Trial Group's 'Kohaku Honpo' Wins its First 'Delica General Grand Prize' at the 'Fabex Side Dish & Bento Grand Prix 2026'

Kohaku Honpo Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture; Representative Director: Masaaki Kitagawa; hereinafter, Kohaku Honpo), a subsidiary of Trial Holdings Inc., is pleased to announce that it has won its first "Delica General Grand Prize" at the "Fabex Side Dish and Bento Grand Prix 2026." The "Delica General Grand Prize" is an award selected from companies that have won numerous awards for particularly excellent products, and it is given to only one company among all applicants nationwide. In addition, the "Yakitori & Pork Bowl" won double awards: a Gold Award and the Jury's Special Award in the "Our Company's Proud Side Dish and Bento Category." Furthermore, the "Sweet Potato Brulee" won a Gold Award in the "Deli, Bakery & Sweets Category." In total, 11 products received awards and prizes across various categories, marking the highest number of awards ever received by Kohaku Honpo. Kohaku Honpo has been offering delicatessen products that utilize the recipes and ideas of "food professionals" by collaborating with culinary experts and artisans from all sectors. Our products, developed with uncompromising dedication from ingredient selection to manufacturing methods, have been supported by many customers. We have accumulated a track record of awards at the "Fabex Side Dish and Bento Grand Prix," such as the "Plenty of Egg Sandwich" in 2022 and the "Bacon Egg Onigiri" in 2023. At Seiyu, which integrated its management last year, the introduction of Kohaku Honpo's famous products like the "Pork Loin Cutlet Box" and "Plenty of Egg Sandwich" is progressing, and they have been well-received by many customers. Kohaku Honpo will continue to strive to create products that are trusted and continuously chosen by our customers. ■ Award-Winning Product Information "Yakitori & Pork Bowl" *Currently unavailable. - Award Category/Prize: Our Company's Proud Side Dish & Bento Category / Gold Award & Jury's Special Award - Manufacturer: Kohaku Honpo Co., Ltd. - Retail Price: 462 yen (excluding tax) - Sales Area: Supercenter Trial stores nationwide (excluding some stores) A greedy double-layered bowl where you can enjoy two flavors at once: carefully crafted yakitori and a pork bowl well-marinated in sweet and spicy sauce. The savory yakitori and the rich, tender pork enhance each other, creating a proud dish that satisfies both appetite and satisfaction. *Limited product for the Meat Deli Fair in November 2025. "Squid Tartar Greedy Bowl!!" *Currently unavailable. - Award Category/Prize: Our Company's Proud Side Dish & Bento Category / Prize Winner - Manufacturer: Kohaku Honpo Co., Ltd. - Retail Price: 348 yen (excluding tax) - Sales Area: Trial Group stores in Fukuoka Prefecture (excluding some stores) A hearty bowl topped with plenty of squid and a rich tartar sauce. The harmony of the plump texture of the squid and the creamy tartar is an addictive dish. "[Large Serving] Triple Chicken Bento" *Currently unavailable. - Award Category/Prize: Our Company's Proud Side Dish & Bento Category / Prize Winner - Manufacturer: Kohaku Honpo Co., Ltd. - Retail Price: 598 yen (excluding tax) - Sales Area: Trial Group stores nationwide (excluding some stores) A voluminous bento that delivers a feeling of fullness along with a large serving of rice, featuring a combo of our homemade chicken cutlet finished with a special sauce and teriyaki chicken. The soft and juicy chicken is very filling, and it's a staple taste you'll want to eat every day. *Not available at Seiyu. "Sweet Potato Brulee" - Award Category/Prize: Deli, Bakery & Sweets Category / Gold Award - Manufacturer: Kohaku Honpo Co., Ltd. - Retail Price: 298 yen (excluding tax) - Sales Area: Trial Group stores in Kyushu and Kanto (excluding some stores) A sweet potato brulee that uses plenty of highly sweet 'Mitsu-imo' (sweet potatoes) and is caramelized to a fragrant crisp on the surface. It is a luxurious dish where elegant sweetness that melts in the mouth perfectly overlaps with the rich, original flavor of the potato. *Not available at Seiyu. "Cream Burst! Roll Cake" - Award Category/Prize: Deli, Bakery & Sweets Category / Prize Winner - Manufacturer: Kohaku Honpo Co., Ltd. - Retail Price: 298 yen