Calbee Potato Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Obihiro City, Hokkaido; President and Representative Director: Kazuya Tazaki) will launch a new product, "Potato Salad Base Plain," which allows for easy homemade potato salad, nationwide on September 1, 2026 (Tue). "Potato Salad Base Plain" Package ◆Background of Launch Potato salad is a staple home-style potato dish, ranking alongside curry rice, stew, and nikujaga (※1). However, it is also a dish with a high cooking hurdle, with many steps and time-consuming preparation, and the outcome can vary depending on the condition of the potatoes. With this in mind, we are launching a product that allows anyone to easily make potato salad simply by mixing it with hot or cold water, their preferred ingredients, and seasonings. It uses flaked Hokkaido-grown potatoes, eliminating the need for tedious peeling, cooking, and mashing. Cooking is possible in a short time without using a stove or microwave. Furthermore, one bag makes enough potato salad for about 4 potatoes, and the package has a zipper, so you can use only the amount you need, when you need it. It is useful for adding an extra dish on busy days and can be used in a wide range of situations. Calbee Potato will continue to create new value for potatoes and aim to enable producers to farm with peace of mind. ◆Product Features 1 Easy preparation by simply mixing with hot or cold water Add "Potato Salad Base Plain" to a bowl with hot or cold water, mix, and then add your favorite ingredients and seasonings. Anyone can easily make potato salad without using a stove or microwave. 2 Hokkaido-grown potatoes as they are, in flake form Made with 100% Hokkaido-grown potatoes, you can enjoy the original flavor of potatoes. Since it is an unseasoned plain type, it can be used not only as mashed potatoes but also for a wide range of arrangements such as "croquettes" and "imomochi" (rice cakes made with potato). 3 Room temperature storage possible, convenient for stocking up It can be store