Introducing Vegan-Certified “Kanro Ame” in a Project Aiming for a Decarbonized Society
Kanro Ame Candy and Shio Kanro Ame Candy are vegan-certified by VegeProject Japan.
Kanro Co., Ltd. is a member of the “Challenge Carbon Neutral Consortium” (CCNC). As part of the CCNC project, the company’s vegan-certified products and VegeProject’s vegan certification mark were introduced.
CCNC is an organization that promotes corporate efforts toward decarbonization and raises public awareness to help build a sustainable society. It shares information about decarbonization and holds events aimed at reducing CO₂ emissions.
In July 2025, the project “Let’s Reduce CO2 Together 2025” (Genkotsu Project 2025) was held to encourage both companies and consumers to work toward a decarbonized society.
It included activities such as Eco Label Hunter 2025, where children could learn about the environment and decarbonization in a fun way, and presentations of CCNC member companies’ products and CO₂ reduction initiatives.
The Kanro Ame page explains that the product is environmentally conscious.
It visualizes CO₂ emissions from raw material sourcing to disposal and recycling and shows efforts to reduce them. It also introduces the VegeProject vegan mark and explains that choosing vegan products helps fight climate change because vegan choices do not contribute to greenhouse gas emissions from livestock farming.
Details of the project can be found at the links below:
・Eco Label Hunter Special Website
・Kanro Ame Special Page
【Company Information】
Kanro Co., Ltd.
Official Website: https://www.kanro.co.jp/
Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kanro_pr/
Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kanro.co
Official X: https://twitter.com/kanro_pr
Challenge Carbon Neutral Consortium (CCNC)
Organizer: Japan Research Institute, Limited
Official Website: https://www.greenmarketing-lab.com/ccnc/
Vegan-Certified “Fukujinzuke” Wins Grand Prize at the Pickles Grand Prix 2025
At the corporate division finals of the “Pickles Grand Prix 2025,” held at Tokyo Big Sight in April 2025,
Shin-Shin Foods Co., Ltd.’s “Long Shelf Life FUKUJINZUKE” won the Grand Prize (Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award).
This year marks the 10th Pickles Grand Prix.
The event promotes Japan’s pickle culture and its health benefits, recognizing outstanding products that express the flavors of the four seasons.
“Long Shelf Life FUKUJINZUKE” was recognized for using no animal-derived ingredients and obtaining vegan certification from VegeProject Japan.
It also has an impressive shelf life of 425 days at room temperature and minimizes the use of food additives.
The product is suitable for “rolling stock” — a method of keeping food in stock for emergencies while regularly consuming and replacing it.
Its long shelf life compared to regular pickles also helps reduce food waste.
In addition to Fukujinzuke, the company also sells vegan-certified “Long Shelf Life MENMA.”
【Company Information】
Shin-Shin Foods Co., Ltd.
Official Website: https://shin-shin.co.jp/
Official X: https://x.com/shinshin_0729
Pickles Grand Prix 2025
Organizer: All Japan Pickles Cooperative Federation
Official Website: http://tsukemono-gp.jp/
