Kanagawa Fruit Jelly & Gummy

Nature Co., Ltd. is a fruit processing maker that representative Mr. Issei Osone founded in Odawara City, Kanagawa Prefecture in 2013. Raised from childhood in the natural environment of the Tachibana area, after experiences in soccer, overseas study, and food company work, he reached founding from the wish to "deliver fruit from my hometown of Kanagawa-Odawara to more people."

At founding, the company started from planning and selling jelly using domestic fruits. Through that, encountering excellent Kanagawa fruits — Odawara mikan, Shonan Gold, Kataura lemon, Fujino yuzu — shaped the concept "Kanagawa-grown fruit jelly." Eventually, beyond the domestic market, the company also began sharing information overseas through English- and Chinese-language sites.

On the company introduction page, the message states "Here in Kanagawa-Odawara, there are wonderful fruits and nature. We strive to communicate the Kanagawa brand both domestically and internationally." Today, in addition to fruit jelly, prefecture-grown fruit gummies and gift sets have expanded the product range — with products now appearing in retailers across the prefecture, including Odawara Station MINAKA, Yokohama Station NEWoMan Market, and JA direct outlets.

Going forward, Nature aims to continue building the "Kanagawa Fruit Jelly & Gummy" brand from its Maekawa, Odawara factory — hand in hand with local farmers and JA — through new fruit processing product development and overseas channel expansion.

Founded in 2013. An Odawara-based specialist maker of domestic and prefectural fruit jelly & gummy

Nature is a fruit-focused processing maker established in 2013. Starting from sales of domestic fruit jelly, the company now also offers Kanagawa-grown fruit jellies and Kanagawa-grown fruit gummies. While partnering with Kanagawa producing regions like Odawara, Isehara, and Fujino, the company works on product development and channel expansion with the goal of "communicating the Kanagawa brand both domestically and internationally."

"Spring-Summer-Autumn-Winter" fruit jelly sealing in seasonal peaks

Spring brings Odawara mikan jelly, sakura jelly, Soga's plum sake plum jelly, and Shonan Gold jelly. Summer: Hama-nashi, muskmelon, La France, peach, yellow peach, shikuwasa, and carrot. Autumn: Isehara grapes, domestic apples, and Oi-machi feijoa. Winter: Kataura lemon, kiwi, strawberry, and Fujino yuzu. The lineup of fruit jellies changes by season. Fresh fruit is cut and prepared, finishing into "fresh jellies" that leverage fruit texture and aroma.

"The flavor comes out the more you chew" Kanagawa-grown fruit gummy

Popular fruit gummies use Kanagawa-representative fruits — Odawara mikan (selected among Kanagawa's top 100 specialties), Isehara grapes (with high sugar content and freshness), and Shonan Gold (developed by the prefecture over 12 years). Characterized by a slightly unusual rectangular shape, surface powder wafer, and firm elasticity, the gummies are evaluated as "those whose fruit flavor deepens the more you chew."

Local-production / local-consumption craftsmanship with JA and local farmers

For sourcing Odawara mikan, Kataura lemons, and Fujino yuzu, cooperation with local JA and individual farmers is essential. Nature designs products leveraging each producing region's character and story — and the product pages also carefully introduce fruit details and producing region backgrounds. Through jelly and gummy, the brand also plays a role in communicating the appeal of Kanagawa-grown fruits and producing regions.

Handmade and quick footwork only a small company can offer

Because it's a small company, much of the production is done by hand — enabling careful preparation matched to ingredient conditions. Information disclosure such as production facility codes and quality labeling is carefully handled, with effort toward safe, reassuring product making. Beyond the domestic market, the company actively participates in overseas exports and online business meetings — continuing the challenge of delivering Kanagawa fruit to the world.