JP7540772B2 - Food products and methods for providing food products - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a food product, a method for providing a food product, and a system for selling a food product. More specifically, the present invention relates to a food product, a method for providing a food product, and a system for selling a food product that can reduce food waste.

Traditionally, consumers have focused on the safety of products, especially food, and when choosing a product, they have come to be interested in the product itself and what ingredients are in it.

Therefore, product providers provide their products by recording information about the product and its ingredients, place of origin, date of manufacture, etc., on labels affixed to the product's packaging or by recording it on an IC tag.

However, simply providing written or recorded information attached to products means that the information can easily be tampered with or forged, and in fact, this has been done in fact, resulting in low consumer trust and making it difficult for consumers to select products with confidence.

Therefore, the inventor of the present invention has proposed a technology to provide food by attaching a sample of raw material powder made by powdering the ingredients of the food, rather than simply attaching written or recorded information to the food (see Patent Document 1).

JP 2009-5656 A

By the way, while making food quality visible will enable consumers to choose foods with peace of mind, it is difficult to directly link this to reducing food waste, which has become a problem in recent years.

The present invention was devised in light of the above, and aims to provide a food product, a method for providing a food product, and a food product sales system that can reduce food waste.

In order to achieve the above object, the food product of the present invention is a food product comprising a first food, which is a predetermined food, a second food provided together with the first food, first price information which is information on the price of the first food, and second price information which is information on the price of the second food, wherein the second food is an integral product that is a different part from the first food of an integral product that has grown together with the first food, which is a primary product, or is grown together with a substitute food that has grown separately from the first food under substantially the same conditions as the first food, which is a primary product. a one-piece product that is a part different from the part corresponding to the first food of an alternative one-piece product that has been grown together with the raw material of the first food, which is a secondary product; or a one-piece product that is a part different from the raw material of the first food of an alternative one-piece product that has been grown together with an alternative raw material that has been grown separately from the raw material of the first food, which is a secondary product, under substantially the same conditions as the raw material of the first food, and the price of the second price information is cheaper than the price of the first price information.

The food product of the present invention is a food product comprising a first food, which is a predetermined food, a second food provided together with the first food, first price information which is information on the price of the first food, and second price information which is information on the price of the second food, wherein the second food is an integral product that is a different part from the first food of an integral product that has grown together with the first food, which is a primary product, or corresponds to the first food of an alternative integral product that has grown together with an alternative food that has grown separately from the first food under substantially the same conditions as the first food, which is a primary product. or an integral part that is a different part from the part corresponding to the raw material of the first food of a product that is a secondary product and that has been grown together with the raw material of the first food, or an integral part that is a different part from the part corresponding to the raw material of the first food of a product that is a secondary product and that has been grown together with an alternative raw material that has been grown separately from the raw material of the first food under substantially the same conditions as the raw material of the first food, and which is also a food that is subject to trading as a single unit, and the price of the second price information is lower than the price of the second food traded as a single unit.

In order to achieve the above object, the method of providing a food product of the present invention comprises a step of providing a first food, which is a predetermined food, a second food, which is separate from the first food, first price information, which is information on the price of the first food, and second price information, which is information on the price of the second food, together, wherein the second food is an integral product that is a different part from the first food of an integral product that has grown together with the first food, which is a primary product, or a substitute product that has grown separately from the first food under substantially the same conditions as the first food, which is a primary product. It is a one-piece product that is a part different from the part corresponding to the first food of a substitute one-piece product that has grown together with a substitute food, or a one-piece product that is a part different from the first food ingredient of a raw material one-piece product that has grown together with the raw material of the first food, which is a secondary product, or a one-piece product that is a part different from the part corresponding to the first food ingredient of a substitute one-piece product that has grown together with a substitute raw material that has grown separately from the raw material of the first food, which is a secondary product, under approximately the same conditions as the raw material of the first food, and the price of the second price information is cheaper than the price of the first price information.

The food product provision method of the present invention includes a step of providing a first food, which is a predetermined food, and a second food, which is separate from the first food, together after showing first price information, which is information on the price of the first food, and second price information, which is information on the price of the second food, in which the second food is an integral product that is a different part from the first food of an integral product that has grown together with the first food, which is a primary product, or a substitute food that has grown separately from the first food under substantially the same conditions as the first food, which is a primary product. It is a one-piece that is a part different from the part corresponding to the first food of an alternative one-piece grown integrally, or it is a one-piece that is a part different from the first food of an ingredient one-piece grown integrally with the ingredient of the first food, which is a secondary product, or it is a one-piece that is a part different from the part corresponding to the first food of an alternative ingredient one-piece grown integrally with an alternative ingredient grown separately from the ingredient of the first food under substantially the same conditions as the ingredient of the first food, which is a secondary product, and the price of the second price information is cheaper than the price of the first price information.

Furthermore, the food product providing method of the present invention is a method for providing a food product, comprising a step of providing a first food, which is a predetermined food, and a second food, which is separate from the first food, together after notifying a first price information, which is information about the price of the first food, and a second price information, which is information about the price of the second food, in which the second food is an integral product that is a different part from the first food of an integral product that has grown together with the first food, which is a primary product, or a substitute food that has grown separately from the first food under substantially the same conditions as the first food, which is a primary product. It is a one-piece that is a part different from the part corresponding to the first food of an alternative one-piece grown integrally, or it is a one-piece that is a part different from the first food of an ingredient one-piece grown integrally with the ingredient of the first food, which is a secondary product, or it is a one-piece that is a part different from the part corresponding to the first food of an alternative ingredient one-piece grown integrally with an alternative ingredient grown separately from the ingredient of the first food under substantially the same conditions as the ingredient of the first food, which is a secondary product, and the price of the second price information is cheaper than the price of the first price information.

The method of providing a food product of the present invention includes a step of providing a first food, which is a predetermined food, a second food, which is separate from the first food, first price information, which is information on the price of the first food, and second price information, which is information on the price of the second food, together, wherein the second food is an integral product that is a different part from the first food of an integral product that has grown together with the first food, which is a primary product, or the first price information of an alternative integral product that has grown together with an alternative food that has grown separately from the first food under substantially the same conditions as the first food, which is a primary product. or an integral part that is a part different from the part corresponding to the first food of a secondary product that has been grown together with the raw material of the first food, or an integral part that is a part different from the part corresponding to the raw material of the first food of a secondary product that has been grown together with an alternative raw material that has been grown separately from the raw material of the first food under substantially the same conditions as the raw material of the first food, and which is also a food that is subject to trading as a single unit, and the price of the second price information is lower than the price of the second food traded as a single unit.

