MP Gokyo Food & Chemical Co., Ltd. Launches General Sales of 'Rich Nutrition Ice Tomoni' with 10g of Protein – Eat Together, Walk Together

Medipal Holdings Corporation (Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Shuichi Watanabe) announces that its consolidated subsidiary, MP Gokyo Food & Chemical Co., Ltd. (Kita-ku, Osaka; President & CEO: Hide Mitsuta, hereinafter "MP Gokyo Food & Chemical") has commenced general sales today of "Rich Nutrition Ice Tomoni" (hereinafter "Tomoni"), an ice cream-type product containing 10g of protein and various nutrients per 90ml cup.

This product was developed based on an idea that won the first Grand Prize in the company group's internal business contest, "ZERO ONE." After verifying market potential through a pre-sale campaign on the crowdfunding platform "Makuake," it has now officially been commercialized.

Currently, the number of inpatients in Japan reaches approximately 1.17 million, with reports indicating that 14.5% of younger patients and 42.0% of elderly patients face malnutrition risks. Additionally, about 19.5% of the population aged 65 and over shows signs of "malnourishment." Such nutritional deficiencies are associated with frailty and locomotive syndrome.

To address this, MP Gokyo Food & Chemical has realized the essential intake of sufficient protein—crucial for body maintenance—in the form of a smooth, palatable ice cream that can be comfortably consumed even when appetite is low. Furthermore, the product is fortified with key nutrients such as vitamin D, zinc, and calcium to support daily nutritional supplementation.

Leveraging its expertise in food ingredients, research and development, and extensive recipe formulation and evaluation capabilities, MP Gokyo Food & Chemical has created a nutritionally supportive product that offers a rich, natural flavor and smooth texture.

This product embodies the desire for individuals with poor appetite and their families or friends to enjoy the same ice cream together, thereby strengthening emotional bonds with loved ones.

The company group aims to realize a society where everyone can live healthily in both mind and body, advancing within the business fields of "healthcare, health, and beauty" while enhancing corporate value.

Through the commercialization of "Tomoni," a culmination of passionate employee ideas and long-developed technical expertise, the company will fulfill its brand mission: to provide solutions for those experiencing reduced appetite by offering delicious, easy-to-eat foods that support health, enabling families and friends to eat together and live with smiles.

※1 Press release disclosed on August 1, 2025: "MP Gokyo Food & Chemical Co., Ltd. Launches Support Purchase Project for 'Rich Nutrition Ice Tomoni' on Makuake Starting 10:00 AM Friday, August 1"

https://ssl4.eir-parts.net/doc/7459/announcement4/112955/00.pdf

※2 Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, "Overview of Patient Survey 2023 (Reiwa 5)"

※3 Keisuke. M., et al., Clinical Nutrition Volume 39, Issue 1, January 2020, P180-184

※4 Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, "Summary of National Nutrition Survey Results 2024 (Reiwa 6)"

[Product Overview]

Product Name: Rich Nutrition Ice Tomoni – Vanilla, Soy Milk, and Azuki flavors

Category: Lacto Ice

Content: 90ml

Price: 6-pack: 3,980 yen (tax included)

12-pack: 5,980 yen (tax included)

Release Date: Sales begin on Monday, June 15, 2026, via the following online channels:

■ Tomoni Official Shop: https://tomoni-shop.com/

■ Yamada Mall: https://ymall.jp/store/jacfoods/e37520251112a00001/

■ Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0GYCQF3RP?th=1

※On Amazon, special pricing will be offered from June 15 to 21, 2026:

6-pack: 3,480 yen, 12-pack: 4,980 yen (tax included)

Nutritional Information (per 90ml cup of Vanilla flavor):

Energy: 200 kcal, Protein: 10.1g, Fat: 11.9g, Carbohydrates: 13.2g, Sodium Equivalent: 0.1g, Zinc: 1.2mg, Calcium: 250mg, Vitamin D: 2.1μg

Allergens (Specified Raw Materials):

Vanilla, Azuki: Milk

Soy Milk: Milk, Soybeans

※Product photo is for illustrative purposes.

The delivered product is a lidded cup (90ml per cup).

[About Medipal Holdings Corporation]

Representative: President & CEO Shuichi Watanabe

Head Office: 3-1-1 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Business: As a holding company, it manages and supports the operations of affiliated companies engaged in wholesale businesses including medical pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and daily necessities, over-the-counter drugs, animal pharmaceuticals, food processing raw materials, and related sectors, while also driving business development within the Medipal Group.

Established: May 1923

Website: https://www.medipal.co.jp/

[About MP Gokyo Food & Chemical Co., Ltd.]

Representative: President & CEO Hide Mitsuta

Head Office: 2-5-25 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka

Business: Manufacturing, processing, sales, and import/export of food ingredients, food additives, pharmaceutical raw materials, cosmetic raw materials, coating materials, industrial chemicals, electronic agents, and other products.

Established: October 1947

Website: https://www.mpgfc.co.jp/