JA Group's AgVenture Lab mobile app <Apron Share> Released iOS version | AgVenture Lab Press Release

[App introduction movie] URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=E2KhlMBeJiw

[Download the app here] URL: https://apps.apple.com/jp/app/%E3%82%A8%E3%83%97%E3%83%AD%E3%83%B3% E3%82%B7%E3%82%A7%E3%82%A2/id1530496556

[Background of the app release]

In recent years, the living environment has changed dramatically, and there are more opportunities to eat at home and with family. In the "Awareness Survey on Food Education" conducted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries in 2020, when we investigated whether eating habits had changed compared to before the spread of the new coronavirus infection, it was found that "increased / spread". The highest percentage of respondents was “number of times eating meals at home” (35.5%), followed by “number of times cooking at home” (26.5%). Under such circumstances, many people are busy with their daily lives such as working from home, childcare, and nursing care, and it is becoming difficult to “look forward to meals every day”. (Source: Press release “We will publish the results of the survey report on food education” (Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Consumer Affairs and Safety Bureau) (https://www.maff.go.jp/j/press/syouan/hyoji/ 210331.html)

As the environment continues to change rapidly, AgVenture Lab, which aims for “innovation in food, agriculture, and life”, has redefined “meals as communication with family and loved ones” and created recipes for daily meals. We developed Apron Share so that you can enjoy meals as an opportunity for communication by thinking and cooking with your family and loved ones, rather than worrying about them alone. [Features of Apron Share]

〇 Easily create a "room" to share with your family and loved ones. Automatically share your favorite recipes Create a "room" where you can enjoy communication based on meals without hesitation. You can easily invite your family and loved ones to your "room" by email or Line. Also, if you register a recipe as a favorite, it will be automatically shared with members in the "room". 〇 In the communication apron share where you think about dinner recipes together, members of the "room" can vote for the dinner they want to eat. Votes will be shared in the "Room", so you can have fun thinking about what to have for dinner today.

〇 Easy search for safe and delicious recipes from the JA Group You can easily search for safe and delicious recipes that can only be found in the JA Group, which supports Japanese food. There is also a "word point" for the recipe, so you can find the recipe that suits your mood for the day.

[Characteristics of apron share development]AgVenture Lab develops apron share by forming an agile development team that repeatedly develops and releases in a short period of time in order to quickly improve products such as apps. We will continue to develop the app while receiving feedback from users. Requests regarding the app can be sent from the top screen of the app. We are currently releasing the iOS version, but we plan to release the Android version in the future. Please look forward to the further development of Apron Share. [What is AgVenture Lab] https://agventurelab.or.jp/AgVenture Lab is the National Central Union of Agricultural Cooperatives, the National Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives, the National Mutual Aid Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives, The Norinchukin Bank, General Incorporated Association House It was established on May 27, 2019, jointly funded by the Hikari Association, Nihon Agricultural Newspaper Co., Ltd., National Federation of Welfare Agricultural Cooperatives, and Agricultural Cooperative Tourism Co., Ltd. Based on the concept of "cultivating agriculture that will remain in the next generation, supporting local lifestyles, and connecting places and people," we will collaborate with startup companies, partner companies, universities, governments, etc., and utilize various knowledge and technologies. We aim to create new businesses, develop services, and resolve regional issues. Through the activities of the AgVenture Lab, the JA Group is strengthening cooperation with external companies and actively taking on the challenge of creating new value that will lead to the resolution of social issues faced by primary industries and local communities.