The food product provision method of the present invention includes a step of providing a first food, which is a predetermined food, and a second food, which is separate from the first food, together after showing a first price information, which is information on the price of the first food, and a second price information, which is information on the price of the second food, in which the second food is a unitary product that is a different part from the first food of a unitary product that has grown together with the first food, which is a primary product, or a front part of an alternative unitary product that has grown together with an alternative food that has grown separately from the first food under substantially the same conditions as the first food, which is a primary product. The food is a one-piece that is a part different from the part corresponding to the first food, or a one-piece that is a part different from the first food ingredient of a product that is grown together with the ingredient of the first food, which is a secondary product, or a one-piece that is a part different from the part corresponding to the first food ingredient of a product that is grown together with an alternative ingredient that is grown separately from the ingredient of the first food under substantially the same conditions as the ingredient of the first food, which is a secondary product, and is also a food that is subject to trading as a single unit, and the price of the second price information is lower than the price of the second food traded as a single unit.

The food product providing method of the present invention includes a step of providing a first food, which is a predetermined food, and a second food, which is separate from the first food, together after notifying a first price information, which is information about the price of the first food, and a second price information, which is information about the price of the second food, in which the second food is an integral product that is a different part from the first food of an integral product that has grown together with the first food, which is a primary product, or a pre-mixed product that has grown together with an alternative food that has grown separately from the first food under substantially the same conditions as the first food, which is a primary product. The food is a one-piece that is a part different from the part corresponding to the first food, or a one-piece that is a part different from the first food ingredient of a product that is grown together with the ingredient of the first food, which is a secondary product, or a one-piece that is a part different from the part corresponding to the first food ingredient of a product that is grown together with an alternative ingredient that is grown separately from the ingredient of the first food under substantially the same conditions as the ingredient of the first food, which is a secondary product, and is also a food that is subject to trading as a single unit, and the price of the second price information is lower than the price of the second food traded as a single unit.

Here, by providing the first food item and the second food item together, the consumer can obtain both the first food item and the second food item, which is expected to reduce food waste.
Similarly, by providing both the first food item and the second food item, the consumer will obtain both the first food item and the second food item, which is expected to reduce food waste.

In other words, even if the second food (integral item) were to be sold on its own, there would be obstacles such as it being a "different part from the first food," a "different part from the part that corresponds to the first food," a "different part from the ingredients of the first food," or a "different part from the part that corresponds to the ingredients of the first food," and there would be concerns that it would go unsold. However, by offering it integrated with or together with the first food, the price of the second food is cheaper than the price of the first food, and coupled with the fact that the price of the second food is cheaper than the price at which it is traded as a standalone item, it is expected to be more readily accepted by consumers.

Furthermore, by providing the first price information and the second price information, it is possible to inform consumers that the price of the second food is cheaper than the price of the first food, or that the price of the second food is cheaper than the price at which it is traded as a single food.
Similarly, by showing or informing the consumer of the first price information and the second price information, the consumer can be informed that the price of the second food is cheaper than the price of the first food, or that the price of the second food is cheaper than the price at which it would be traded as a standalone product.

In order to achieve the above object, the food product sales system of the present invention comprises a first food, which is a predetermined food, a second food provided together with the first food, first price information which is information on the price of the first food, and second price information which is information on the price of the second food, wherein the second food is an integral product that is a part different from the first food of an integral product that has been grown together with the first food, which is a primary product, or an integral product that is a part different from the part corresponding to the first food of an alternative integral product that has been grown together with an alternative food that has been grown separately from the first food under substantially the same conditions as the first food, which is a primary product, or an integral product that is a part different from the raw material of the first food of an ingredient integral product that has been grown together with the raw material of the first food, which is a secondary product, or an alternative food that has been grown together with an alternative raw material that has been grown separately from the raw material of the first food under substantially the same conditions as the raw material of the first food, which is a secondary product. A food product sales system for selling a food product in which the food product is an integral part that is a part different from the part corresponding to the ingredient of the first food product, and the price of the second price information is lower than the price of the first price information, the system includes: an inventory information recording means for recording inventory information including information on the number of the second food in stock and at least one of the shipping deadline, best-before date, or expiration date of the second food; a price calculation means for checking the information recorded in the inventory information recording means, on the condition that a request to output information on the first food is received from a consumer's terminal, and calculating the price of the second food based on at least one of the shipping deadline, best-before date, or expiration date recorded in the inventory information recording means if the second food is in stock; and an information output means for outputting information on the price of the first food and information on the price of the second food calculated by the price calculation means to the consumer's terminal.

The food product sales system of the present invention comprises a first food, which is a predetermined food, a second food provided together with the first food, first price information which is information on the price of the first food, and second price information which is information on the price of the second food, wherein the second food is an integral part that is a different part from the first food of an integral product that has been grown together with the first food, which is a primary product, or an integral part that is a different part from the part corresponding to the first food of an alternative integral product that has been grown together with an alternative food that has been grown separately from the first food under substantially the same conditions as the first food, which is a primary product, or an integral part that is a different part from the raw material of the first food of an ingredient integral product that has been grown together with the raw material of the first food, which is a secondary product, or a part corresponding to the raw material of the first food of an alternative raw material integral product that has been grown together with an alternative raw material that has been grown separately from the raw material of the first food under substantially the same conditions as the raw material of the first food, which is a secondary product. A food product sales system for selling a food product in which the food product is an integral part that is a part different from the first food product and is also traded as a single unit, and the price of the second price information is lower than the price of the second food product traded as a single unit, the system includes an inventory information recording means for recording inventory information including information on the number of the second food products in stock and at least one of the shipping deadline, best-before date, or expiration date of the second food product, a price calculation means for checking the information recorded in the inventory information recording means on the condition that a request to output information on the first food product is received from a consumer terminal, and calculating the price of the second food product based on at least one of the shipping deadline, best-before date, or expiration date recorded in the inventory information recording means if the second food product is in stock, and an information output means for outputting information on the price of the first food product and information on the price of the second food product calculated by the price calculation means to the consumer terminal.

