Food product, method for providing a food product, and sales system for a food product

Abstract

To reduce food loss by promoting sales of food items past best-before date.SOLUTION: A food product comprises a first food item 1A, a second food item 1B, first price information and second price information, where the first food item is a food item whose shipping deadline has not yet arrived, the second food item is a food item whose shipping deadline has passed, and the second price information is cheaper than the first price information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1(a)

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to food products, a method for providing food products, and a sales system for food products. More specifically, it relates to food products, a method for providing food products, and a sales system for food products that can reduce food loss (food waste).

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, the safety of products centered around food has drawn the attention of consumers. When consumers select products, they have come to show interest even in aspects such as what the products themselves and their raw materials are like.

[0003] Therefore, providers of products attach information such as the ingredients, origin, manufacturing date, etc. of the products and their raw materials to labels affixed to the product packaging or record them on IC tags when providing products.

[0004] However, simply attaching information described or recorded to products for provision makes it easy to tamper with or forge such information, and there are indeed facts where information has been tampered with or forged. This has low credibility among consumers, making it difficult for consumers to safely select products.

[0005] Therefore, the inventor of the present invention has proposed a technique of providing food by attaching a sample of raw material powder obtained by powdering the raw materials of the food instead of simply attaching information described or recorded to the food (see Patent Document 1).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0006]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0007] By the way, although realizing the "visualization" of food quality enables consumers to safely select food, it is difficult to directly reduce the "food loss" that has been regarded as a problem in recent years.

[0008] The present invention was devised in view of the above points, and an object thereof is to provide a food product capable of reducing food loss, a method for providing a food product, and a sales system for a food product.

Means for Solving the Problem

[0009] In order to achieve the above object, the food product of the present invention is a food product including a first food that is a predetermined food, a second food that is the same food as the first food and is provided integrally with the first food, first price information that is information regarding the price of the first food, and second price information that is information regarding the price of the second food, wherein the first food is a food whose expiration date has not arrived, the second food is a food whose expiration date has passed, and the second price information is cheaper than the first price information.

[0010] Also, the food product of the present invention is a food product including a first food that is a predetermined food, a second food that is the same type and kind of food as the first food and is provided integrally with the first food, first price information that is information regarding the price of the first food, and second price information that is information regarding the price of the second food, wherein the first food is a food whose expiration date has not arrived, the second food is a food whose expiration date has passed, and the second price information is cheaper than the first price information.

[0011] Furthermore, the food product of the present invention comprises a first food which is a predetermined food, a second food which is provided integrally with the first food, first price information which is information regarding the price of the first food, and second price information which is information regarding the price of the second food, wherein the first food is a food whose expiration date has not arrived, the second food is a food whose expiration date has passed, and the second price information is cheaper than the first price information.

[0012] Also, in order to achieve the above object, a method for providing a food product of the present invention is a method for providing a food product comprising a step of providing together as a unit a first food which is a predetermined food, a second food which is the same food as the first food, first price information which is information regarding the price of the first food, and second price information which is information regarding the price of the second food, wherein the first food is a food whose expiration date has not arrived, the second food is a food whose expiration date has passed, and the second price information is cheaper than the first price information.

[0013] Also, a method for providing a food product of the present invention is a method for providing a food product comprising a step of providing together as a unit a first food which is a predetermined food, a second food which is a food of the same type as the first food, first price information which is information regarding the price of the first food, and second price information which is information regarding the price of the second food, wherein the first food is a food whose expiration date has not arrived, the second food is a food whose expiration date has passed, and the second price information is cheaper than the first price information.

[0014] In addition, the method for providing a food product of the present invention comprises a step of providing together as a unit a first food which is a predetermined food, a second food which is separate from the first food, first price information which is information regarding the price of the first food, and second price information which is information regarding the price of the second food, wherein the first food is a food whose expiration date has not arrived, the second food is a food whose expiration date has passed, and the second price information is cheaper than the first price information.

