Experience Hyakka-Mitsu Honey Born from the "Sappa-chi" Project in Sweets and Bread

Ai Plan Co., Ltd. (Sapporo, Hokkaido) has developed 6 types of original sweets and 3 types of bread using honey harvested from urban beekeeping efforts on its own facility rooftop. These products will be offered starting May 1, 2026 (Friday) at "Ristorante Foresta Bianca."

These products utilize "Hyakka-Mitsu" (multi-flower honey) born from a collaboration with the NPO Sapporo Honeybee Project (commonly known as "Sappa-chi"). For the "Happy Dolce" dessert on the lunch course, which usually offers 7 different monthly desserts exclusively for Friday lunches, two types will be rotated weekly from the newly developed 6 honey desserts. This system allows customers to enjoy different combinations of the 6 honey desserts each week. Additionally, three types of honey bread will be sold as take-out items.

All 6 types of honey desserts.

New product development born from urban beekeeping initiatives

Ai Plan supports the activities of the NPO Sapporo Honeybee Project and provides the rooftop of its facility in central Sapporo as a breeding ground for honeybees. The honeybees collect nectar from flowers around Odori Park, bringing back multi-flower honey that varies in color, aroma, and taste depending on the harvest month. These new products were developed by Ai Plan staff, carefully using this special honey to create "delicious and visually appealing products."

Until now, Ai Plan has continued activities to deepen understanding of honeybees and the environment through rooftop beekeeping. In 2025, it became a corporate member of the NPO Sapporo Honeybee Project, providing the rooftop of Seishindo Honten as a beekeeping location. Furthermore, in July of the same year, "Ai Plan Honeybee Research Group" was held for employees and their families, where they deepened their understanding of urban beekeeping and sustainability through beekeeping experiences, tasting freshly harvested honeycomb, and comparing honeys from different harvesting periods. These new products expand that initiative from "knowing and learning" to an "experiential taste." They deliver the charm of honey harvested in the city of Sapporo in the familiar form of desserts and bread at their own restaurant.

Scenes from the Sapporo Honeybee Project held last year.

・Sapporo Honeybee Project https://www.sappachi.com/

・For past initiatives, please see here https://www.apg-aiplan.com/news/single/32519 https://www.apg-aiplan.com/news/single/34212

Development Points

The six types of sweets were developed by 9 culinary staff divided into 3 teams, each developing two types. Instead of simply emphasizing the sweetness of honey, the focus was on how to leverage the unique aroma and aftertaste of multi-flower honey, and how it expands when combined with other ingredients, undergoing repeated trials. Each ingredient, such as sour lemon and yogurt, rich cheese and cream, and fragrant coffee and coconut, was carefully selected to enhance the deliciousness of the honey, meticulously balancing sweetness, texture, and aftertaste.

The three types of bread were developed by staff who also create wedding cakes. From flavors that complement meals to satisfying take-out products, each expresses the charm of honey in a different direction.

During development, internal tasting sessions were held for continuous improvement. After completion, 300 pieces of each item were prepared and served at an internal event on April 2nd. By having staff actually taste them, the visual appeal, the perception of honey flavor, ease of eating, and overall product quality were further enhanced, leading to the current launch.

Staff involved in development.

Offer Overview

<Happy Dolce Target - 6 Types of Honey Desserts>

The 6 types of honey desserts developed this time are as follows. Each product is finished with a different expression while utilizing the flavor of honey harvested from rooftop beekeeping.

●Rich Honey Mousse A caramel-filled mousse inspired by cute honeybees. Bitter coffee tart is enhanced with orange and cheese to tighten the flavor.

●Lemon Cheese and Yogurt Mousse A refreshing mousse of lemon and yogurt, layered with honey glaze to balance sourness and sweetness. Flower nectar is...