Furthermore, the food product sales system of the present invention comprises a first food, which is a predetermined food, and a second food provided together with the first food, the second food being an integral part that is a different part from the first food of an integral product that has been grown together with the first food, which is a primary product, or an integral part that is a different part from the part corresponding to the first food of an alternative integral product that has been grown together with an alternative food that has been grown separately from the first food under substantially the same conditions as the first food, which is a primary product, or an integral part that is a different part from the raw material of the first food of an ingredient integral product that has been grown together with the raw material of the first food, which is a secondary product, or an ingredient of the first food of an alternative ingredient integral product that has been grown together with an alternative raw material that has been grown separately from the raw material of the first food under substantially the same conditions as the raw material of the first food, which is a secondary product. A food product sales system for selling food products that is an integrated part that is a different part from the part corresponding to the second food, comprising: an inventory information recording means for recording inventory information including information on the number of the second food in stock and at least one of the shipping deadline, best-before date, or expiration date of the second food; a price calculation means for checking the information recorded in the inventory information recording means on the condition that a request to output information on the first food is received from a consumer's terminal, and calculating the price of the second food based on at least one of the shipping deadline, best-before date, or expiration date recorded in the inventory information recording means if the second food is in stock; and an information output means for outputting information on the price of the first food and information on the price of the second food calculated by the price calculation means to the consumer's terminal.

Here, when the price calculation means calculates the price of the second food based on the shipping deadline information recorded in the inventory information recording means, it is possible to calculate a price according to the shipping deadline information of the second food.
In addition, the "calculated price of the second food" here may be (1) a fixed amount (flat price) regardless of the number of days past the shipping deadline, or (2) a cheaper price the more days past the shipping deadline.

In addition, when the price calculation means calculates the price of the second food based on the expiration date information recorded in the inventory information recording means, it is possible to calculate a price according to the expiration date information of the second food.
In addition, the "calculated price of the second food" here may be (1) a fixed amount (flat price) regardless of the number of days past the expiration date, or (2) a cheaper price the more days past the expiration date.

In addition, when the price calculation means calculates the price of the second food based on the expiration date information recorded in the inventory information recording means, it is possible to calculate a price according to the expiration date information of the second food.
In addition, the "calculated price of the second food" here may be (1) a fixed amount (flat price) regardless of the number of days until the expiration date, or (2) a cheaper price the fewer days until the expiration date.

Furthermore, when the price calculation means calculates the price of the second food based on the shipping deadline information and best-before-date information recorded in the inventory information recording means, it is possible to calculate a price according to the shipping deadline information and best-before-date information of the second food.
In addition, the "calculated price of the second food" here may be (1) a fixed amount (flat price) regardless of the number of days past the shipping date or the number of days until the expiration date, or (2) a cheaper price the more days past the shipping date and the fewer days until the expiration date.

In addition, when the price calculation means calculates the price of the second food based on the expiration date information and best-before date information recorded in the inventory information recording means, it is possible to calculate a price based on the expiration date information and best-before date information of the second food.
In addition, the "calculated price of the second food" here may be (1) a fixed amount (flat price) regardless of the number of days past the best-before date or the number of days until the expiration date, or (2) the cheaper the price is the more days past the best-before date and the fewer days until the expiration date.

In addition, by the information output means outputting information on the price of the second food calculated by the price calculation means to a terminal of a consumer (a consumer who wishes to have information on the first food output), the consumer can be informed of the price of the second food, which is expected to lead to the purchase of the second food.

By the way, "a part of a product that has grown together with a first food (primary product) and that is different from the first food" means a part that is different from the part adopted as the first food, but that has grown together with the first food.

For example, if the first food is pork loin, other parts of the loin from the same pig are the same part and therefore fall under the category of "an integral product" but do not fall under the category of "parts of the integral product that are different from the first food." In contrast, the skin, hands, feet, and innards of the same pig fall under the category of "parts of the integral product that are different from the first food."

For example, if the first food is a radish (the root and stem), the other parts of the radish's root and stem are the same part and therefore fall under the category of "a thing that grows together" but do not fall under the category of "a part of the thing that grows together that is different from the first food." In contrast, the leaves of the same radish fall under the category of "a part of the thing that grows together that is different from the first food."

Furthermore, "the part of the substitute food product that has grown together with the substitute food product and that is different from the part that corresponds to the first food product" means a part that is different from the part that corresponds to the part adopted as the first food product, but that has grown together with the substitute food product.

For example, if the first food is pork loin, the loin meat of another pig that is farmed and fed the same feed as the pig adopted as the first food does not fall under the category of "parts of the alternative integral product different from the part that corresponds to the first food." In contrast, the skin, hands, feet, and offal of another pig that is farmed and fed the same feed as the pig adopted as the first food fall under the category of "parts of the alternative integral product different from the part that corresponds to the first food."

For example, if the first food is an apple, an apple grown in the same orchard under the same growing conditions (with or without fertilizer or pesticides) as the apple adopted as the first food does not fall under "a part of the alternative one-piece grown product that is different from the part corresponding to the first food." In contrast, the branches and leaves of an apple grown in the same orchard under the same growing conditions (with or without fertilizer or pesticides) as the apple adopted as the first food fall under "a part of the alternative one-piece grown product that is different from the part corresponding to the first food."

In addition, "a part of the product of the first food (secondary product) that has grown together with the raw material of the first food, but that is different from the raw material of the first food" means a part that is different from the part used as the raw material of the first food, but that has grown together with the raw material of the first food.

The "raw materials for the first food" are broadly divided into "animal raw materials" and "plant raw materials", with "animal raw materials" meaning "raw materials derived from animals" and examples including meat, fish, shellfish, eggs, and milk, and "plant raw materials" meaning "raw materials present in plants" and examples including grains, potatoes, beans, vegetables, fruits, mushrooms, and seaweed.

For example, if the raw material (animal raw material) of the first food is pork loin, other parts of the loin from the same pig are the same part and therefore fall under the category of "raw material grown together with the raw material", but do not fall under the category of "parts of the raw material grown together with the raw material that are different from the raw material of the first food". In contrast, the skin, hands, and feet of the same pig fall under the category of "parts of the raw material grown together with the raw material that are different from the raw material of the first food".

For example, if the raw material (plant-based raw material) of the first food is a radish (root and stem parts), the other parts of the radish root and stem are the same parts and therefore fall under the category of "raw material grown together with the raw material", but do not fall under the category of "parts of the raw material grown together with the raw material that are different from the raw material of the first food". In contrast, the leaves of the same radish fall under the category of "parts of the raw material grown together with the raw material that are different from the raw material of the first food".

In addition, "the part of the product grown together with the alternative ingredient that is different from the part that corresponds to the ingredient of the first food" means the part that is different from the part that corresponds to the part used as an ingredient of the first food, but that has grown together with the alternative ingredient.

