STYLEM TAKISADA-OSAKA CO., LTD. (Head office: Naniwa-ku, Osaka; President: Ryuta Taki; hereinafter referred to as "Stylem")'s "PLUS∞GREEN PROJECT" collaborated with Fauchon Hotel Kyoto (Location: Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto; General Manager: Nobuhisa Sugimura), the first gourmet hotel in Japan by the Parisian gourmet brand Fauchon, to provide "TUTTI," a recycled polyester fiber growing medium, for their herb tea pairing lunch event.
The event, held on Tuesday, March 26th at Fauchon Hotel Kyoto, featured herbs cultivated at Iiri Farm (Location: Moriyama City, Shiga Prefecture), with dishes and teas made from freshly picked herbs. TUTTI was used as the growing medium for these herbs, and the chefs at Fauchon Hotel Kyoto highly praised TUTTI not only for its use of recycled polyester fibers that would otherwise be discarded as a growing medium, but also for being more hygienic than real soil when displaying fresh herbs in the dining area. This is the first food-related event to use TUTTI, and the PLUS∞GREEN PROJECT plans to continue expanding initiatives that allow people to enjoy sustainability while dining.
■ About Fauchon Hotel Kyoto
Fauchon Hotel Kyoto is the first hotel in Japan and the second in the world to be opened by Fauchon Hospitality, with investment, development, and operation by the Wealth Management Group. With the overall concept of "FAUCHON Meets Kyoto," the hotel offers a completely new experience where guests can enjoy "Paris" and "Fauchon" upon returning to the hotel after exploring the streets of Kyoto. It is a unique hotel that incorporates commonalities between the city of Kyoto and Paris into its hospitality and design.
■ About Fauchon
Established in Paris in 1886, Fauchon, with its 130-year history, is a luxury food purveyor that has always pursued innovation while maintaining French tradition and adhering to the finest ingredients. Since 2006, the owning family has managed the business, offering luxurious and contemporary gastronomy in its restaurants, catering services, cafes, and boutiques. Its main product lines, including high-end patisserie, macarons, chocolates, teas, and other foodstuffs and gourmet gifts, are sold in various countries, including France, Japan, UAE, South Korea, and Qatar. Fauchon is also known for fostering chefs, having produced many leading figures in the global patisserie world, such as Pierre Hermé, Christophe Michalak, and the now-famous Cronut creator Dominique Ansel.
*For more details about Fauchon, please visit: https://www.fauchon.com/en
■ About Iiri Farm
Iiri Farm cultivates herbs, microgreens, edible flowers, seasonal vegetables such as tomatoes and cucumbers, and seedlings of flowers, vegetables, and herbs. We are committed to organic farming and circular agriculture, and in recent years, we have also expanded our services to restaurants using herbs grown with sustainable materials. We have cultivated over 2,000 varieties to date. With our extensive experience and track record, we deliver healthy crops to everyone.
*For more details about Iiri Farm, please visit: https://www.iiri-farm.jp/
■ About "PLUS∞GREEN PROJECT" - Increasing greenery, connecting to the future -
This is a project by Stylem Takisada-Osaka Co., Ltd. that aims to create a lifestyle where people feel a connection to sustainability by recycling polyester fibers from discarded clothing, etc., into a growing medium.
■ About TUTTI
"TUTTI" is "soil born from fibers," recycled from polyester fibers from discarded clothing and other items. You can plant and enjoy growing anything you like, whether vegetables, flowers, or seedlings.
TUTTI Official Online Store: https://tutti-soil.com/
TUTTI Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tutti_official_jp?igsh=MXl3dWFsZmw1bG85
[STYLEM TAKISADA-OSAKA CO., LTD.]
A textile trading company founded in 1864. The company operates in four areas: textiles, raw materials, apparel products, and lifestyle. Based on its textile business, which has established a top share in the domestic market, the company is expanding its business globally. In recent years, it has strongly emphasized its commitment to sustainability and is challenging itself to develop new products and services. This initiative will be actively promoted as part of its sustainability efforts, which encourage collaboration with external partners.
Company URL: https://www.stylem.co.jp/
[Contact for this matter]
Stylem Takisada-Osaka Co., Ltd. Management Planning Office, Public Relations Department Mail:info_ml@stylem.co.jp