New California Prune Products by Chef Igarashi Debut at Two Bakeries in Kiba and Oshiage
The California Prune Association is collaborating with two Tokyo bakeries, "Boulangerie S.Igarashi" and "es feuilletage," to launch new California prune products developed by Chef Sota Igarashi. These limited-time items will be available from May 1, 2026, showcasing the natural sweetness and nutritional benefits of prunes.
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The California Prune Association is pleased to announce that new products featuring California prunes will be available for a limited time starting May 1, 2026 (Friday) at Tokyo bakeries "Boulangerie S.Igarashi" and "es feuilletage."
California prunes, grown in the rich soil and blessed by the sun of California, are characterized by their natural sweetness without added sugar and their rich flavor. They are also highly valued for their balanced nutritional content, including dietary fiber, potassium, and vitamin K. In recent years, the versatility of California prunes has been re-recognized, and there is strong interest in the added value and flavor benefits they bring to menus in the confectionery, baking, and food service industries.
This collaboration will feature one unique item at each of "Boulangerie S.Igarashi" and "es feuilletage." Chef Sota Igarashi, owner-chef highly acclaimed for his commitment to each ingredient in his bread making, using domestic wheat and natural yeast, proposes new ways to use California prunes.
[Overview of New California Prune Products]
Boulangerie S.Igarashi
Sales Period: May 1, 2026 (Friday) - June 30, 2026 (Tuesday)
California Prune Brioche
The special brioche dough is kneaded with prune puree, resulting in a moist and fluffy texture with a subtle prune aroma. It is generously filled with whole prunes, allowing you to enjoy their luxurious natural sweetness. The surface is sprinkled with crispy cereal, making it a satisfying item with various textures.
es feuilletage
Sales Period: May 1, 2026 (Friday) - June 30, 2026 (Tuesday)
California Prune Kouign-amann
Fermented butter laminated dough is wrapped around a prune puree filling and baked. Two prunes are placed in the center. The finish is layered with a prune puree glaze, adding fruit flavor and a moist aftertaste. This item harmonizes the richness of fermented butter, the aroma of caramel, and the deep sweetness and tartness of prunes.
[Store Information]
Boulangerie S.Igarashi
■ Location: 3-8-10-1F Kiba, Koto-ku, Tokyo
■ OPEN: 10:00-15:00
■ Official Website: https://www.s-igarashi.tokyo/
■ Instagram Official Account: https://www.instagram.com/boulangerie_s.igarashi/
es feuilletage
■ Location: 1-21-5 Narihira, Sumida-ku, Tokyo
■ OPEN: 10:00-15:00
■ Official Website: https://estage.official.ec/
■ Instagram Official Account: https://www.instagram.com/esfeuilletage/
Chef Sota Igarashi
After honing his skills as a chef at Donq and Maison Kayser and establishing his own business in Fukuoka, he founded "Boulangerie S.Igarashi" in Kiba, Tokyo, in 2021. In 2024, he opened "es feuilletage" in Oshiage, specializing in laminated dough breads. He carefully selects ingredients from all over Japan and the world. His breads, baked with domestic wheat and natural yeast through long-term low-temperature fermentation, are widely popular from local residents to bakery fans nationwide.
About the California Prune Association
The California Prune Association was established in 1980 under the authority of the California Department of Food and Agriculture as an organization representing growers and processors. In California, the world's largest production area, premium prunes are cultivated in orchards spanning the Sacramento and San Joaquin Valleys. The association leads the market with its philosophy of "lifelong health through California prunes," strict standards for food safety and sustainability, and cultivation techniques and knowledge passed down through generations. California Prunes. Prunes. For life.
■ California Prune Association Japan Official Website: https://www.prune.jp/
■ X Official Account: https://x.com/prune_fan?lang=ja
■ Instagram Official Account: https://www.instagram.com/californiaprunejp/
■ Facebook Official Account: h
California prunes, grown in the rich soil and blessed by the sun of California, are characterized by their natural sweetness without added sugar and their rich flavor. They are also highly valued for their balanced nutritional content, including dietary fiber, potassium, and vitamin K. In recent years, the versatility of California prunes has been re-recognized, and there is strong interest in the added value and flavor benefits they bring to menus in the confectionery, baking, and food service industries.
This collaboration will feature one unique item at each of "Boulangerie S.Igarashi" and "es feuilletage." Chef Sota Igarashi, owner-chef highly acclaimed for his commitment to each ingredient in his bread making, using domestic wheat and natural yeast, proposes new ways to use California prunes.
[Overview of New California Prune Products]
Boulangerie S.Igarashi
Sales Period: May 1, 2026 (Friday) - June 30, 2026 (Tuesday)
California Prune Brioche
The special brioche dough is kneaded with prune puree, resulting in a moist and fluffy texture with a subtle prune aroma. It is generously filled with whole prunes, allowing you to enjoy their luxurious natural sweetness. The surface is sprinkled with crispy cereal, making it a satisfying item with various textures.
es feuilletage
Sales Period: May 1, 2026 (Friday) - June 30, 2026 (Tuesday)
California Prune Kouign-amann
Fermented butter laminated dough is wrapped around a prune puree filling and baked. Two prunes are placed in the center. The finish is layered with a prune puree glaze, adding fruit flavor and a moist aftertaste. This item harmonizes the richness of fermented butter, the aroma of caramel, and the deep sweetness and tartness of prunes.
[Store Information]
Boulangerie S.Igarashi
■ Location: 3-8-10-1F Kiba, Koto-ku, Tokyo
■ OPEN: 10:00-15:00
■ Official Website: https://www.s-igarashi.tokyo/
■ Instagram Official Account: https://www.instagram.com/boulangerie_s.igarashi/
es feuilletage
■ Location: 1-21-5 Narihira, Sumida-ku, Tokyo
■ OPEN: 10:00-15:00
■ Official Website: https://estage.official.ec/
■ Instagram Official Account: https://www.instagram.com/esfeuilletage/
Chef Sota Igarashi
After honing his skills as a chef at Donq and Maison Kayser and establishing his own business in Fukuoka, he founded "Boulangerie S.Igarashi" in Kiba, Tokyo, in 2021. In 2024, he opened "es feuilletage" in Oshiage, specializing in laminated dough breads. He carefully selects ingredients from all over Japan and the world. His breads, baked with domestic wheat and natural yeast through long-term low-temperature fermentation, are widely popular from local residents to bakery fans nationwide.
About the California Prune Association
The California Prune Association was established in 1980 under the authority of the California Department of Food and Agriculture as an organization representing growers and processors. In California, the world's largest production area, premium prunes are cultivated in orchards spanning the Sacramento and San Joaquin Valleys. The association leads the market with its philosophy of "lifelong health through California prunes," strict standards for food safety and sustainability, and cultivation techniques and knowledge passed down through generations. California Prunes. Prunes. For life.
■ California Prune Association Japan Official Website: https://www.prune.jp/
■ X Official Account: https://x.com/prune_fan?lang=ja
■ Instagram Official Account: https://www.instagram.com/californiaprunejp/
■ Facebook Official Account: h