For example, if the raw material of the first food is pork loin, the loin part of another pig that is farmed at the same farm as the pig used as the raw material of the first food and eats the same feed does not fall under the category of "a part of the raw material substitute integral product that is different from the part that corresponds to the raw material of the first food". In contrast, the hands and feet of another pig that is farmed at the same farm as the pig used as the raw material of the first food and eats the same feed do fall under the category of "a part of the raw material substitute integral product that is different from the part that corresponds to the raw material of the first food".

For example, if the raw material for the first food is apples, apples grown in the same orchard under the same growing conditions (with or without fertilizer or pesticides) as the apples used as the raw material for the first food do not fall under the category of "parts of the alternative raw material grown product that are different from the parts corresponding to the raw material for the first food". In contrast, apple leaves grown in the same orchard under the same growing conditions (with or without fertilizer or pesticides) as the apples used as the raw material for the first food fall under the category of "parts of the alternative raw material grown product that are different from the parts corresponding to the raw material for the first food".

By the way, "food" here not only includes foods and drinks intended for the intake of nutrients or for personal enjoyment (fresh foods, animal foods, plant foods, processed foods, frozen foods, luxury foods, seasoning ingredients, health foods, supplements, beverages, processed ingredients, etc.), but also includes medicines and quasi-drugs. For example, herbal medicines are included. It also includes feed, aquaculture feed, dog food, and other foods intended for fish and animals.

In addition, "primary products" here refer to unprocessed fresh foods, animal foods, and plant foods themselves, such as vegetables such as radishes and cabbage, and raw meat such as chicken and beef. Other examples include fruits, beans, grains, and fish.

In addition, "secondary products" here refer to products that are processed from unprocessed fresh foods, unprocessed animal foods, or unprocessed plant foods, and include mochi (rice cakes), buns, pickles, stir-fried vegetables, steaks, hamburgers, ramen, bento boxes, bread, milk, cheese, beer, wine, sake, whiskey, frozen foods, canned foods, bottled tea and juice, coffee, soft drinks, etc.

Moreover, here, "secondary products" not only include secondary products processed using primary products as raw materials, but also secondary products processed using secondary products as raw materials. For example, it includes tamagoyaki (Japanese rolled egg) made by purchasing seasoned eggs as raw materials and baking them. Moreover, here, "secondary products" also includes secondary products purchased using secondary products as raw materials. For example, it includes bento boxes packed with purchased tamagoyaki (Japanese rolled egg) purchased as raw materials.

In addition, "providing both" here includes not only the case where the first food item and the second food item are provided in a physical store, but also the case where the first food item and the second food item are provided by home delivery service or the like.
For example, this includes a case in which a consumer selects a first food item from a food shelf in a physical store and then selects a second food item from a different food shelf to purchase.
For example, in a restaurant, the following cases are also included: (1) a first food and a second food are provided and the consumer eats both the first food and the second food; (2) a first food and a second food are provided and the consumer eats the first food and takes the second food home; and (3) a first food is provided, the consumer eats the first food, then the second food is provided and the consumer takes the second food home.

Additionally, the term "first food" herein may be singular or plural, and the term "second food" may be singular or plural.
That is, the food product of the present invention may be any of the following: (1) a combination of a "single first food" and a "single second food", (2) a combination of a "single first food" and a "multiple second food", (3) a combination of "multiple first foods" and a "single second food", or (4) a combination of "multiple first foods" and "multiple second foods".

In addition, the "best before date" here means "the date by which the product can be eaten deliciously without any change in quality," and does not mean that the product becomes inedible immediately after the best before date.

In addition, the "best before" here means the date by which the food can be safely eaten, meaning that it is no longer edible after the best before date.

Furthermore, the "shipping deadline" here means the deadline by which a wholesaler or manufacturer can deliver to a retailer, and if the shipping deadline passes, commercial practice means that the product will be returned by the retailer to the wholesaler or manufacturer.
In addition, in commercial practice, the "shipping deadline" is often "1/3 of the food's best-before date" (for example, if the food has a best-before date six months from the date of manufacture, the shipping deadline is two months from the date of manufacture), but the "shipping deadline" here is not limited to "1/3 of the food's best-before date" and may be "1/2 of the food's best-before date" or "1/4 of the food's best-before date". Furthermore, it may be "2 months before the food's best-before date" or "1 year before the food's expiration date".

The food product, food product providing method, and food product sales system of the present invention can reduce food waste by reducing unsold second food products.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram (1) for explaining an example of a food product of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram (2) for explaining an example of a food product of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram for explaining a modified example of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram for explaining the contents of the sticker. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram for explaining an example of a configuration example of a food product sales system of the present invention.

Hereinafter, a mode for carrying out the invention (hereinafter, referred to as an "embodiment") will be described.
Here, in this embodiment, the explanation will be given based on June 21, 2022, in other words, if the expiration date is before June 20, 2022, the expiration date has passed, and if the expiration date is after June 21, 2022, the expiration date has not yet arrived. The explanation will be given in the following order.
1. First embodiment 2. Second embodiment

1. First embodiment
[Configuration Description]
1(a) and 1(b) are schematic diagrams for explaining an example of a food product to which the present invention is applied, and food product A shown here is composed of food 1A and food 1B. Food product A is made by packaging food 1A and food 1B in vinyl 2, and sticker 3 is affixed to vinyl 2.

Here, food 1A is a food that is also traded as a single item, and is distributed at a price (list price) of 108 yen (tax-excluded: 100 yen). That is, in this embodiment, an example is given in which food 1A is provided together with food 1B, but food 1A is also provided on the market on its own.

Food 1B is an integrated product of Food 1A and costs 10 yen (excluding tax: 10 yen).

By the way, as for "integral objects",
(1) Of the primary product, food 1A, that is grown together with the food product 1A, a part that is different from food 1A;
(2) Of the substitute food grown separately from food 1A under substantially the same conditions as food 1A, which is a primary product, a part of the substitute food grown together with food 1A that is different from the part corresponding to food 1A;
(3) Of the secondary product, which is a product of growth that has grown together with the raw material of Food 1A, the part that is different from the raw material of Food 1A;
(4) Of the substitute raw material that has been grown together with the substitute raw material that has been grown separately from the raw material of Food 1A under substantially the same conditions as the raw material of Food 1A, which is a secondary product, a portion that differs from the portion that corresponds to the raw material of Food 1A;
Examples include:

The integrated product (Food 1B) such as those described above in (1) to (4) grows together with "Food 1A", "substitute food for Food 1A", "ingredients for Food 1A" and "substitute ingredients for the ingredients of Food 1A" and is fully capable of being used as food. Despite this, it is rarely used as food, mainly because it is "parts different from Food 1A", "parts different from the parts that correspond to Food 1A", "parts different from the ingredients for Food 1A", and "parts different from the parts that correspond to the ingredients for Food 1A", which is one of the reasons for food waste.

