Dole, Committed to 'Smile with Fruit,' Launches 'Re:GIN Mottainai Yuzu Gin Soda' Made from Upcycled Yuzu Peels
Dole, in partnership with the environmental distillery Ethical Spirits, has developed a gin soda using upcycled yuzu peels from Tosayama, Kochi. It will be released in limited quantities at Aeon stores starting May 27, 2026.
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Dole Co., Ltd. (Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Hiroshi Aoki, President and CEO) announced the upcoming release of 'Re:GIN Mottainai Yuzu Gin Soda,' the first gin soda made from domestic 'Mottainai Yuzu' fruit, in collaboration with Ethical Spirits Co., Ltd. (Taito-ku, Tokyo; Riki Ono, President and CEO), a distillery dedicated to sustainable production. The product will be available in limited quantities at 350 Aeon and Aeon Retail stores across Honshu and Shikoku.
■ Kochi Yuzu Producers Join the 'Mottainai Fruit Action'
Dole is promoting the 'Mottainai Fruit Project' to eliminate fruit waste and is expanding this effort through the 'Mottainai Fruit Action,' a co-creation movement involving society. Ethical Spirits joined this project in January 2025, previously launching a gin made with 'Mottainai Bananas' called 'CACAO BANANA ÉTHIQUE.'
Building on this, yuzu producers from Tosayama, Kochi, have joined the movement. To create further value from unused resources, they have developed 'Re:GIN Mottainai Yuzu Gin Soda' using yuzu peels, which are typically discarded after the juice is extracted.
'Mottainai Yuzu' is an ingredient extracted at low temperatures without solvents or water, capturing the authentic aroma of the fruit. This canned gin soda offers a refreshing citrus scent the moment it is opened, making it suitable for leisure or relaxing at home. Dole remains committed to promoting ethical consumption and reducing food waste under its brand message, 'Smile with Fruit.'
■ Background Story on Dole's Official Website
The collaboration was driven by Ethical Spirits' dedication to a circular economy and its commitment to utilizing unused materials. To share the story behind this product, Dole has published an interview with three individuals involved in the process on its official website: 'Don't let it go to waste. A new story for yuzu, turned into a refreshing gin soda.' (https://www.dole.co.jp/magazine/0091).
■ Product Details
Product Name: Re:GIN Mottainai Yuzu Gin Soda
Category: Spirits (Gin)
Ingredients: Gin (domestic production) / Carbonated water
Content: 350ml
Alcohol Content: 5%
Botanicals: Juniper berries, Mottainai yuzu, Hops, Plum, Cherry blossoms, Ginger leaves, Japanese ginger stems, Green tea, Coffee powder, Rosemary, Coriander seeds, Orange peel, Shekwasha peel, Nigari (bittern), Angelica root, Orris root
Release Date: May 27, 2026
■ Kochi Yuzu Producers Join the 'Mottainai Fruit Action'
Dole is promoting the 'Mottainai Fruit Project' to eliminate fruit waste and is expanding this effort through the 'Mottainai Fruit Action,' a co-creation movement involving society. Ethical Spirits joined this project in January 2025, previously launching a gin made with 'Mottainai Bananas' called 'CACAO BANANA ÉTHIQUE.'
Building on this, yuzu producers from Tosayama, Kochi, have joined the movement. To create further value from unused resources, they have developed 'Re:GIN Mottainai Yuzu Gin Soda' using yuzu peels, which are typically discarded after the juice is extracted.
'Mottainai Yuzu' is an ingredient extracted at low temperatures without solvents or water, capturing the authentic aroma of the fruit. This canned gin soda offers a refreshing citrus scent the moment it is opened, making it suitable for leisure or relaxing at home. Dole remains committed to promoting ethical consumption and reducing food waste under its brand message, 'Smile with Fruit.'
■ Background Story on Dole's Official Website
The collaboration was driven by Ethical Spirits' dedication to a circular economy and its commitment to utilizing unused materials. To share the story behind this product, Dole has published an interview with three individuals involved in the process on its official website: 'Don't let it go to waste. A new story for yuzu, turned into a refreshing gin soda.' (https://www.dole.co.jp/magazine/0091).
■ Product Details
Product Name: Re:GIN Mottainai Yuzu Gin Soda
Category: Spirits (Gin)
Ingredients: Gin (domestic production) / Carbonated water
Content: 350ml
Alcohol Content: 5%
Botanicals: Juniper berries, Mottainai yuzu, Hops, Plum, Cherry blossoms, Ginger leaves, Japanese ginger stems, Green tea, Coffee powder, Rosemary, Coriander seeds, Orange peel, Shekwasha peel, Nigari (bittern), Angelica root, Orris root
Release Date: May 27, 2026
FAQ
『Re:GIN もったいないゆずジンソーダ』とはどのような商品ですか？
高知県土佐山で育てられたゆずの、通常廃棄される果皮から低温で抽出したエキスを使用した、缶入りのアルコール飲料（ジンソーダ）です。
「もったいないゆず」とは何ですか？
果汁を搾った後に通常廃棄されていたゆずの果皮から、溶剤や水を一切使わず低温で抽出した原料で、素材本来の香りを楽しめるものです。
販売開始日はいつですか？
2026年5月27日（水）に先行発売されます。
どこで購入できますか？
本州・四国のイオンおよびイオンリテール350店舗にて数量限定で先行発売されます。
このプロジェクトの目的は何ですか？
ドールが推進する「もったいないフルーツプロジェクト」の一環で、フルーツの廃棄ゼロを目指し、未利用資源の新たな価値を創造することを目的としています。