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Cool and Easy Summer Rice Recipes by Zennoh

As we face intensifying heat waves, innovative solutions for daily cooking are more important than ever. The National Federation of Agricultural Cooperative Associations (Zennoh) has risen to this challenge with its latest project focused on creating refreshing rice dishes suitable for summer. This initiative includes the introduction of cool rice meals and easy lunchtime options for children, specifically designed to alleviate the burden of meal preparation during the scorching summer months.

Understanding the Need for Refreshing Meals

According to a survey conducted by Zennoh on July 8, 2026, the findings reveal a significant struggle among families regarding summer meal preparation. Over 73.8% of respondents indicated that cooking during this season feels burdensome. The figures escalated even more, with approximately 89.1% of families with children feeling overwhelmed. The survey underscored three main criteria that consumers are seeking in their summer dishes: meals that are light, quick to prepare, and require no cooking over heat.

Interestingly, more than 53.9% of those in their twenties admitted to eating cold rice without reheating, and about 59.3% expressed that they would increase their rice consumption if summer recipes were available. This heightened interest in chilled, easy-to-eat meals set the groundwork for the development of the new