Specific examples of (1) to (4) above are explained below.

Specific examples of (1) above, in the case where food 1A is a primary product such as persimmons, apples, beans, rice, wheat, sesame, or sugar cane, include leaves, roots, branches, stems, bran, rice husks, vines, husks, ears of rice, ears of wheat, pods (pods of beans or sesame), stems (stems of sugar cane), and flowers that grow integrally with food 1A, i.e., persimmons, apples, beans, rice, or wheat. Note that the husk may contain the fruit inside. However, integral objects are different parts from food 1A.

Other specific examples of (1) above include, when food 1A is the primary product of beef, pork, chicken, fish, or other meat itself, internal organs, limbs (e.g., pig's feet), bones (e.g., fish bones), fat, tongue, etc. that have grown integrally with the beef, pork, chicken, fish, etc. However, integral parts are different parts from food 1A.

Specific examples of (2) above, in the case where food 1A is a primary product such as persimmons, apples, beans, rice, or wheat, include leaves, roots, branches, stems, bran, unhulled rice, vines, husks, ears of rice, ears of wheat, barley, and flowers that have grown integrally with alternative foods such as persimmons, apples, beans, rice, or wheat that have been grown on the same farm as food 1A and with the same fertilizer. Note that the husks may contain the fruit inside. However, the integral parts are different parts from the parts that correspond to food 1A.

In addition, other specific examples of (2) above, in the case where food 1A is primary produce such as beef, pork, chicken, fish, etc., include internal organs, large intestines, fat, tongues, limbs (for example, pig's feet), bones, etc. that have grown integrally with food 1A, such as beef, pork, chicken, fish, etc., that have been raised in the same place and eaten the same food as food 1A (beef, pork, chicken, fish, etc.). However, integral parts are parts that are different from the parts that correspond to food 1A.

Furthermore, specific examples of (3) above include leaves, roots, branches, stems, bran, vines, husks, ears of rice, flowers, etc. that grow integrally with the raw materials of the processed food (persimmons, apples, beans, rice, potatoes, sweet potatoes, etc.) when Food 1A is a processed food made from secondary products such as persimmons, apples, beans, rice, potatoes, sweet potatoes, etc. However, integral parts are parts that are different from the raw materials of the processed food (Food 1A).

Other specific examples of (3) above include internal organs, limbs, tongues, etc. that have grown integrally with the raw material of the processed food (beef, pork, chicken, fish, etc.) when Food 1A is a processed food made from secondary products such as beef, pork, chicken, fish, etc. However, integral parts are different parts from the raw material of the processed food (Food 1A).

Another concrete example of (3) above is, in the case where food 1A is beer, a secondary product, ears of wheat that have grown integrally with the raw materials for beer (malt, hops, etc.). However, such integral objects are different parts from the raw materials for beer (food 1A).

Specific examples of (4) above include, in the case where Food 1A is a processed food made from secondary products such as persimmons, apples, beans, rice, potatoes, sweet potatoes, etc., leaves, roots, branches, stems, bran, vines, husks, rice ears, flowers, etc. that have grown integrally with alternative raw materials such as persimmons, apples, beans, rice, potatoes, sweet potatoes, etc. that are grown on the same farm and with the same fertilizer as the raw materials of the processed food (persimmons, apples, beans, rice, potatoes, sweet potatoes, etc.). However, integral parts are parts that are different from the parts that correspond to the raw materials of the processed food (Food 1A).

In addition, other specific examples of (4) above include, in the case where food 1A is a processed food made from secondary products such as beef, pork, chicken, or fish, internal organs, large intestines, fat, limbs (e.g., pig's feet), tongues, bones, etc. that have grown integrally with substitute raw materials such as beef, pork, chicken, or fish that have been raised in the same place and eaten the same foods as the raw materials of the processed food (beef, pork, chicken, fish, etc.). However, integral parts are different parts from the parts that correspond to the raw materials of the processed food (food 1A).

Another concrete example of (4) above is, in the case of beer, a secondary product, ears of wheat that have grown together with alternative raw materials such as malt and hops that are grown on the same farm and with the same fertilizer as the raw materials for beer (malt, hops, etc.). However, the integrated part is a part that is different from the part that corresponds to the raw materials for beer (food 1A).

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 2, sticker 3 indicates the price of food product A (specifically, "Price: 118 yen (excluding tax: 110 yen)"), as well as "Details of food product 1A" and "Details of food product 1B."

Here, the "Details of Food 1A" includes the price of Food 1A (specifically, "Price: 100 yen"), shipping date information for Food 1A (specifically, "Shipping date: January 31, 2022"), and expiration date information for Food 1A (specifically, "Expiration date: October 31, 2022").

In this embodiment, the explanation is given using an example in which only the date is listed as the expiration date for food product 1A, but the time may also be listed if necessary (for example, "Expiration date: January 31, 2022, 10:00 AM").

In addition, the "Details of Food 1B" includes the price of Food 1B (specifically, "Price: 10 yen"), the list price of Food 1B (specifically, "List price: 50 yen"), the price of Food 1B alone (specifically, "Price: 20 yen"), information on the shipping date of Food 1B (specifically, "Shipping date: September 20, 2021"), and information on the expiration date of Food 1B (specifically, "Expiration date: June 20, 2022").

In this embodiment, the explanation is given using an example in which only the date is listed as the expiration date for food product 1B, but the time may be listed if necessary (for example, "Expiration date: June 20, 2022, 10:00 AM").

[effect]
In the above-mentioned example of a food product to which the present invention is applied, food 1A and food 1B are integrated, so that when food 1A is served, not only food 1A but also food 1B is inevitably served. In this way, food 1B can be served to consumers together with food 1A, and by preventing the waste of food 1B, a reduction in food waste can be achieved.

In addition, in one example of a food product to which the present invention is applied, the price of food 1B is set low (specifically, the list price is 50 yen, and the stand-alone price is set at 10 yen instead of 20 yen), which means that consumers who are looking to purchase food 1A can purchase food 1B, which is an integrated part of food 1A, at a good price, thereby stimulating the consumer's desire to purchase.
It should be noted that the "regular price" refers to the price of food 1B before its expiration date has passed.