[0015] In addition, the method for providing a food product of the present invention comprises a step of providing a food product having a first food which is a predetermined food and a second food which is the same food as the first food, while showing first price information which is information regarding the price of the first food and second price information which is information regarding the price of the second food, wherein the first food is a food whose expiration date has not arrived, the second food is a food whose expiration date has passed, and the second price information is cheaper than the first price information.

[0016] In addition, the method for providing a food product of the present invention comprises a step of providing a food product having a first food which is a predetermined food and a second food which is the same type of food as the first food, while showing first price information which is information regarding the price of the first food and second price information which is information regarding the price of the second food, wherein the first food is a food whose expiration date has not arrived, the second food is a food whose expiration date has passed, and the second price information is cheaper than the first price information.

[0017] In addition, the method for providing a food product of the present invention comprises a step of providing a food product having a first food which is a predetermined food and a second food which is separate from the first food, by showing first price information which is information regarding the price of the first food and second price information which is information regarding the price of the second food. The first food is a food whose expiration date has not arrived, the second food is a food whose expiration date has passed, and the second price information is cheaper than the first price information.

[0018] Here, by providing the first food and the second food together, the consumer will obtain both the first food and the second food, and a reduction in food loss can be expected. That is, the second food (the food whose expiration date has passed) has an obstacle in that it has passed the expiration date even if it is to be sold alone, and there is concern about unsold stock. On the other hand, by providing it together with the first food (the food whose expiration date has not arrived), it can be expected that it will be more easily accepted by consumers in combination with the fact that the price of the second food is cheaper than the price of the first food.

[0019] Also, by providing the first price information and the second price information, it is possible to let the consumer know that the price of the second food is cheaper than the price of the first food.

[0020] Furthermore, when the price of the second food (the food whose expiration date has passed) is cheaper than the price when the expiration date has not arrived, it will be even more easily accepted by consumers.

[0021] Also, in order to achieve the above object, a food product of the present invention includes a first food that is a predetermined food, a second food that is provided integrally with the first food, first price information that is information regarding the price of the first food, and second price information that is information regarding the price of the second food. The first food is a food whose expiration date has not arrived, the second food is a food whose expiration date has passed, and the second food before the expiration date has passed is also a subject of transaction as a single entity. The second price information is cheaper than the price information of the second food before the expiration date has passed.

[0022] Also, in order to achieve the above object, a method for providing a food product of the present invention includes a step of providing, integrally, a first food that is a predetermined food, a second food that is separate from the first food, first price information that is information regarding the price of the first food, and second price information that is information regarding the price of the second food. The first food is a food whose expiration date has not arrived, the second food is a food whose expiration date has passed, and the second food before the expiration date has passed is also a subject of transaction as a single entity. The second price information is cheaper than the price information of the second food before the expiration date has passed.

[0023] Furthermore, a method for providing a food product of the present invention includes a step of providing a food product having a first food that is a predetermined food and a second food that is separate from the first food, while showing first price information that is information regarding the price of the first food and second price information that is information regarding the price of the second food. The first food is a food whose expiration date has not arrived, the second food is a food whose expiration date has passed, and the second food before the expiration date has passed is also a subject of transaction as a single entity. The second price information is cheaper than the price information of the second food before the expiration date has passed.

[0024] Here, by providing the first food and the second food together, consumers can obtain both the first food and the second food, and a reduction in food loss can be expected. That is, even if the second food (food with an expired expiration date) is to be sold alone, the fact that its expiration date has passed becomes an obstacle and there is concern about unsold inventory. On the other hand, by providing it together with the first food (food whose expiration date has not arrived), combined with the fact that the price of the second food is lower than the price when the expiration date has not arrived, it can be expected that it will be more easily accepted by consumers.

