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2026 Survey on Rice Left Uneaten When Dining Out

Suzumo Machinery conducted a consumer survey on leftover rice when dining out and published findings on consumers' willingness to choose portion sizes and use portion-size information. The company's rice portioning robot, "Fuwarica," was also introduced as a product that can help reduce food waste.

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Announced details

Rice Portioning Robot Fuwarica (Fuwarika)
Applicable field (uses covered by this announcement)
Donburi chain restaurantsRestaurantsHotel buffetsEmployee cafeteriasHospitalsAirport lounges
Launch date2003 (Fuwarica launch record)
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Usage history

Adopted across diverse business formats for more than 20 years since its launch in 2003

Award/certification name

20th Food Service Industry Award 2023

Awarding / certifying body

Food Service Industry Press Association

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

Source (materials cited by the company)

Fuji Keizai, “2025 Global Robot-Related Market: Current Status and Future Outlook—Service Robots”

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ItemDetails
Names of Products / Services CoveredRice Portioning Robot Fuwarica (Fuwarika)
Launch date2003 (Fuwarica launch record)
Applicable areaDonburi chain restaurants, Restaurants, Hotel buffets, Employee cafeterias, Hospitals, Airport lounges
Award/certification name20th Food Service Industry Award 2023
Awarding / certifying bodyFood Service Industry Press Association
Usage historyAdopted across diverse business formats for more than 20 years since its launch in 2003
SourceFuji Keizai, “2025 Global Robot-Related Market: Current Status and Future Outlook—Service Robots”
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To understand changes in awareness and behaviour regarding leftover rice when dining out, against the backdrop of October's Food Loss Reduction Month, fluctuations in rice prices and growing interest in reducing food waste.

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