Oisix.la.dochi and IntegriCulture Sign Joint Development Agreement; IntegriCulture to Participate in "Niigata Food Tech Town Concept"

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the main purpose of the joint development agreement between Oisix.la.dochi and IntegriCulture?

A: The main purpose is to develop and evaluate dishes using cultured food produced by utilizing Niigata Prefecture's food resources.

Q: What is IntegriCulture's role in this collaboration?

A: IntegriCulture will be responsible for sample prototyping and evaluation of the cultured food prototypes.

Q: What is Oisix.la.dochi's role in this collaboration?

A: Oisix.la.dochi will be responsible for menu development, product prototyping, and evaluation of prototypes using the cultured food samples.

Q: What is the "Niigata Food Tech Town Concept"?

A: It is a concept promoted by Oisix.la.dochi and NSG Group in Niigata, aimed at developing food technology and related businesses.

Q: What is the goal of creating "regionally branded cultured foods"?

A: The goal is to create high-value-added cultured foods that incorporate the charm and stories of Niigata's local region, making them unique and appealing to consumers.

Q: When is the development of Niigata Brand cultured foods scheduled to begin?

A: The development is planned to proceed in 2026, with a specific development schedule to be designed in April 2026.

Q: What is cultured food?

A: Cultured food is a food material produced by growing cells collected from livestock, fish, etc. It is also referred to as cell-cultured food or cultured meat (fish).

Q: What is cellular agriculture?

A: Cellular agriculture is an industry that produces food and resources by growing animal and plant cells.