September 30, 2021 Non-GMO Products Feed Healthy Lifestyle Consumers increasingly seek foods that offer perceived health benefits. Research from Archer Daniels Midland last year showed 77 percent of consumers want to be more proactive in staying healthy in the future1. Non-GMO foods are one way that leading manufacturers,... Read the Full Article
September 27, 2021 New Marukan Organic Apple Cider & Rice Vinegar Drink Blend Marukan shakes up the vinegar aisle with a New Organic Apple Cider & Rice Vinegar Drink Blend to prove that an ACV wellness routine doesn’t have to be a bitter experience. The World’s Finest Rice Vinegar brand leverages its 370-year... Read the Full Article
September 24, 2021 A ‘Lite’ And Tasty Way To Add Flavor Did you know that Marukan is the only rice vinegar brand that offers a Lite Seasoned option? This delicious variety has 30% less sugar and salt than Marukan’s Seasoned Gourmet Rice Vinegar, is ideal for low-calorie diets and has zero... Read the Full Article
September 21, 2021 Marukan Premium Ponzu – Bright, Savory and Versatile Say “Sayonara!” to soy sauce, the world’s finest ponzu is here. Marukan offers two tasty varieties of Ponzu, a savory sauce that combines the bold flavors of authentic Yuzu or Sudachi citrus from Japan, tamari soy sauce and rice vinegar.... Read the Full Article
August 27, 2021 Tapping into the Storied Heritage and Profitability of Vinegar The vinegar category is hotter than ever. Whether taken in shots for its perceived health benefits, served as part of a dressing to enhance a classic salad, or incorporated into a post-workout smoothie, consumption continues to grow in both retail... Read the Full Article
August 25, 2021 Enhance the Flavor with Gluten Free Marukan Vinegars and Ponzu An estimated 30% of US adults are trying to reduce or eliminate gluten from their diet as they believe it improves overall health, according to The NPD Group1. Perceived benefits include improved cholesterol levels and digestion, along with increased energy... Read the Full Article
July 29, 2021 Popularity of Smoothies Equals Opportunity for Retailers The turbulence and unpredictability of a year overshadowed by a global pandemic has led many consumers to incorporate healthier food choices into their diets. Foods perceived to boost immunity, such as those rich in probiotics and antioxidants, are one of... Read the Full Article
July 23, 2021 Marukan Products Certified Vegan Plant-based food sales have grown by 45% in the last two years and the total retail market for vegan foods is estimated at seven billion dollars. There are numerous reasons why people decide to give veganism a try. For example,... Read the Full Article
July 19, 2021 Sushi Chef Institute Visits Marukan Chef Andy Matsuda from the Sushi Chef Institute visited the Marukan Vinegar Brewery in Paramount, CA for a tour to learn how The World’s Finest Rice Vinegar™ is made. Chef Matsuda is the premier trainer of thousands of sushi chefs... Read the Full Article
June 28, 2021 Consumers Drive Demand for Functional Foods The popularity of functional foods, those perceived to offer benefits beyond basic nutrition, has been fueled by the global COVID pandemic, as consumers look to enhance immunity and overall health. Fortune Business Insights reports that demand for apple cider vinegar increased... Read the Full Article