Oisix.la.dochi and IntegriCulture Sign Joint Development Agreement; IntegriCulture to Participate in "Niigata Food Tech Town Concept"

Oisix.la.dochi Inc. (Representative Director and President: Kohei Takashima, hereinafter referred to as Oisix.la.dochi), a provider of subscription services for food, and IntegriCulture Inc. (Representative Director and CEO: Yuki Hanyu, hereinafter referred to as IntegriCulture) have entered into a joint development agreement on January 22, 2026, with the objective of "developing and evaluating dishes using cultured food (※1) produced utilizing Niigata Prefecture's food resources." Furthermore, in March 2026, IntegriCulture decided to participate in the "Niigata Food Tech Town Concept" promoted by Oisix.la.dochi and NSG Group (Headquarters: Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture). By merging the strengths of both companies, they aim to create one of the world's few "regionally branded cultured foods" that leverage Niigata's abundant food resources.

Background of the Joint Development Agreement and IntegriCulture's Participation in the "Niigata Food Tech Town Concept"

Currently, as initiatives for the social implementation of cellular agriculture (※2) progress, we believe that for cultured foods, it is important not only to position them as food from new technology but also to create a context where they are preferred by consumers and to generate added value. With the signing of this joint development agreement and IntegriCulture's participation in the "Niigata Food Tech Town Concept" as a catalyst, both companies will leverage their respective food tech technologies and marketing know-how to explore the potential of "Niigata Brand" cultured foods by combining local products. Through this, we will advance efforts towards the development of high-value-added cultured foods with stories that include the charm of Niigata's local region.

(※1 Cultured food: Food material produced by growing cells collected from livestock, fish, etc. Also referred to as cell-cultured food, cultured meat (fish).)

(※2 Cellular agriculture: An industry that produces food and resources by growing animal and plant cells.)

・IntegriCulture Inc.'s Role: Sample prototyping and evaluation of cultured food prototypes

・Oisix.la.dochi Inc.'s Role: Menu development, product prototyping, and evaluation of prototypes using cultured food samples

Future Outlook

In 2026, we plan to proceed with the development of Niigata Brand cultured foods and specifically design the development schedule in April 2026.

About IntegriCulture Inc.

IntegriCulture Inc. aims to popularize and develop cellular agriculture infrastructure that everyone can use, with the vision of "Cellular Agriculture for All." They are challenging the creation of new regional businesses, such as cultured foods, cosmetics, and materials, utilizing regional resources like famous local waters. Through this, they contribute to the realization of a sustainable food future and an affluent society.

About Oisix.la.dochi Inc.

Oisix.la.dochi Inc. provides regular delivery services for safe and secure agricultural products and meal kits through its major domestic brands: "Oisix," "radishbo-ya," and "Daichi wo Mamoru Kai." Its subsidiaries include "Shidax Contract Food Service," which operates food services for businesses and schools; "Shidax Food Service," which operates food services for hospitals, elderly care facilities, nurseries, and kindergartens; "Tokushimaru," a mobile supermarket for shoppers with limited mobility; and "Purple Carrot," which develops plant-based meal kits in the United States. The company is expanding its services to solve social issues related to food. Additionally, it is involved in "Sustainable Retail" (sustainable retail operations)...