Refreshing New "Lemon Lime" Flavor Debuts on Wednesday, April 1st from ALMOND MEISTER®!

ALMOND MEISTER®, a specialty almond sweets brand operated by Heartry Co., Ltd.—a sales subsidiary of Igetado Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture; President: Takeshi Hattori)—will release a new, refreshing "Lemon Lime" flavor for its signature baked treat, "ALMOND MEISTER®," for a limited time starting Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

Additionally, as part of an initiative to suggest a new way to enjoy the treats—"Actually, it's even more delicious when chilled"—the brand will hold a "Room Temperature vs. Chilled Comparison Campaign" and a "Call for Ambassadors to Share How to Enjoy ALMOND MEISTER® Chilled" on its official Instagram account from April 20 (Mon) to May 10 (Sun), 2026.

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A Perfect Spring/Summer New Flavor Joins the Classic "ALMOND MEISTER®" Lineup!

"ALMOND MEISTER®" is the brand's namesake signature product, featuring a crunchy croquant dough made with an abundance of home-ground almonds, sandwiching a caramel-infused chocolate filling.

The new "Lemon Lime" flavor combines the refreshing aroma and acidity of lemon and lime with the rich flavor of almonds, making it a light and enjoyable treat from spring through summer.

Furthermore, by combining a lemon sablé dough made with Setouchi lemon paste with a mild white chocolate, we have created a light flavor profile where the refreshing citrus notes stand out.

The fragrant aroma of the baked goods combined with the fresh citrus flavor, topped off with a clean finish, makes this a recommended treat for the upcoming season or as a gift.

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【Product Overview (Selected)】

■Product Name: ALMOND MEISTER® Lemon Lime (3-pack)
■Release Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2026
■Price: 660 yen (tax included)

■Product Name: Royal Amande 8-pack (Lemon Lime)
■Release Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2026
■Price: 2,260 yen (tax included)

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Actually, Chilling is Recommended! Official Instagram "Room Temperature vs. Chilled" Comparison Campaign

ALMOND MEISTER® is a baked good that can be enjoyed in different ways: the crunchy texture when kept at room temperature, and the changing melt-in-the-mouth texture of the chocolate when chilled.

Therefore, to commemorate the release of the new "Lemon Lime" flavor, we are holding a two-part campaign to suggest new ways to enjoy ALMOND MEISTER®.

≪Room Temperature vs. Chilled Comparison Campaign Overview≫

As the first part of the campaign, we will conduct a "Which side are you on?" comment-based voting campaign on our official Instagram account, where participants can enjoy the differences between eating it at room temperature and chilled.

One bite at room temperature, one bite chilled. You can easily participate in this fun voting format by sharing how the experience changes even though it's the same treat.

"Which side are you on?" Comment Voting Campaign

【Campaign Period】
April 20, 2026 (Mon) – April 30, 2026 (Thu)

※Winners will be contacted via our official Instagram account.

≪ALMOND MEISTER® "Let's Chill and Eat" Ambassador Recruitment Overview≫

As the second part of the campaign, we will recruit ambassadors on our official Instagram who will share their "chilled ways to enjoy" ALMOND MEISTER®.

Selected ambassadors will receive products to try and will be asked to freely post photos or videos of scenes where they enjoy ALMOND MEISTER®, such as "a cool summer snack," "a reward time after work," or "a relaxing time after a bath."

By posting their impressions of the taste comparison and scenes of them actually eating it on Instagram with the designated hashtags "#ChilledRecommended" and "#ChilledMeister," we will spread these new ways to enjoy the snack in the summer.

ALMOND MEISTER® "Let's Chill and Eat" Ambassador Recruitment

【Ambassador Recruitment Period】
May 1, 2026 (Fri) – May 10, 2026 (Sun)

※Selected ambassadors will be contacted via DM from our official Instagram account.

※Campaign details are subject to change without notice. Thank you for your understanding.

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About ALMOND MEISTER® Refined

ALMOND MEISTER® Refined is a specialty almond sweets brand that, under the supervision of pastry chefs who research almonds daily and know their full charm, insists on a "low-temperature roasting method" and "home-grinding" to bring out the natural flavors and tastes of the ingredients. The raw almonds are home-ground by skilled craftsmen who adjust the grinding level by the millimeter, achieving a natural aroma and a deep, complex flavor.

■Company Overview & Inquiries

Founded in Nagoya in 1974, Igetado is a long-established confectionery manufacturer in the Chubu region that has sincerely dedicated itself to making sweets with the philosophy of "sharing the joy of deliciousness with our customers."

We develop Western confectionery brands such as "Nagoya France," which is highly popular as a classic Nagoya sweet, and "Almond Life," which focuses on dacquoises and financiers.

Currently, as a "company that creates value for almonds," we are engaged in a wide range of activities, from confectionery production to the promotion of food culture.

Igetado Co., Ltd.
Name: Igetado Co., Ltd.
Founded/Established: Founded in 1974, Established in 1986
Representative: President Takeshi Hattori
Location: 145-1 Matsuba, Takaoka-cho, Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture
Business Content: Manufacturing of baked goods and frozen sweets, OEM contract production, processing of luxury gifts
URL (Group Site): https://www.igetado-gp.com/
(ALMOND MEISTER®): https://www.almondmeister.com/

Heartry Co., Ltd.
Name: Heartry Co., Ltd.
Founded/Established: Founded in 1974, Established in 1976
Representative: President Takeshi Hattori
Location: 145-1 Matsuba, Takaoka-cho, Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture
Business Content: Sales of sweets to specialty stores nationwide