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Dashi Corporation to Unveil Cutting-edge Umami Concepts at Ifia Japan 2026

Dashi Corporation, an innovative player in the food development sector, is set to exhibit at the Ifia Japan 2026, taking place from May 27 to 29, 2026, at the Tokyo Big Sight. Established for over 52 years, Dashi specializes in developing and manufacturing natural seasonings, particularly focusing on katsuobushi (dried bonito), a cornerstone of Japanese culinary traditions.

In line with its commitment to enhancing flavor design, the company is excited to present a brand-new product: the Rotisserie Sauce, which represents a fusion of meat, seafood, and yeast to create complex umami profiles. The theme of Dashi’s presentation, “Redefining Umami Design,” aims to provide food manufacturers and developers with innovative solutions that address the current challenges faced within the food industry.

Innovations on Display

The highlights of Dashi's booth at Ifia Japan will include:

• - The introduction of Rotisserie Sauce
• - A collaboration project with Maruzen Food Industrial Co., Ltd.
• - A showcase of umami expressions derived from the combination of meat, seafood, and yeast
• - Insights into achieving reproducible umami design in food development

Dashi Corporation is poised to revolutionize the concept of umami with its new approach that emphasizes an engineered perception of flavors. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to taste the revolutionary Rotisserie Sauce and experience the nuances it offers.

Addressing Industry Challenges

As the food industry grapples with numerous issues, such as:

• - A shortage of workforce leading to decreased development efficiency
• - The need for stable quality
• - Accelerated demands for product development speed
• - Adaptation to global markets

Dashi Corporation aims to transition flavor creation from reliance on human intuition and experience towards a more reliable and reproducible model. By leveraging its extensive expertise in broth technology and extract development, the company is determined to contribute significantly to overcoming these hurdles.

The Vision: Making Dashi a Global Concept

Dashi Corporation’s mission is to popularize the concept of “Dashi” as a universal term in culinary contexts. Visitors can immerse themselves in groundbreaking taste experiences at the exhibition and witness firsthand the processes that make Dashi an innovative leader in the field.

Exhibition Details

• - Event: Ifia Japan 2026
• - Date: May 27-29, 2026, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• - Location: Tokyo Big Sight, West Hall Conference Building
• - Booth Number: 1B30
• - Official Website: Ifia Japan

About Dashi Corporation

Dashi Corporation, headquartered in Shinagawa, Tokyo, is renowned for the planning and sales of natural seasonings, particularly focusing on katsuobushi. With decades of expertise, Dashi is dedicated to ensuring international food safety standards, emphasizing natural ingredients, and pursuing unparalleled quality and flavors. Additionally, the company collaborates with producers of katsuobushi in Makurazaki to uplift local commodities and promote Japan’s rich dashi culture globally.

Corporate Information

• - Company Name: Dashi Corporation
• - Head Office: 2-10-8 Nishi Gotanda, Shinagawa, Tokyo, 206, Dormi Gotanda Du Maison
• - Representative Director: Tsutomu Mizuno
• - Business Activity: Manufacturing and sales of extracts and seasonings centered around dashi
• - Products/Services: Alcohol-extracted katsuobushi dashi
• - Founded: 1974

Media Inquiries

For media inquiries, please contact:

• - Public Relations: Ayumi Shinada
• - Phone: 03-5759-8557
• - Email: [email protected]