Ezaki Glico Co., Ltd. sponsors two pavilions at the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan and will host various events during the exhibition period. The Glico Group upholds its Purpose of contributing to people\u2019s \u201cHealthier days, Wellbeing for life,\u201d continuously creating value in \u201cGreat Taste and Good Health.\u201d Glico supports Expo 2025, under the theme of \u201cDesigning Future Society for Our Lives.\u201d<\/p>\n
The company resonates with the Expo\u2019s vision of promoting the exchange of diverse values worldwide, fostering new connections and creations, and showcasing hope for the future to the world. Through support and participation in pavilions, and various activities, Glico aims to propose unique value from the perspective of food and health to realize \u201cHealthier days, Wellbeing for life\u201d for people around the world.<\/p>\n
Glico is a Silver Partner of the Expo\u2019s Signature Pavilion \u201cEARTH MART\u201d, and a Premium Partner of the \u201cOsaka Healthcare Pavilion\u201d. In addition to supporting both pavilions, the company will host various related events during the exhibition period. At the Osaka Healthcare Pavilion, Glico will present an exhibition focused on \u201cCellular-care,\u201d a research theme centered on removing senescent cells. At the Expo\u2019s Signature Pavilion \u201cEARTH MART\u201d, Glico will showcase its original product,\u201dRice soft candy,\u201d co-created with the pavilion to highlight the potential of Japanese food culture and create sweets that bring happiness and contribute to a bright future for children.<\/p>\n
As part of the produced events, Glico will host health education events at the \u201cReborn stage\u201d at the Osaka Healthcare Pavilion. These events will focus on topics including \u201d Antioxidants\u201d and \u201cgut bacteria.\u201d Additionally, at the EXPO Arena, we Glico will present \u201cMatsuri\u201d, a music event designed to inspire hope for the future.<\/p>\n
Glico will also install \u201cSeventeen Ice\u201d vending machines at the Expo site. Coinciding with the opening, two new Japan-inspired ice cream products will debut, available both at the Expo and at major tourist destinations and train stations nationwide.<\/p>\n
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The Osaka Healthcare Pavilion is themed \u201cREBORN,\u201d representing people taking positive steps towards becoming their new selves. Glico shares this vision and will exhibit in the \u201cFuture Healthcare\u201d zone with a display on \u201cCellular-care.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cCellular-care\u201d \u2013 Research Focused on the Removal of Senescent Cells<\/p>\n
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\u201cCellular-care\u201d is a new approach aimed at preventing aging by directly targeting cells. Glico is investigating the potential of targeting senescent cells, which play an important role in human health.<\/p>\n
Cells continuously cycle through division, growth, aging, and eventual death. Normal cells gradually lose their ability to divide due to various factors such as aging, ultraviolet rays, and unhealthy lifestyle habits. As a result, they become senescent cells that accumulate in the body, contributing to health issues and aging.<\/p>\n
Glico is investigating ways to target and remove senescent cells and exploring the active compounds involved in this process.<\/p>\n
At the \u201cCellular-care Lab.\u201d booth, the negative impacts of senescent cells on surrounding cells will be displayed, along with the approach of \u201cCellular-care\u201d in an easy-to-understand manner. Visitors will also be able to experience approach to senescent cell removal through touch panels.<\/p>\n
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The uniform worn by the \u201cCellular-care Lab.\u201d booth staff has been designed by the renowned Japanese designer Ms. Junko Koshino. It is a gender-neutral uniform, suitable for all genders, embracing the principle of diversity.<\/p>\n
The design, inspired by lab coats, features a white base matching the color of Glico\u2019s booth, and expresses the theme of \u201cFuture Healthcare.\u201d<\/p>\n