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Base Food Collaborates with Karuizawa Kazakoshi Academy

Base Food Inc., headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, specializing in the development and sale of nutritionally complete staple foods, has announced a partnership with Karuizawa Kazakoshi Academy in Nagano Prefecture. This initiative aims to create a supportive environment that promotes the health and well-being of teachers and staff, aligning with the academy's philosophy that values engagement in food production by both children and adults. This also resonates with Base Food's mission to innovate staple food and make health commonplace.

The collaboration is part of Base Food's broader efforts encapsulated in its “BASE UP PROJECT,” which includes the “BASE UP KIDS/TEENS PROJECT” and the “BASE UP SUSTAINABLE PROJECT.” This initiative seeks to foster an ecosystem of health and nutrition, helping educators maintain their vitality as they nurture the growth and learning of students.

Background of the Collaboration

Karuizawa Kazakoshi Academy, which opened in April 2020, encompasses a kindergarten and an integrated junior high school. The school prioritizes continuity in education for children aged 2 to 15, promoting hands-on experiences and fostering a love for inquiry, exploration, and learning through play. At this institution, children interact across different age groups, with faculty supporting each child’s individual growth and learning experience.

Children are immersed in nature, encountering various weather conditions while participating in activities designed to connect learning with real life. Middle school students engage in project-based learning harnessing resources from a rich environment filled with books and creativity. The collaboration with Karuizawa Kazakoshi Academy allows Base Food to provide nutritional support for teachers and staff, ensuring they can effectively contribute to the nurturing of children's educational journeys.

The Impact of DAILY Interactions

Principal Naoya Kaneko expressed appreciation for Base Food's involvement in supporting the essential nutritional needs of the faculty. He noted the importance of maintaining robust mental and physical health in a collaboration-oriented educational setting, where both teachers and students engage in creation and community building.

BASE UP Project Overview

The BASE UP PROJECT embodies a collective commitment to empowering individuals striving to realize their dreams and to fashion a sustainable society. The initiative emphasizes nutrition and health, encapsulated in the motto “Sharing tomorrow's smiles with everyone.”

• - BASE UP KIDS/TEENS PROJECT: This program encourages the incorporation of Base Food's smart, nutritionally complete meals into daily routines. The initiative aims to enhance children's physical health and performance while supporting diverse challenges to create a bright future.

• - BASE UP SUSTAINABLE PROJECT: Aiming for a sustainable and prosperous future, this component seeks to instill principles of sustainability at every level.

What is BASE FOOD?

BASE FOOD is a smart food providing a balanced intake of one-third of daily essential nutrients in a single meal. Made from carefully selected natural ingredients like whole grains, soybeans, and chia seeds, the food delivers nutrition without compromising taste through advanced technology in its blending and production processes. The products contain protein, dietary fiber, and 33 essential vitamins and minerals.
Since launching its first products in February 2017, including BASE PASTA, BASE BREAD, BASE YAKISOBA, and others, Base Food has sold over 300 million units, with more than a million subscribers for regular purchases by November 2025.

About Base Food Inc.

Founded in April 2016, Base Food Inc. is a food tech company with a mission to innovate staple foods and promote health as a baseline standard for everyone. As a pioneer of complete nutritional meals in Japan, they propose easy, delicious, and healthy staple options, aiming to foster a society where nutritious eating is enjoyable and accessible for all.

• - Established: April 5, 2016
• - Headquarters: 2-3-6 Shiba Koen, Minato, Tokyo
• - CEO: Shun Hashimoto
• - Business Focus: Development and marketing of nutritionally complete foods
• - Website: https://basefood.co.jp