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The market for furusato tax (hometown tax) donations continues to expand year after year. For municipalities, return gifts are an important means of broadcasting a region's appeal nationwide. But quite a few operators struggle with worries like "how do we develop an attractive product" or "we can't put together a manufacturing setup on our own"...

Freeze-dried strawberry (whole) is a three-dimensional dried ingredient that retains the shape of fresh strawberries as-is. It shows its strength in "products that appeal visually"—confectionery and baking decoration, wagashi toppings, chocolate, and premium gifts. On the other hand, it has the weakness of breaking easily during transport and filling...