Ajinomoto Frozen Foods Co., Ltd. (President: Minami Ryō, Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo) will launch 6 new household frozen food products and 6 renewed products nationwide on August 9, 2026 (Sun). The market size for frozen prepared foods in fiscal year 2025 was 1,026 billion yen, an increase of approximately 103% year-on-year, and it is expanding annually. In particular, table foods, which account for about 88% of the market, expanded by approximately 32 billion yen from the previous year, driving the market. *1 Estimated market size for household frozen prepared foods, April 2025 - March 2026, based on our company's research. Regarding consumers' "values that have changed in recent years," the largest segment continues to be those who responded that they "have become more selective about saving and splurging." Furthermore, in categories where people are conscious of balancing spending, "food items" rank high for both saved and splurged items. On the other hand, it has become difficult to set uniform personas by gender and age group, and consumers with diverse values exist within the same gender and age groups. Amidst this situation, our company will respond to the needs of each individual consumer whose circumstances are changing, and through product and promotional development that resonates with them, we will stay close to consumers and deliver "excitement" and "smiles." 1. Product Overview: * New Products "AJINOMOTO BRAND Gyoza" : 1 bag (standard 24 pieces*) Product Features: These gyoza have a crispy feather texture that is addictive and livens up the dinner table. The gentle flavor of chicken and vegetables can be enjoyed by the whole family. They are less likely to splatter oil even when cooked without a lid, making them easy for anyone to prepare. Cooking Method: Pan-fry, boil/simmer, deep-fry * 24-26 pieces are included depending on the weight per piece. "FRESH FROZEN AJINOMOTO®" : 1 bag (12 pieces) Product Features: These bite-sized pork shumai, with the um