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Innovative Sandwich & Bread Seminar

On June 29, 2025, Kenko Mayonnaise Co., Ltd., located in Suginami, Tokyo, conducted an engaging seminar titled the 'Innovative Sandwich & Bread Seminar'. This event was held in partnership with the Japan Bread Coordinator Association and offered participants an opportunity to learn culinary techniques catering specifically to bakery professionals.

The hybrid seminar welcomed a total of 49 participants, consisting of 16 attendees present at the venue and 33 joining via online platforms. The event was guided by the representative of the Japan Bread Coordinator Association, Tomoko Inagaki. The seminar focused on three distinct themes: Gourmet, Summer, and Autumn-Winter, showcasing a total of 28 different recipes designed for bakery applications.

The instructors were skilled professionals from Kenko’s Business Development Division, with credentials as certified bread coordinators. Their expertise included planning baked goods and sandwich ideas, which were thoughtfully shared during the seminar. The presenters emphasized key techniques such as slicing bread and filling ingredients, innovative packaging methods to enhance visual appeal, and strategies to reduce food waste through re-baking methods. Attendees were seen diligently taking notes and capturing the demonstrations on their devices, demonstrating their keen interest in the materials presented.

Each session showcased how Kenko products could be creatively transformed across various sandwich styles, baked goods, and re-baked items. The gourmet section highlighted items like 'Truffle Mayonnaise Sauce', allowing participants to understand how to add luxurious touches to their dishes effortlessly. For the summer theme, robust options like 'Garlic Butter Sauce' and 'Spicy Gochujang Sauce' were introduced. The Autumn-Winter segment featured products such as 'Salted Caramel Butter Sauce', exuding rich flavors that sparked creativity for seasonal offerings. Each featured product offered solutions for expanding menu variety with minimal effort, making the seminar filled with practical ideas.

Positive feedback poured in from participants, who expressed sentiment such as, 'The time flew by with so much content!', 'It was educational and enjoyable!', and 'I learned that there are convenient, delicious products available, which I had not realized before.'

Kenko Mayonnaise Co. remains committed to providing valuable menu suggestions to support their customers effectively. The showcased breads were displayed in a way that evoked the ambiance of a bakery, with accompanying point of purchase (POP) materials, which attendees remarked helped them visualize the products effectively for their own storefronts.

The seminar brought forth innovative ideas for products such as the gourmet salted bread, highlighting how a simple concept could elevate the bakery offerings dramatically.

Event Details

Seminar Name: Innovative Sandwich & Bread Seminar
Date: June 29, 2025, from 14:00 to 15:30
Location: Kenko Mayonnaise Co., Ltd. (3-8-13 Takaihodohigashi, Suginami, Tokyo) and online

Visit Kenko Mayonnaise's official website for more information.