Torokeru Shokkan Gyutto Mikan Ice Bar

Shokunin Gyuutto Mikan' at 230 yen (248 yen including tax) from September 15 (Tuesday) at approximately 16,100 Family Mart stores nationwide, excluding Okinawa Prefecture. In addition, on the same day, as part of the 'Wakayama Fair' product line, 'Omusubi Ume Okaka (with brown rice)' at 227 yen (245 yen including tax), 'Takemura Garden Supervised Matcha Whipped Donut (Green Soft Flavor)' at 149 yen (160 yen including tax), and 'Idetsu Shoten Supervised Wakayama Chinese Noodles' at 536 yen (578 yen including tax) will be available at approximately 2,650 Family Mart stores in the Kansai region (Shiga Prefecture, Kyoto Prefecture, Osaka Prefecture, Hyogo Prefecture, Nara Prefecture, Wakayama Prefecture, Mie Prefecture (some stores)) on a regional limited basis. - A two-layer ice bar using 67% of Wakayama Prefecture mikan juice. - A private brand 'Family Mart' series 'Sanchi to, Convienience Store,' which supports sustainable fruit production using domestic fruits. - This year, Family Mart will launch the ice bar 'Toro-keta Shokunin Gyuutto Mikan' in limited quantities. - It uses rich, thick juice with a rich flavor and acidity, which is concentrated by strictly managing water and sunlight. - It is made with a two-layer texture of thick juice and a soft texture. - Terraced fields made of countless stones. The mikan of Wakayama, nurtured by the land and time. - This time, Family Mart visited the terraced fields of Wakayama Prefecture, a famous citrus kingdom in Japan, where stones are manually stacked to create the terraced fields. - These stone walls not only prevent soil erosion, but also reflect sunlight and store heat during the day, acting as a 'natural insulation device' that tightly concentrates the sweetness of the mikan. - 'Because it takes several years to harvest, the farmers have been carefully maintaining the old trees that the ancestors planted,' said the farmers, who are passing on this beautiful scenery and history to the future with their passion. - Terraced fields made of natural stones, a unique feature of Wakayama (Ueno Farm). - Orange crisis and changing weather. The farmers' struggle to protect the citrus orchards. - While the value of domestic mikan is increasing due to the shortage of imported oranges, the production sites are facing harsh climate change. - Despite being affected by heavy rain, which caused the stone walls to collapse and soil to flow, the farmers have been desperately holding on to the orchards. - In addition, with recent heat waves, water shortages, and cicada infestations, the difficulty of cultivation is increasing. - To protect the trees and fruits, the farmers are constantly trying new methods, such as wearing branded work clothes and using sprinklers to water the trees. - Even the scars caused by the wind, the sweet and sour taste that is stored in the sun and the stone walls is real. - The rising cost of agricultural materials, which has become a topic of discussion in society, is also affecting the citrus producing areas. - With the rising cost of agricultural materials and logistics, the environment is becoming even more difficult. - However, the farmers are working hard without compromise to create good mikan. - However, fruits that are damaged by branches rubbing against the wind are of first-class taste, but they are considered out of grade in the fresh produce market. - Family Mart includes these out-of-grade fruits as raw materials and expresses them as a cold ice bar. - Through the store network across the country, we will deliver the mikan juice that has been carefully cultivated to the entire country. - Mikan cultivated with care in Wakayama. - Winter's traditional scene in ice. Opening the future of the production area across the country. - To allow people to enjoy the charm of mikan, which is usually associated with winter, Family Mart has started a project to deliver it nationwide. - 'The fact that it is commercialized on a national scale is a big PR and a source of energy for the future,' said the staff. - We will extract the juice from the fruits that could not be shipped due to appearance reasons, and deliver its deliciousness throughout the year. - These initiatives create a good cycle that provides stable demand for farmers and helps sustain the historical citrus cultivation. - The 'Wakayama Fair' will be held in the Kansai region. - Family Mart and Wakayama Prefecture have a comprehensive cooperation agreement signed on October 26, 2010, to promote regional revitalization. - This includes the development and sale of original products. - In the Kansai region, approximately 2,650 stores will offer three types of products using Wakayama Prefecture ingredients and products supervised by local famous shops. - This year, the package will feature the Wakayama PR character 'Kii-chan,' based on the Kii dog, to promote the charm and deliciousness of Wakayama. - In addition, as a limited store promotion in Wakayama Prefecture, customers will receive one 'Kii-chan' sticker for every purchase of the product. - [Sticker distribution period] September 15, 2026 (Tuesday) - - [Note] The promotion will end when the stock runs out. - [Product details] - [Product name] Toro-keta Shokunin Gyuutto Mikan - [Price] 230 yen (248 yen including tax) - [Release date] September 15, 2026 (Tuesday) - [Release area] Nationwide (excluding Okinawa Prefecture) - [Content] An ice bar made with rich and thick mikan juice from Wakayama Prefecture. It has a two-layer texture with a thick mikan juice layer and a soft texture gelato layer.