Yamaki Partners with US Culinary School The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) to Conduct Dashi Lectures for Next-Generation Chefs

Yamaki Corporation (Headquarters: Iyoshi City, Ehime Prefecture, President & CEO: Yoshihiro Kido, hereinafter referred to as Yamaki) supported lectures on "Dashi" as part of the global strategy outlined in its long-term management vision "YAMAKI Vision 2035," within the Japanese cuisine courses offered by The Culinary Institute of America (President: Dr. Michael A. Vaccaro, hereinafter referred to as CIA), one of the world's leading culinary schools. Lectures were held at CIA's campus in Hyde Park, New York, in January 2026, and further, a Japanese cuisine tour for visiting students in March introduced the theory and practice of "Dashi." This initiative is part of our efforts to spread "Dashi" overseas, aimed at realizing "Yamaki, the world's bonito flake and dashi maker," as stated in "YAMAKI Vision 2035." ### ■ The Global Boom in Japanese Cuisine and Yamaki's "YAMAKI Vision 2035" In recent years, Japanese cuisine has seen a global expansion, evolving through fusion with local food cultures. Yamaki believes that utilizing "Dashi" beyond the scope of Japanese cuisine, as a foundation supporting flavor creation in diverse global dishes, will lead to further development of food culture. In "YAMAKI Vision 2035," formulated in January 2024, we aim to realize "Yamaki, the world's bonito flake and dashi maker," contributing to global deliciousness, health, and food culture inheritance through bonito flakes and dashi, and the assurance of sustainable food resources. This initiative aims not only to expand our business in overseas markets but also to create a future where Japanese traditional "Dashi" is a natural choice for chefs worldwide when creating dishes, and its appeal spreads from restaurants to homes. The key to achieving this is creating touchpoints between "Dashi" and individuals who will lead the future of the culinary world. Yamaki will broaden the possibilities of future food (culture) by creating opportunities for chefs to encounter the concept of "Dashi" even before they establish their own styles, rather than simply providing finished seasonings. ### ■ Support for Japanese Cuisine Education through Collaboration with CIA CIA, founded in 1946, is a non-profit educational institution and a globally recognized leader in food education, with the mission of nurturing leaders in the food, beverage, and hospitality fields. It boasts a network of approximately 60,000 alumni who are active at top restaurants and at the forefront of the food business worldwide. The school offers Associate, Bachelor's, and Master's degree programs. The Bachelor's program includes several intensive, one-semester programs themed around cuisines from around the world, with Japanese cuisine and culture being one example. By combining culinary instruction with experiential tours visiting Japan, the program deepens understanding of Japanese food. Since 2022, Yamaki has participated as a Premier Member of CIA's "Japanese Studies Leadership Council," continuously supporting its Japanese cuisine courses. ### ■ Yamaki's Support for the 2026 Japanese Cuisine Program ① Lecture on "Dashi" at CIA's New York Campus (January 22) At CIA's campus in Hyde Park, New York, a lecture on "Dashi" was given to students majoring in Japanese cuisine.