Sank's 'Lobster Thermidor' Wins Grand Prix at Japan Food Selection

Thank Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture; Representative Director: Koichi Kato) announced that its signature product, 'Lobster Thermidor,' won the 'Grand Prix,' the highest evaluation at the 'Japan Food Selection' held in June 2026 by the Japan Food Analyst Association.

The 'Japan Food Selection' is Japan's first food evaluation and certification system judged by food analysts holding professional culinary credentials, which was established in 2013. A panel of approximately 25,000 food analysts evaluates products on 100 items across six key perspectives: internal factors, external factors, market factors, management factors, safety factors, and branding factors. The Grand Prix is awarded exclusively to outstanding products scoring 90% or higher.

'Lobster Thermidor' is a classic French dish featuring a half lobster topped with rich sauce and baked in an oven. Originally served as a professional-grade dish at hotel weddings and banquets, the company launched retail sales for individual consumers in response to customer requests. Consumers can easily recreate a luxury hotel dining experience at home by simply heating it in a standard oven or toaster without any professional cooking skills.

The product is completely handcrafted at the company's own factory. From raw ingredient selection to making and spreading the sauce, each lobster is individually processed by hand and quick-frozen immediately after preparation to preserve freshness. To ensure safety, the company implements a three-stage quality inspection system consisting of microbiological testing, visual inspection, and metal detection. This award reflects objective recognition from culinary professionals for the company's commitment to materials and craftsmanship.

Koichi Kato, Representative Director of Thank Co., Ltd., commented: 'We have handcrafted each lobster with the sole desire to bring the quality we developed for hotel wedding banquets to family dining tables. Receiving the highest evaluation from culinary professionals is the greatest encouragement for us as creators. We will continue to deliver dishes that brighten dining tables on special days.'

[Product Information] - Product Name: Lobster Thermidor (2-Piece Set) - Recommended Retail Price: 4,120 JPY (tax included, free shipping) - Sales Channels: Gochisou Honpo Official Online Store, Rakuten Ichiba Store - Gift Options: Supports 9 types of Noshi wrapping paper, gift wrapping, gift cards, and name printing.

[Company Profile] - Company Name: Thank Co., Ltd. - Representative: Koichi Kato - Address: 366-1 Iida-cho, Chuo-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture - Business Description: E-commerce of food products, wholesale of commercial food ingredients, support for menu development.