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Edible prickly pear cactus “SABOVEG” named No. 4 in Nikkei Trendy’s “2027 Hit Forecast” and wins the Grand Prize in the Food category of its “Industry Hit Forecast”!

The edible prickly pear cactus brand “SABOVEG” was ranked No. 4 in Nikkei Trendy’s “30 Hit Forecasts for 2027” and also won the Grand Prize in the Food category. The company began full-scale development in 2026 and also indicated plans to expand cultivation and distribution channels.

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Announced details

SABOVEG (サボベジ)
Applicable field (uses covered by this announcement)
FoodRetailIzakaya chainPrepared-food businessesPrepared foods and processed products
Launch dateFull-scale development began in 2026 (track record)
Relationship between the counterparty and the company
Watahan & Co.,Ltd.3199
Relationship with the Company

綿半トレーディング株式会社 and 株式会社カサナチュラル develop SABOVEG, while Nikkei BP, Inc. and the Nikkei Trendy Editorial Department selected and recognised it in the rankings.

CounterpartyNikkei Business Publications, Inc.Nikkei Trendy Editorial Department

The editorial department of Nikkei Trendy, a monthly information magazine published by Nikkei BP, Inc. Other details are Not disclosed.

Award/certification name

No. 4 in Nikkei Trendy’s “30 Hit Forecasts for 2027”

Grand Prize, Food category, “Industry Hit Forecast”

Awarding / certifying body

Nikkei Trendy, a monthly information magazine published by Nikkei BP, Inc. / Nikkei Trendy Editorial Department

Location (as indicated in this announcement)

Okinawa Prefecture, Nagano Prefecture

Approximately 1,500 tsubo in total

In this announcement the company addresses none of Contract Value / Offering price / Impact on Business Performance.

Source (materials cited by the company)

Nikkei Trendy Editorial Department, “30 Hit Forecasts for 2027”

Announced details
ItemDetails
Names of Products / Services CoveredSABOVEG (サボベジ)
CounterpartyNikkei Business Publications, Inc., Nikkei Trendy Editorial Department
Counterparty overviewThe editorial department of Nikkei Trendy, a monthly information magazine published by Nikkei BP, Inc. Other details are Not disclosed.
Relationship with the Company綿半トレーディング株式会社 and 株式会社カサナチュラル develop SABOVEG, while Nikkei BP, Inc. and the Nikkei Trendy Editorial Department selected and recognised it in the rankings.
Launch dateFull-scale development began in 2026 (track record)
Applicable areaFood, Retail, Izakaya chain, Prepared-food businesses, Prepared foods and processed products
Award/certification nameNo. 4 in Nikkei Trendy’s “30 Hit Forecasts for 2027”, Grand Prize, Food category, “Industry Hit Forecast”
Awarding / certifying bodyNikkei Trendy, a monthly information magazine published by Nikkei BP, Inc. / Nikkei Trendy Editorial Department
LocationOkinawa Prefecture, Nagano Prefecture
Location scaleApproximately 1,500 tsubo in total
SourceNikkei Trendy Editorial Department, “30 Hit Forecasts for 2027”
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Contract ValueOffering priceContract DateRegistration number and expiry dateQuantitative EffectsUsage historyImpact on Business Performance

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The reasons the company gives

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Nikkei Trendy recognised its higher nutritional value compared with broccoli, versatility across a wide range of dishes, mild and easy-to-eat flavour, and expected health benefits including support for gut health.

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