On March 31st, a new concept store called "Communal Food Market" opened in the food section on the second basement floor of Hankyu Umeda Main Store. Since its grand opening in 2012, it has been a rare two-floor food floor, with each floor having its own unique characteristics.

The first basement floor is a food boutique that has been creating a buzz for its high level of specialization and rarity and exclusivity that can only be purchased here, based on a one-of-a-kind strategy of collaborating with famous food manufacturers to turn "those products that everyone knows" into premium items, creating buzz and turning them into gifts.

The new basement world will be set up on the second basement floor, based on the three principles of environmental conservation, regional revitalization, and cultural inheritance, which will help realize a sustainable future for food. The "communal table" will feature ingredients that are imbued with the producers' passion, and the delicious foods that result from them, stimulating new communication and creating a lively food market.

◎NEW BRAND


CRAFT MILK SHOP
A select shop of high-end dairy products, offering a selection of carefully selected milk and processed products from over 15 farms across the country. In addition to a selection of existing products from each farm, the store will also feature a variety of collaboration-developed, one-of-a-kind products available exclusively at Hankyu Umeda Main Store under the "CRAFT MILK SHOP" brand.
Based on the concept of animal welfare, the milk comes from naturally pastured dairy cows that are primarily fed grass. To preserve the natural flavor, the milk is pasteurized at 65°C, preserving the milk's fat globules.
Items for sale: Milk, cheese, yogurt, bread, sweets, drinks, and soft serve ice cream.

Kyoraku Anko Factory
We want even younger generations to enjoy the appeal of "anko" (bean paste). This brand was launched with this idea in mind. Even amongst the many traditional bean pastes, this time they have taken on the challenge of creating an original bean paste that has never been seen before. Cooked over an open flame in a copper pot, this bean paste is fresh, fragrant, and has a great texture, and has been named "nama anko".
Items on sale: Fluffy dorayaki pancakes baked in the in-store kitchen, shiratama shiruko, soft serve ice cream, and monaka wafers


FLAVEDO
A shop where you can enjoy jam made from fruit that is at its most delicious at the time, sourced from contract farmers in a workshop in Kumamoto, as well as baked goods and sweets made with this jam.
Items for sale: jam, scones, baked goods


Peanut shop "Dore"
We offer a selection of items made with rich, flavorful peanuts from Yachimata, Chiba Prefecture, which is the top producer of peanuts in Japan. Roasted Yachimata peanuts are sold on the spot as peanut butter.
Items for sale: freshly squeezed peanut butter, Western sweets, baked goods, peanuts in the shell

Date and time: 10am, Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Location: Food section on B2 floor, Hankyu Umeda Main Store
Name: "Communal Food Market"
Brands available: 7 brands: "Craft Milk Shop," "Kyoraku Anjo," "FLAVED," peanut shops "Dore," "Echire," "Sustainable Coffee Shop," and "Honey Meal Mee"
*Information current as of Friday, February 19, 2021. Brand names and items for sale may be subject to change.


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