[0025] Also, in order to achieve the above object, the food product sales system of the present invention is a food product sales system for selling a food product having a first food that is a predetermined food and whose expiration date has not arrived, a second food that is the same food as the first food, is provided together with the first food, and has an expired expiration date, first price information that is information regarding the price of the first food, and second price information that is information regarding the price of the second food, comprising inventory information recording means for recording inventory information including information on the inventory quantity of the second food and at least one piece of information among the expiration date, best-before date, or consumption deadline of the second food, price calculation means for checking the inventory quantity information recorded in the inventory information recording means on the condition that a request to output information on the first food has been received from a consumer terminal and calculating the price of the second food based on at least one piece of information among the expiration date, best-before date, or consumption deadline recorded in the inventory information recording means when there is inventory of the second food, and information output means for outputting the information on the price of the first food and the information on the price of the second food calculated by the price calculation means to the consumer terminal.

[0026] Moreover, the sales system of the food product of the present invention is a food product sales system for selling a food product having a first food which is a predetermined food and whose expiration date has not arrived, a second food which is a food of the same type as the first food, is provided integrally with the first food, and whose expiration date has passed, first price information which is information regarding the price of the first food, and second price information which is information regarding the price of the second food, the system comprising: inventory information recording means for recording inventory information including information on the inventory quantity of the second food and at least one piece of information among the expiration date, the best-before date, or the consumption date of the second food; price calculation means for checking the inventory quantity information recorded by the inventory information recording means on the condition that a request for output of information on the first food has been received from a consumer terminal, and calculating the price of the second food based on at least one piece of information among the expiration date, the best-before date, or the consumption date of the second food recorded by the inventory information recording means when there is an inventory of the second food; and information output means for outputting the information on the price of the first food and the information on the price of the second food calculated by the price calculation means to the consumer terminal.

[0027] Furthermore, the food product sales system of the present invention is a food product sales system for selling a food product having a first food which is a predetermined food and whose expiration date has not arrived, a second food which is provided integrally with the first food and whose expiration date has passed, first price information which is information regarding the price of the first food, and second price information which is information regarding the price of the second food, the system comprising: inventory information recording means for recording inventory information including information on the inventory quantity of the second food and at least one piece of information among the expiration date, the best-before date, or the expiration date of the second food; price calculation means for checking the information on the inventory quantity recorded in the inventory information recording means on the condition that a request for output of information on the first food has been received from a consumer terminal, and calculating the price of the second food based on at least one piece of information among the expiration date, the best-before date, or the expiration date of the second food recorded in the inventory information recording means when there is an inventory of the second food; and information output means for outputting the information on the price of the first food and the information on the price of the second food calculated by the price calculation means to the consumer terminal.

[0028] In addition, the sales system of the food product of the present invention is a sales system for selling a food product having a first food which is a predetermined food and whose expiration date has not arrived, and a second food which is the same food as the first food, is provided integrally with the first food, and whose expiration date has passed. The sales system includes inventory information recording means for recording inventory information including information on the inventory quantity of the second food and at least one piece of information among the expiration date, best-before date, or consumption deadline of the second food. When it is received from the consumer's terminal that an output of information on the first food is desired, the inventory quantity information recorded in the inventory information recording means is confirmed. When there is inventory of the second food, price calculation means calculates the price of the second food based on at least one piece of information among the expiration date, best-before date, or consumption deadline recorded in the inventory information recording means, and information output means outputs information on the price of the first food and information on the price of the second food calculated by the price calculation means to the consumer's terminal.

[0029] In addition, the sales system of the food product of the present invention is a sales system for selling a food product having a first food which is a predetermined food and whose expiration date has not arrived, and a second food which is the same type and kind of food as the first food, is provided integrally with the first food, and whose expiration date has passed. The sales system includes inventory information recording means for recording inventory information including information on the inventory quantity of the second food and at least one piece of information among the expiration date, best-before date, or consumption deadline of the second food. When it is received from the consumer's terminal that an output of information on the first food is desired, the inventory quantity information recorded in the inventory information recording means is confirmed. When there is inventory of the second food, price calculation means calculates the price of the second food based on at least one piece of information among the expiration date, best-before date, or consumption deadline recorded in the inventory information recording means, and information output means outputs information on the price of the first food and information on the price of the second food calculated by the price calculation means to the consumer's terminal.

