CAN EAT

CAN EAT Inc., established on April 1, 2019, by CEO Eri Tagahara, offers IT services to support restaurants and individuals dealing with food allergies and dietary restrictions. The company was founded based on Tagahara's personal experience when a family member developed a rice allergy, making it difficult to dine out. Before starting CAN EAT, Tagahara was involved in new business development at Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. for seven years.

The company's primary offerings are the "Allergy Management Service" and the "Allergy Hearing System". The management service allows businesses to accurately create and manage allergen information by photographing ingredient labels. The system uses OCR technology and a proprietary database to automatically check for allergens, with an option for human double-checking and manufacturer confirmation. The "Allergy Hearing System" is a web service for hospitality businesses, such as hotels and wedding venues, to efficiently gather detailed dietary restriction information from guests using a QR code. This system helps prevent accidents and reduces the workload for staff by centralizing and clarifying guest needs, including specific details about preparation methods and cross-reactivity.

CAN EAT's business model caters to food-service operators like hotels, restaurants, and wedding venues, helping them manage allergy information and streamline communication with guests. In August 2024, the company secured approximately 50 million JPY in funding from the KIBOW Social Investment Fund to expand its services. As of July 2024, the Allergy Hearing System had been used by over 600,000 people.

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