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House Foods Introduces a New Era for Its 'Kari-Ya' Curry Lineup

House Foods Corporation is set to launch a fully revamped lineup of its renowned 'Kari-Ya' curry series, a brand that has proudly held the title of the best-selling retort curry in Japan for 24 consecutive years. The updated products will be released sequentially starting February 9, 2026, at supermarkets and other retailers across the country. Catering to customers of all ages, 'Kari-Ya' aims to provide a broader and more appealing selection of ready-to-eat curries and hash dishes, ensuring convenience and great taste.

Highlights of the Revamp

1. Enhanced Sauces and Ingredients

• - Sauce Improvements: A new manufacturing process combines rich curry roux with carefully selected spices, delivering a heightened aroma and a deep, satisfying curry sauce. Notably, these advancements apply to most items in the range, except for hash dishes.
• - Refined Meat Processing: The method for handling meat has been improved to infuse more of its flavors into the sauce, enhancing the overall taste experience for items excluding Keema curry, pork curry, and chicken curry.
• - Ingredient Texture: New technology has been developed to improve the texture of potatoes, making them more enjoyable to eat, except in Keema curry and hash dishes.

2. User-Friendly Packaging Redesign

• - The updated packaging aims to make the selection process easier and more enticing for consumers. It features larger images of delicious dishes (known as ‘sizzle’), making it clear what type of curry is inside.
• - Each item now includes illustrations and descriptions on the back, highlighting unique spices and ingredients for easy understanding.

3. Enhanced Flavor Profiles by Variety

The 'Kari-Ya' series focuses on delivering fun through spices and diverse curry experiences, featuring nine different flavors. The company has tailored the spices to suit specific ingredients, ensuring that even children enjoy the flavors.

By offering a wide range of products, House Foods aims to cater to families and effectively communicate that their curries are enjoyable for everyone.

Product Overview

• - Product Names, Net Weight, and Prices:

- Kari-Ya Curry (Mild) – 180g – Open Price (Approx. ¥185, excluding tax)
- Kari-Ya Curry (Medium Spicy) – 180g – Open Price (Approx. ¥185, excluding tax)
- Kari-Ya Curry (Spicy) – 180g – Open Price (Approx. ¥185, excluding tax)
- Kari-Ya Curry (Extra Spicy) – 180g – Open Price (Approx. ¥185, excluding tax)
- Kari-Ya Pork Curry (Medium Spicy) – 180g – Open Price (Approx. ¥185, excluding tax)
- Kari-Ya Chicken Curry (Medium Spicy) – 180g – Open Price (Approx. ¥185, excluding tax)
- Kari-Ya Rich Demi Curry (Medium Spicy) – 180g – Open Price (Approx. ¥185, excluding tax)
- Kari-Ya Keema Curry (Medium Spicy) – 150g – Open Price (Approx. ¥185, excluding tax)
- Kari-Ya Hash – 180g – Open Price (Approx. ¥185, excluding tax)
- Kari-Ya Mini Curry (Medium Spicy) 3-pack – 450g (150g x 3 bags) – Open Price (Approx. ¥416, excluding tax)

• - Release Date: Gradually transitioning starting February 9, 2026
• - Areas of Release: Nationwide in Japan

For more information, visit the Kari-Ya brand site. It will be updated on February 4, 2026.