice with koji mold, which supports Japanese food culture, to create "fermented protein." It is a type of mycoprotein*2 that combines the umami from koji mold fermentation with a minced meat-like texture, making it a versatile ingredient for various dishes. It is high in protein and low in fat, characterized by the umami and aroma unique to fermented foods. Furthermore, it is gluten-free and free from major allergens, making it safe for those with dietary restrictions.

*2 Mycoprotein: A general term for proteins produced using filamentous fungi such as mushrooms and koji mold, recognized globally as a "next-generation protein" ingredient.

<Agro Ludens Co., Ltd.>

Founded in 2021. Our mission is to create new food and energy resources and build a sustainable social infrastructure through the development of a bioeconomy centered on rice. Our core mycoprotein business aims to develop sustainable protein sources through patented technologies (Patent No. 7264566, Patent No. 7441567) related to the production of rice-derived mycoprotein, thereby reducing the environmental impact in the food industry and offering new dietary choices.

https://www.agroludens.com/