Cosmohealth Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Takashi Kozuka) held a lecture and tasting event themed 'Upcycled Food and the Future of Food' on February 27, 2026, at 'Hatoba Kitchen,' a dining facility within S-Pulse Dream Plaza in Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka City.

At this event, Mr. Katori from Deats Food Planning Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Tomoyasu Takada), a company developing food using plant-derived ingredients, gave a lecture, followed by a tasting session of 'Hatoba Kitchen' original menus using the same ingredients. Through the lecture and tasting, participants experienced the possibilities of new foods that are environmentally and health-conscious.

'Upcycled Food' Leading to Food Loss Reduction and Environmental Consideration

'Upcycled food,' which has been attracting global attention in recent years, is an initiative to utilize unused resources generated during the food manufacturing process as new food. Interest is growing as it leads to the reduction of food loss and the realization of sustainable food.

At the event, a lecture was held on the background of food development utilizing konjac and okara, and the possibilities of new food that leads to reducing environmental impact, using the plant-derived ingredient 'Deats' developed by Deats Food Planning as the subject.

The lecture also introduced food sustainability and global food trends, allowing participants to deepen their understanding of future changes in food culture.

Tasting the Deats Menu Devised by 'Hatoba Kitchen'

After the lecture, a tasting event was held featuring an original menu devised by 'Hatoba Kitchen,' a popular restaurant in S-Pulse Dream Plaza, utilizing Deats ingredients.

On the day, original Hatoba Kitchen menus utilizing Deats were provided, such as: - Meat sauce using Deats cutlet - Fresh spring rolls using Deats fried chicken

Participants experienced these dishes by actually tasting the satisfying food despite it being plant-derived.

It was an opportunity to feel the possibilities of a new food culture through the fusion of ingredient development by a food tech company and the perspective of a restaurant chef.

Voices from Participants: 'We Were Able to Learn About the Future of Food'

After the event, many responses were received from the participants.

Participants commented: - 'I learned a lot about the environment and the future of food.' - 'I was surprised by how satisfying it was, I couldn't believe it was plant-derived.' - 'I felt the possibilities of future meals.' - 'It was a valuable opportunity to learn about the future of food.'

Through the lecture and tasting, it became an event to experience the future of food.

Initiatives Connecting Health, Environment, and the Local Community

Cosmohealth Co., Ltd. promotes health-related and social contribution activities under the vision of 'creating a society without illness.'

Through collaboration with local governments, companies, and sports teams, the company is developing initiatives themed around health, food, and the environment, and this event was held as part of these efforts.

Cosmohealth will continue to contribute to the creation of a sustainable society through initiatives that simultaneously achieve health and solve social issues.

Company Overview

◾Company Name: Cosmohealth Co., Ltd. ◾URL: https://www.cosmohealth.co.jp/

Under the vision of 'creating a society without illness,' Cosmohealth develops and sells medical equipment, and also develops health promotion and social contribution activities in collaboration with local governments, companies, and sports teams.

--- ◾Company Name: Deats Food Planning Co., Ltd. ◾URL: https://deats.co.jp

A food tech company that develops plant-derived ingredients made from konjac and okara, proposing the reduction of environmental impact and a sustainable food culture.

--- ◾Event Location: Hatoba Kitchen (inside S-Pulse Dream Plaza) https://www.dream-plaza.co.jp/shop/1574/

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