Kintetsu Real Estate Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tennoji-ku, Osaka / President: Takatoshi Kurahashi) announced that its tomato juice "HANAYOSHINO" (small bottle 170ml / large bottle 720ml), produced using fruit tomatoes grown by the company, received the Grand Gold Award at the international food quality competition "Monde Selection 2026." The small bottle has won for two consecutive years, and the large bottle received the Grand Gold Award upon its first entry. "HANAYOSHINO" is a tomato juice that uses more than 10 fruit tomatoes per small bottle, characterized by a rich sweetness and a refreshing aftertaste. It has been well-received even by those who are not fond of tomatoes, praised for its drinkability. Since its shipment in June 2024, the cumulative number of bottles shipped has exceeded 100,000 (as of March 31, 2026). The fruit tomatoes used as raw material are produced at "Kintetsu Farm Hanayoshino," operated by the company in Oyodo-cho, Yoshino-gun, Nara Prefecture. In this year's judging, its mouthfeel, taste, aroma, and aftertaste were highly evaluated, and the design of the large bottle's packaging was also highly praised.
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- Source: PR TIMES
- Category: award