Incidentally, even if food 1B is sold separately at a low price (for example, food 1B is sold for 10 yen, unrelated to food 1A), a certain amount of sales can be expected.
However, for those (consumers) who wish to purchase food 1A, food 1A is the food they want to obtain (purchase), and so even if food 1B were sold separately, it would not meet the expectations of the consumers. Also, for the food providers (sellers of food 1A and food 1B), even if food 1B were sold separately, it would not contribute to increased sales, and it may become difficult to continue selling it.
Therefore, in one example of a food product in this embodiment, by integrating food 1A and food 1B, it is possible to meet the consumer needs of wanting to obtain (purchase) food 1A, while also increasing sales for the food provider, and further reducing food waste by providing food 1B to consumers.

In one example of a food product to which the present invention is applied, sticker 3 lists the price of food 1B (10 yen), the list price (50 yen), and the unit price (20 yen), letting consumers know that the price of food 1B is inexpensive (1/5 the list price, and 1/2 the unit price). Informing consumers that the price of food 1B is set inexpensively can stimulate their desire to purchase, which is expected to further reduce food waste.

[Modification 1]
In the first embodiment described above, an example is given in which food 1B costs a fee (10 yen), but it is sufficient if food waste can be reduced by providing food 1B together with food 1A, and food 1B does not necessarily have to cost a fee and may be provided free of charge (0 yen).

[Modification 2]
In addition, in the above-mentioned first embodiment, an example has been explained in which "Price of food product A,""Details of food product 1A," and "Details of food product 1B" are written on sticker 3. However, it is sufficient if such information (information written on sticker 3) is conveyed to the consumer, and it is not necessary to write the information itself on sticker 3. As shown in FIG. 1(c), identification information 4 (e.g., a two-dimensional barcode) that allows access to the information may be displayed.
In addition, a URL is recorded in the identification information (such as a two-dimensional barcode), and by reading the identification information with a mobile terminal or the like, it is possible to access a website via the Internet that lists the "Price of Food Product A,""Details of Food Product 1A," and "Details of Food Product 1B."

In addition, compared to Sticker 3, it is possible to post more information on a website, so instead of posting only the information on Sticker 3 on the website, it is also possible to post information (additional information) that is not on Sticker 3.

[Modification 3]
Furthermore, in the above-mentioned first embodiment, an example has been given in which "Price of food product A,""Details of food 1A," and "Details of food 1B" are written on sticker 3; however, it is sufficient if such information (information written on sticker 3) is conveyed to the consumer, and it is not necessary for the information to be written on sticker 3. It is also possible to provide food product A without sticker 3 after conveying the information to the consumer using various methods.

[Modification 4]
In addition, in the first embodiment described above, the price of food 1B (displayed as "Price: 10 yen") and the list price of food 1B (displayed as "List price: 50 yen") are displayed as "Details of food 1B" to inform consumers that the selling price is 1/5, but it may also be displayed that the actual selling price is 1/5.
For example, the price of food 1B (displayed as "effectively 10 yen (40 yen worth of points will be awarded)") and the list price of food 1B (displayed as "list price: 50 yen") may be written as "Details of food 1B" to show that the effective selling price is 1/5. In this case, the consumer will pay 50 yen as the purchase cost of food 1B, but will be awarded points worth 40 yen.

[Modification 5]
In addition, in the first embodiment described above, "food 1A whose best-before date has not yet arrived" and "food 1B whose best-before date has passed" have been given as examples for explanation, but combinations such as "food 1A whose shipping date has not yet arrived" and "food 1B whose shipping date has passed", "food 1A whose reference date has not yet arrived" and "food 1B whose reference date has passed", or "food 1A whose best-before date has not yet arrived" and "food 1B whose best-before date has not yet arrived" are also acceptable.
The "reference date" here means the date when the number of days remaining until the expiration date is a predetermined number of days.

[Modification 6]
In the above-mentioned first embodiment, the case where the price of food 1B (integral product) is cheaper than food 1A (the price of food 1A is 100 yen and the price of food 1B is 10 yen) is given as an example, but it is sufficient if the price of food 1B can stimulate consumers' willingness to purchase, and it does not necessarily have to be cheaper than food 1A. For example, while not cheaper than food 1A, it may be possible to stimulate consumers' willingness to purchase by setting the price cheaper than the price at which food 1B is traded as a single unit (for example, the price of food 1A is 100 yen, the price of food 1B is 200 yen, and the single selling price of food 1B is 300 yen).

[Modification 7]
In the above-mentioned first embodiment, the case where the price of food 1B (integrated product) is cheaper than when food 1B is traded alone (when the price of food 1B is 10 yen and the standalone price of food 1B is 20 yen) is given as an example, but it is sufficient if the price of food 1B can stimulate consumers' desire to purchase, and it does not necessarily have to be cheaper than the standalone price of food 1B. For example, it is possible to stimulate consumers' desire to purchase by setting the price lower than food 1A, although not cheaper than the standalone price of food 1B (for example, the price of food 1A is 100 yen, the price of food 1B is 10 yen, and the standalone selling price of food 1B is 10 yen).

2. Second embodiment
FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram for explaining an example of the configuration of a food product sales system to which the present invention is applied, which is an example of a system configuration for providing (selling) the food product A shown in FIG. 1(a) and FIG. 1(b).

The food product sales system 11 shown in FIG. 3 is configured to be able to exchange various information with a consumer terminal 13 used by a person (consumer) who wishes to purchase a food product via the Internet 12.

The food product sales system 11 also has inventory information recording means 14A, 14B, inventory information confirmation means 15, price calculation means 16, and information output means 17.

Here, the inventory information recording means 14A is configured to be able to record at least information 14Aa on the name of food 1A, information 14Ab on the inventory quantity of food 1A, information 14Af on the shipping deadline of food 1A, information 14Ac on the best-before date of food 1A, information 14Ad on the expiration date of food 1A, and information 14Ae on the price of food 1A.
Specifically, for food item 1A, which is a food item whose expiration date has not yet arrived, the name, quantity in stock, shipping date, best-before date, use-by date, and price are recorded.

