'BtoB Platform Specification' to Support Food Allergy Labeling Changes Starting July 2026
Infomart will update its cloud service on July 29, 2026, to comply with the mandatory cashew nut and recommended pistachio labeling. The update features a new 'Batch Update' function to streamline management.
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Infomart Corp. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Shin Kimura), a company dedicated to streamlining operations through digital power, will implement an update to its 'BtoB Platform Specification' product specification cloud service on July 29, 2026. This is in response to the food labeling standard revision effective April 1, 2026 (making cashew nut labeling mandatory and adding pistachio to the recommended list).
In this update, in addition to updating allergy labeling items, a new 'Batch Update Function' is scheduled to be added, which will dramatically improve the efficiency of updating vast amounts of product specifications. By digitalizing allergy management, Infomart aims to realize both 'food safety and security' for the entire restaurant and food industry and reduce the workload on the ground.
■ Tenfold Increase in 12 Years! Rapid Surge in Tree Nut Allergies
Due to the revision of food labeling standards on April 1, 2026, cashew nuts have been moved to 'Specified Raw Materials' (mandatory labeling), and pistachios have been newly added as 'Items Equivalent to Specified Raw Materials' (recommended labeling). This is driven by a rapid surge in tree nut allergies. According to a Consumer Affairs Agency survey, the ratio of tree nut allergy cases reached 24.6% in 2023, nearly matching eggs, the leading allergen. Tree nut allergies are less likely to resolve naturally compared to other allergies and can induce severe symptoms even in trace amounts, necessitating stricter information management.
■ Complying with Tree Nut Revisions on July 29, New Features to Suppress Management Burdens
With this revision, businesses are required to switch to accurate labeling by the end of the grace period on March 31, 2028. However, compliance involves more than just rewriting labels; it generates a massive workload across the supply chain. Food wholesalers and manufacturers must scrutinize and update thousands to tens of thousands of specifications, and buyers like restaurants must collect information for all ingredients and correct menu boards. To solve these challenges, 'BtoB Platform Specification' will add a 'Batch Update Function' allowing processing through CSV files, significantly reducing the time required for data updates and supporting smooth compliance.
■ Details of Functional Updates
1. Adding Cashew Nuts and Pistachios to Compliance Columns: Cashew nuts will move from the recommended to the mandatory column, and pistachios will be added to the recommended column.
2. Visualizing Unresponsive Specifications to Prevent Omissions: A 'Compliance' icon will appear for products not yet updated to the new standards. Hovering over the icon allows users to identify whether cashew or pistachio information is missing. Users can also perform targeted searches for unaddressed items only.
3. Reducing Workload with 'Batch Update Function': Thousands of updates previously done manually can now be processed at once via CSV upload, supporting accurate and speedy information updates.
Infomart will continue to enhance functions according to customer needs, promoting DX in the food industry and supporting food safety.
In this update, in addition to updating allergy labeling items, a new 'Batch Update Function' is scheduled to be added, which will dramatically improve the efficiency of updating vast amounts of product specifications. By digitalizing allergy management, Infomart aims to realize both 'food safety and security' for the entire restaurant and food industry and reduce the workload on the ground.
■ Tenfold Increase in 12 Years! Rapid Surge in Tree Nut Allergies
Due to the revision of food labeling standards on April 1, 2026, cashew nuts have been moved to 'Specified Raw Materials' (mandatory labeling), and pistachios have been newly added as 'Items Equivalent to Specified Raw Materials' (recommended labeling). This is driven by a rapid surge in tree nut allergies. According to a Consumer Affairs Agency survey, the ratio of tree nut allergy cases reached 24.6% in 2023, nearly matching eggs, the leading allergen. Tree nut allergies are less likely to resolve naturally compared to other allergies and can induce severe symptoms even in trace amounts, necessitating stricter information management.
■ Complying with Tree Nut Revisions on July 29, New Features to Suppress Management Burdens
With this revision, businesses are required to switch to accurate labeling by the end of the grace period on March 31, 2028. However, compliance involves more than just rewriting labels; it generates a massive workload across the supply chain. Food wholesalers and manufacturers must scrutinize and update thousands to tens of thousands of specifications, and buyers like restaurants must collect information for all ingredients and correct menu boards. To solve these challenges, 'BtoB Platform Specification' will add a 'Batch Update Function' allowing processing through CSV files, significantly reducing the time required for data updates and supporting smooth compliance.
■ Details of Functional Updates
1. Adding Cashew Nuts and Pistachios to Compliance Columns: Cashew nuts will move from the recommended to the mandatory column, and pistachios will be added to the recommended column.
2. Visualizing Unresponsive Specifications to Prevent Omissions: A 'Compliance' icon will appear for products not yet updated to the new standards. Hovering over the icon allows users to identify whether cashew or pistachio information is missing. Users can also perform targeted searches for unaddressed items only.
3. Reducing Workload with 'Batch Update Function': Thousands of updates previously done manually can now be processed at once via CSV upload, supporting accurate and speedy information updates.
Infomart will continue to enhance functions according to customer needs, promoting DX in the food industry and supporting food safety.