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Amazing experiment to ferment miso in space

Amazing experiment to ferment miso in space

In April, researchers published their study "Food Fermentation in Space" in the open-access journal iScience. The study highlighted the differences in taste between miso fermented on Earth, specifically in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and Copenhagen, Denmark, and miso fermented on the International Space Station (ISS). 

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Environmental Initiatives by Marukome

Environmental Initiatives by Marukome

Aosa (sea lettuce), a popular sea lettuce in Japan, is an ingredient in miso soup. The demand for this seaweed is growing yearly. On the other hand, the harvest volume of seaweed continues to decline due to rising seawater temperatures caused by global warming.

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Supporting a golf tournament with miso soup!

Supporting a golf tournament with miso soup!

The 15th Annual Golf Tournament, hosted by the Kevin Armstrong, M.D. Memorial Sports Foundation, took place at Tustin Ranch Golf Course on April 7. Ninety golfers and 20 volunteers participated in this fundraising event.

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The Consul General of Japan and his wife visited the Marukome USA factory and showroom.

The Consul General of Japan and his wife visited the Marukome USA factory and showroom.

March 25th: Consul General Sone from the Japanese Consulate in Los Angeles visited our showroom and factory, accompanied by his wife and two other consuls. 

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See you in Anaheim! Suppliers Night Expo & Natural Products Expo West

See you in Anaheim! Suppliers Night Expo & Natural Products Expo West

We will have a booth at the Suppliers Night Expo & the Natural Products Expo West 2025 (March 4-7) in Anaheim, California, next week.

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💗Celebrating Love with warm connections through Miso Soup! 💗Valentine's Day Gift Promotion (2/7/25-2/14/25)

💗Celebrating Love with warm connections through Miso Soup! 💗Valentine's Day Gift Promotion (2/7/25-2/14/25)

Valentine's Day is approaching, and we are excited to announce a special Promotion! Dur...
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Marukome Launches the Global Website of “Hakkoubishoku”

Marukome Launches the Global Website of “Hakkoubishoku”

TOKYO, January 8, 2025 - Marukome HQ announced the launch of the English version of “Ha...
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Join us for the popular Miso Factory & Showroom Tour that delights all five senses!

Join us for the popular Miso Factory & Showroom Tour that delights all five senses!

Once a month, we host a tour of the showroom adjacent to the miso factory, where you ca...
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A new cooking video featuring Chef Nicholas and focusing on Shio Koji has been uploaded!

A new cooking video featuring Chef Nicholas and focusing on Shio Koji has been uploaded!

Don't miss Chef Nicholas's latest cooking video, featuring delicious recipes and helpfu...
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Nagano Prefecture Governor Abe visits Marukome USA

Nagano Prefecture Governor Abe visits Marukome USA

On November 1, Nagano Governor Abe and members of the nonprofit organization Ferment Va...
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Shuta Aoki Appointed as New President and CEO of Marukome USA, Inc.

Shuta Aoki Appointed as New President and CEO of Marukome USA, Inc.

Effective October 21, 2024, Shuta Aoki has been appointed as the new president and Chie...
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Launch of the web magazine "Hakkoubishoku."

Launch of the web magazine "Hakkoubishoku."

We are excited to announce the launch of the English version of our web magazine, "Hakk...
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