In addition, the inventory information recording means 14B is configured to record at least information 14Ba on the name of food 1B, information 14Bb on the inventory quantity of food 1B, information 14Bf on the shipping deadline of food 1B, information 14Bc on the best-before date of food 1B, information 14Bd on the expiration date of food 1B, and information 14Be on the price (list price) of food 1B.
Specifically, for food item 1B, which is a food item whose best-before date has passed, the name, number in stock, shipping date, best-before date, use-by date, and price (list price) are recorded.

In addition, the inventory information confirmation means 15 is configured to be able to confirm the inventory quantities recorded in the inventory information recording means 14A, 14B when a consumer requests information on food product 1A, or when a consumer requests information on food product 1B, or when a consumer requests information on food product A.
Specifically, when information is received from the consumer terminal 13 indicating a request for output of information on food 1A, food 1B, or food product A, information 14Ab on the stock quantity of food 1A and information 14Bb on the stock quantity of food 1B are accessed to confirm the stock quantities.

The inventory information confirmation means 15 confirms "information 14Ab about the number of items in stock of food 1A" and "information 14Bb about the number of items in stock of food 1B", as well as "information 14Ad about the expiration date of food 1A" and "information 14Bd about the expiration date of food 1B". If information 14Ad about the expiration date of food 1A has passed, it is determined that food 1A is out of stock, and if information 14Bd about the expiration date of food 1B has passed, it is determined that food 1B is out of stock.

In addition, the price calculation means 16 is configured to be able to check the price recorded in the inventory information recording means 14A when a consumer requests information on food product 1A, or when a consumer requests information on food product 1B, or when a consumer requests information on food product A.
Specifically, when information is received from the consumer terminal 13 indicating a request for output of information on food 1A, food 1B, or food product A, the price information 14Ae for food 1A is accessed to confirm the price.

Furthermore, the price calculation means 16 calculates the price of the food product 1B according to "the number of days elapsed since the expiration date information 14Bc of the food product 1B" and "price (list price) information 14Be of the food product 1B."
For example, if the price (list price) of food 1B is 50 yen, if it is one day past the expiration date it will be 10 yen (80% off the list price), if it is two days past the expiration date it will be 5 yen (90% off the list price), and if it is three days or more past the expiration date it will be 1 yen (98% off the list price).

Note that "the number of days since the expiration date information 14Bc of food product 1B" is calculated based on the date on which the consumer requested the information (in other words, based on the date on which the price calculation means 16 calculates the price) and by comparing it with the expiration date information 14Bc of food product 1B. In the case of this embodiment, based on June 21, 2022, it will be determined that "one day has passed since the expiration date" for food product 1B.

The information output means 17 is configured to be able to output information to the consumer terminal 13 based on the confirmation results and calculation results of the inventory information confirmation means 15 and the price calculation means 16 .
The output information of the information output means 17 in this embodiment is as follows:

(When Food 1A and Food 1B are in stock)
If the inventory information confirmation means 15 finds that food 1A and food 1B are in stock, it outputs a message that "food 1A, food 1B, and food product A are all available for sale" and "price information for food 1A, food 1B, and food product A."

(If Food 1A is out of stock)
If, as a result of checking by the inventory information checking means 15, only food 1A is out of stock (in other words, only food 1B is in stock), the means 15 outputs "as food 1A is out of stock, food 1A and food product A cannot be sold, and only food 1B can be sold" and "price information for food 1B."
The "price information of food 1B" is calculated by the price calculation means 16. That is, when food 1A is out of stock, food product A cannot be sold and food 1B will be sold alone. However, even when food 1B is sold alone, information output means 17 outputs "price information of food 1B" based on the calculation result of price calculation means 16.

Here, if food 1A is out of stock, food 1B will be sold separately, and it is possible that a price (the price when sold separately) different from the price when it is sold in combination with food 1A will be output.
However, in this embodiment, if food 1B is forced to be sold alone because food 1A is out of stock, it will be sold at the price of food 1B when sold in combination with food 1A (10 yen in this embodiment).

(If Food 1B is out of stock)
If, as a result of checking by the inventory information checking means 15, only food 1B is out of stock (in other words, only food 1A is in stock), the means 15 outputs "as food 1B is out of stock, food 1B and food product A cannot be sold, and only food 1A can be sold" and "price information for food 1A."
The "price information of food product 1A" is confirmed by the inventory information confirmation means 15. In other words, if food product 1B is out of stock, food product A cannot be sold and food product 1A will be sold alone. However, even if food product 1A is sold alone, information output means 17 outputs "price information of food product 1A" based on the confirmation result of the inventory information confirmation means 15.

(When Food 1A and Food 1B are out of stock)
If the result of the check by the inventory information confirmation means 15 is that food 1A and food 1B are out of stock, the means 15 outputs the message "Food 1A, food 1B, and food product A cannot be sold because food 1A and food 1B are out of stock."

[effect]
In the food product sales system 11 to which the present invention is applied as described above, even if a consumer desires information on food 1A (in other words, does not desire information on food 1B), information on food 1B and food product A is output, provided that food 1B is in stock, thereby promoting the sales of food 1B and reducing food waste by preventing the disposal of food 1B.

Furthermore, the food product sales system 11 to which the present invention is applied can output information on the price of food 1B and inform consumers that the price of food 1B is set at a low price, thereby stimulating consumers' desire to purchase.

1A Food 1B Food 2 Vinyl 3 Sticker 4 Identification information (2D barcode)
REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 11 Food product sales system 12 Internet 13 Consumer terminal 14A Stock information recording means 14B Stock information recording means 15 Stock information confirmation means 16 Price calculation means 17 Information output means

Claims (8)

