Cook Deli's Nutritional Wonder 2025 Summer Event
Cook Deli Inc., headquartered in both Tokyo and Osaka, specializes in providing safe and delicious fully-prepared frozen meals specifically designed for elderly care facilities. Led by President Ken Washiya, the company is set to hold an in-house health awareness event called "Cook Deli Nutritional Wonder 2025 Summer" from July 22 to 24, 2025. This year's theme emphasizes gut health, aiming to foster a deeper awareness among employees regarding their physical well-being. The program will blend educational sessions with hands-on experiences to encourage participants to reflect on their personal health.
This event marks a significant step as it will also welcome long-time partners and stakeholders to participate, extending the commitment to health growth both inside and outside the company.
Event Overview
- - Event Name: Cook Deli Nutritional Wonder 2025 Summer
- - Dates: July 22 - 24, 2025
- - Location: Cook Deli's Osaka headquarters (with online participation available from other locations)
- - Theme: "Connecting Nutritional Awareness - Improving Sustainable Nutrition from the Gut"
- - Key Activities:
- Optional gut flora testing
- A seminar by in-house registered dietitians titled "Achieving Health Through Gut Management"
- Special lunch designed to optimize gut health
Why Focus on Gut Health Now?
The gut is often referred to as the "second brain" and is increasingly recognized for its significant impact on both physical and mental health. It plays a crucial role not only in nutrient absorption but also influences sleep, stress, and skin condition, acting as a vital key to overall health. Recently, the concept of 'gut-brain interaction' has gained traction, revealing how dietary and lifestyle changes can improve gut health, known as "gut activities." This approach has emerged as a critical strategy for maintaining health and preventing diseases.
Moreover, in caregiving and medical fields, imbalances in gut health can lead to reduced immune function and hindered nutrient absorption, potentially resulting in frailty—a state of physical and mental weakness. Addressing the gut health issues prevalent among the elderly is paramount to Cook Deli’s mission of ensuring high-quality food provision. By empowering employees to understand their gut health and to adjust their lifestyles accordingly, the initiative promises to inform and enhance better food proposals through company operations.
Through this endeavor, Cook Deli aims to deepen its expertise as a food professional while actively promoting health awareness.
Collaborative Efforts with the Well-being Promotion Office
Jointly led by Cook Deli's certified nutritional care stations and the Well-being Promotion Office, this summer's nutritional wonder includes an option for participants to undergo gut flora testing facilitated by Saikinso Co., Ltd. at a reduced cost. Feedback on the test results will be provided to each individual, and seminars led by registered dietitians will decode the results, offering easy-to-understand advice on dietary adjustments and lifestyle improvements.
Moreover, based on previous enthusiasm from partner companies to engage in health awareness events, this year’s program has been designed to include participation from select external stakeholders, fostering stronger health-oriented collaborations.
Cook Deli continues to actively pursue sustainable nutritional improvements benefiting elderly care facilities by initiating health development projects that originate from employee well-being.
About Cook Deli
Cook Deli is a manufacturer of fully-prepared frozen meals aimed at elderly care facilities, delivering an impressive 180,000 meals daily to approximately 7,000 facilities. As Japan faces exacerbated aging and labor shortage issues, the company provides an efficient meal solution that allows facilities operating with fewer staff to serve nutritious meals.
With a commitment to offering safe, balanced, and delicious meals, Cook Deli strives to enhance the culinary experience for all users, thereby contributing positively to the future of elderly nutrition.
Company Information
- - Company Name: Cook Deli Inc.
- - CEO: Ken Washiya
- - Location: 2F Shiono Building, 1-6-17 Kitahorie, Nishi-ku, Osaka
- - Phone: 06-6536-2302
- - Established: 2016
- - Business Activities: Research and development of food products for frailty prevention; planning, manufacturing, and selling food products for the elderly
- - Website: Cook Deli