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Transforming School Nutrition Management

For over three decades, the Japanese company G.C.C. has been dedicated to improving school meal services with its innovative nutritional management system, Meal-kun. Following the release of its latest version, Meal-kun Ver.6, the system has transitioned to a cloud platform to further enhance efficiency and user experience for nutritionists working across schools, daycare centers, and food service operations.

The Evolution of Meal-kun

Since its inception in 1996, Meal-kun has continually adapted to meet the needs of nutritionists. This adaptation has resulted in a comprehensive system capable of assisting with menu creation, nutrition management, and ordering workflows. With over 1,000 successful implementations, Meal-kun has been positively received across various settings due to its ease of use, effective allergy management capabilities, and robust support features.

Key Features of Meal-kun Ver.6

The newly launched version builds upon its predecessor’s functionalities, introducing several enhancements to further facilitate nutritional management. Here are four standout features:

1. Cloud-Based Accessibility
Users can access Meal-kun from any location and device with internet connectivity, eliminating the need for installations. This feature ensures that nutritionists can always work with the latest version of the software and allows for remote data access and quick support resolution.

2. Intuitive Calendar-Based Menu Creation
The newly added calendar feature allows for intuitive menu planning, enabling users to create menus while considering a month’s nutritional balance, thereby significantly improving visibility and usability.

3. Dedicated Allergy Management Interface
This specialized interface for allergy-related meals aids in visualizing allergen information, reducing the risk of oversight. Users can easily manage allergen-free meal preparation and gather data on special dietary needs.

4. Order Management Enhancements
This feature tracks actual order performance, allowing users to input expected and fulfilled order quantities while also enabling post-order adjustments based on past performance data.

Pricing Structure

Meal-kun offers a competitive pricing model tailored for different contract periods:

• - 1-Year Plan: Monthly fee of 6,300 JPY (includes maintenance)
• - 5-Year Plan: Monthly fee of 6,000 JPY (includes maintenance)

Widespread Implementation

Meal-kun has been adopted across various facilities, including:

• - Schools (Elementary and Junior High)
• - Centralized meal services
• - Daycare centers and kindergartens
• - Educational boards
• - Meal service contractors

Future Directions

G.C.C. continues to support Japan’s food culture while enhancing the efficiency and safety of school meal services. Meal-kun is set to play a pivotal role in advancing digital transformation within educational and childcare environments.

Upcoming Events

Experience the updated Meal-kun firsthand at various events. Potential users are encouraged to visit these venues:

• - July 8-10: Municipal Comprehensive Fair 2026, Tokyo Big Sight
• - July 30-31: 11th Kansai Educational ICT Exhibition, Intex Osaka
• - October 20: TOHOKU DX GATEWAY 2026, Sendai International Center
• - November 11-13: FOOD Exhibition 2026, Tokyo Big Sight

Please register in advance for these events on their respective websites.

Contact Information

For inquiries regarding the new version of Meal-kun, requests for demonstrations, or to receive documentation, please visit our website.
G.C.C. has specialized in providing information services primarily for local government operations since 1965, founded in Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture. Our services encompass application development, IT infrastructure, outsourcing, data center services, operational support, and BCP services — all aimed at enhancing the efficiency and advancement of municipal tasks.