A first food product, which is a predetermined food product;
a second food product associated with the first food product and inevitably served with the first food product;
A food product comprising: first price information, which is information about a price of the first food; and second price information, which is information about a price of the second food ; and identification information for accessing a website on which the first price information and the second price information are described ,
The second food product is
An integral product that is a part of an integral product that has grown together with the first food product, which is a primary product, and is different from the first food product;
Or,
A one-piece product that is a part different from the part corresponding to the first food of a substitute one-piece product that has been grown together with a substitute food that has been grown separately from the first food under substantially the same conditions as the first food, which is a primary product;
Or,
a single piece that is a part of a raw material integral growth product that has grown together with the raw material of the first food, which is a secondary product, and is different from the raw material of the first food;
Or,
a first food raw material that is a secondary product, and an alternative raw material that is grown together with the first food raw material under substantially the same conditions as the first food raw material, the alternative raw material being a part different from the part corresponding to the first food raw material of the alternative raw material integral growth product that is grown together with the alternative raw material that is grown separately from the first food raw material under substantially the same conditions as the first food raw material,
The price of the second price information is lower than the price of the first price information. A first food product, which is a predetermined food product;
a second food product associated with the first food product and inevitably served with the first food product;
A food product comprising: first price information, which is information about a price of the first food; and second price information, which is information about a price of the second food; and identification information for accessing a website on which the first price information and the second price information are described,
The second food product is
An integral product that is a part of an integral product that has grown together with the first food product, which is a primary product, and is different from the first food product;
Or,
A one-piece product that is a part different from the part corresponding to the first food of a substitute one-piece product that has been grown together with a substitute food that has been grown separately from the first food under substantially the same conditions as the first food, which is a primary product;
Or,
a single piece that is a part of a raw material integral growth product that has grown together with the raw material of the first food, which is a secondary product, and is different from the raw material of the first food;
Or,
a first food raw material that is a secondary product, and an alternative raw material that is grown together with the first food raw material under substantially the same conditions as the first food raw material, the alternative raw material being a part different from the part corresponding to the first food raw material of the alternative raw material integral growth product that is grown together with the alternative raw material that is grown separately from the first food raw material under substantially the same conditions as the first food raw material,
and,
It is a food that is traded as a single item,
The price of the second price information is lower than the price of the second food product traded as a single unit.
Food products. The first food is a food that has not yet reached its expiration date,
The second food is a food that has passed its expiration date.
3. The food product of claim 1 or claim 2. The first food is a food whose shipping deadline has not yet arrived,
The second food is a food that has passed its shipping date.
3. The food product of claim 1 or claim 2. If the base date is defined as the date when the number of days remaining until the expiration date is a specified number,
The first food is a food for which the reference date has not yet arrived,
The second food is a food that has passed the reference date.
3. The food product of claim 1 or claim 2. A first food product, which is a predetermined food product;
a second food product provided together with the first food product;
First price information, which is information regarding the price of the first food product;
and second price information, the second price information being information regarding the price of the second food item;
The second food product is
An integral product that is a part of an integral product that has grown together with the first food product, which is a primary product, and is different from the first food product;
Or,
A one-piece product that is a part different from the part corresponding to the first food of a substitute one-piece product that has been grown together with a substitute food that has been grown separately from the first food under substantially the same conditions as the first food, which is a primary product;
Or,
a single piece that is a part of a raw material integral growth product that has grown together with the raw material of the first food, which is a secondary product, and is different from the raw material of the first food;
Or,
a first food raw material that is a secondary product, and an alternative raw material that is grown together with the first food raw material under substantially the same conditions as the first food raw material, the alternative raw material being a part different from the part corresponding to the first food raw material of the alternative raw material integral growth product that is grown together with the alternative raw material that is grown separately from the first food raw material under substantially the same conditions as the first food raw material,
A food product sales system for selling food products, wherein a price of the second price information is lower than a price of the first price information,
an inventory information recording means for recording inventory information including information on the inventory quantity of the second food product and at least one of a shipping deadline, a best-before date, and a use-by date of the second food product;
a price calculation means for checking the information recorded in the inventory information recording means, on condition that a request for output of information on the first food is received from a consumer's terminal, and, if the second food is in stock, calculating the price of the second food based on at least one of the shipping deadline, best-before date, and expiration date recorded in the inventory information recording means;
and an information output means for outputting the information on the price of the first food and the information on the price of the second food calculated by the price calculation means to a terminal of the consumer.
Food product sales system. A first food product, which is a predetermined food product;
a second food product provided together with the first food product;
First price information, which is information regarding the price of the first food product;
and second price information, the second price information being information regarding the price of the second food item;
The second food product is
An integral product that is a part of an integral product that has grown together with the first food product, which is a primary product, and is different from the first food product;
Or,
A one-piece product that is a part different from the part corresponding to the first food of a substitute one-piece product that has been grown together with a substitute food that has been grown separately from the first food under substantially the same conditions as the first food, which is a primary product;
Or,
a single piece that is a part of a raw material integral growth product that has grown together with the raw material of the first food, which is a secondary product, and is different from the raw material of the first food;
Or,
a first food raw material that is a secondary product, and an alternative raw material that is grown together with the first food raw material under substantially the same conditions as the first food raw material, the alternative raw material being a part different from the part corresponding to the first food raw material of the alternative raw material integral growth product that is grown together with the alternative raw material that is grown separately from the first food raw material under substantially the same conditions as the first food raw material,
and,
It is a food that is traded as a single item,
A food product sales system for selling a food product, wherein a price of the second price information is lower than a price of the second food traded as a single food product,
an inventory information recording means for recording inventory information including information on the inventory quantity of the second food product and at least one of a shipping deadline, a best-before date, and a use-by date of the second food product;
a price calculation means for checking the information recorded in the inventory information recording means, on condition that a request for output of information on the first food is received from a consumer's terminal, and, if the second food is in stock, calculating the price of the second food based on at least one of the shipping deadline, best-before date, and expiration date recorded in the inventory information recording means;
and an information output means for outputting the information on the price of the first food and the information on the price of the second food calculated by the price calculation means to a terminal of the consumer.
Food product sales system. A first food product, which is a predetermined food product;
a second food product provided together with the first food product;
The second food product is
An integral product that is a part of an integral product that has grown together with the first food product, which is a primary product, and is different from the first food product;
Or,
A one-piece product that is a part different from the part corresponding to the first food of a substitute one-piece product that has been grown together with a substitute food that has been grown separately from the first food under substantially the same conditions as the first food, which is a primary product;
Or,
a single piece that is a part of a raw material integral growth product that has grown together with the raw material of the first food, which is a secondary product, and is different from the raw material of the first food;
Or,
A food product sales system for selling a food product, the food product being an integrated product that is a part different from a part corresponding to the raw material of the first food of an alternative raw material integrally grown product that is grown together with an alternative raw material that is grown separately from the raw material of the first food under substantially the same conditions as the raw material of the first food, the food product being a secondary product,
an inventory information recording means for recording inventory information including information on the inventory quantity of the second food product and at least one of a shipping deadline, a best-before date, and a use-by date of the second food product;
a price calculation means for checking the information recorded in the inventory information recording means, on condition that a request for output of information on the first food is received from a consumer's terminal, and, if the second food is in stock, calculating the price of the second food based on at least one of the shipping deadline, best-before date, and expiration date recorded in the inventory information recording means;
and an information output means for outputting the information on the price of the first food and the information on the price of the second food calculated by the price calculation means to a terminal of the consumer.
Food product sales system.

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