Kagome Vegetable Gourmet Tour‏

Kagome has prepared a gift box for summer chugen gift season which features vegetables from 3 different regions of Japan: Hokkaido (potatoes, corn, asparagus, pumpkin and carrots), Yamagata-Shinshu (tomatoes, lettuce) and Kyushu (potatoes, sweet potatoes, egg plant and carrots). Nice theme, nice packaging.

http://www.kagome.co.jp/gift/summergift/index.html

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Kagome Fujiwara Sponsorship‏

Kagome has announced a new marketing emphasis on vegetable/fruit juices and sports. In a related event they announced the signing of Japan's top male marathon runner Arata Fujiwara (藤原新), who came in 2nd in the Tokyo International Marathon earlier this year and will represent Japan in the London Olympics.

http://www.kagome.co.jp/tomato/exercise/

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Suntory Mountain Dew White Out‏

Suntory has introduced Mountain Dew White Out, a white Mountain Dew version. Although it does not appear to be a limited edition, white drinks suit the summer season better, thus a summer launch.

http://www.pepsi.co.jp/products/index_nf.html#extra

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Starbucks Mango Passion Tea Frappuccino‏

Starbucks is featuring a Mango Passion Tea Frappuccino with Mango Pudding topping. The mangos are said to be sourced from India.

http://www.starbucks.co.jp/press_release/pr2012-783.php

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