[0030] Moreover, the food product sales system of the present invention is a food product sales system for selling a food product having a first food which is a predetermined food and whose expiration date has not arrived, and a second food which is provided integrally with the first food and whose expiration date has passed, and includes inventory information recording means for recording inventory information including information on the inventory quantity of the second food and at least one piece of information among the expiration date, best-before date, or expiration date of the second food, price calculation means for confirming the inventory quantity information recorded in the inventory information recording means on the condition that a request for output of information on the first food is received from a consumer terminal, and calculating the price of the second food based on at least one piece of information among the expiration date, best-before date, or expiration date recorded in the inventory information recording means when there is inventory of the second food, and information output means for outputting information on the price of the first food and information on the price of the second food calculated by the price calculation means to the consumer terminal.

[0031] Moreover, the food product sales system of the present invention is a food product sales system for selling a food product having a first food which is a predetermined food and whose expiration date has not arrived, a second food which is the same food as the first food, is provided integrally with the first food, and whose expiration date has passed, first price information which is information regarding the price of the first food, and second price information which is information regarding the price of the second food, the system comprising: inventory information recording means for recording inventory information including information on the inventory quantity of a predetermined food which is the same food as the first food and the second food, and at least one piece of information among the expiration date, the best-before date, or the consumption date of the predetermined food; price calculation means for, on the condition that a request for output of information on the first food has been received from a consumer terminal, checking the information recorded by the inventory information recording means and, if the second food which is the predetermined food whose expiration date has passed exists, calculating the price of the second food based on at least one piece of information among the expiration date, the best-before date, or the consumption date of the second food recorded by the inventory information recording means; and information output means for outputting the information on the price of the first food and the information on the price of the second food calculated by the price calculation means to the consumer terminal.

[0032] In addition, the sales system of the food product of the present invention is a food product sales system for selling a food product having a first food which is a predetermined food and whose expiration date has not arrived, a second food which is the same type of food as the first food, is provided integrally with the first food, and whose expiration date has passed, first price information which is information regarding the price of the first food, and second price information which is information regarding the price of the second food, the system comprising: inventory information recording means for recording inventory information including information on the inventory quantity of a predetermined food which is the same food as the second food, and at least one piece of information among the expiration date, the best-before date, or the consumption date of the predetermined product; price calculation means for, on the condition that a request for output of information on the first food has been received from a consumer terminal, checking the information recorded by the inventory information recording means and, if the second food which is the predetermined food whose expiration date has passed exists, calculating the price of the second food based on at least one piece of information among the expiration date, the best-before date, or the consumption date of the second food recorded by the inventory information recording means; and information output means for outputting the information on the price of the first food and the information on the price of the second food calculated by the price calculation means to the consumer terminal.

[0033] In addition, the sales system of the food product of the present invention is a sales system for a food product having a first food which is a predetermined food and whose expiration date has not arrived, a second food which is provided integrally with the first food and whose expiration date has passed, first price information which is information regarding the price of the first food, and second price information which is information regarding the price of the second food. The sales system includes inventory information recording means for recording inventory information including information on the inventory quantity of a predetermined food which is the same food as the second food and at least one piece of information among the expiration date, the best-before date, or the expiration date of the predetermined product, price calculation means for calculating the price of the second food based on at least one piece of information among the expiration date, the best-before date, or the expiration date of the second food recorded by the inventory information recording means when there is the second food which is the predetermined food whose expiration date has passed, upon receiving a request from the consumer's terminal to output information on the first food and checking the information recorded by the inventory information recording means, and information output means for outputting the information on the price of the first food and the information on the price of the second food calculated by the price calculation means to the consumer's terminal.

[0034] In addition, the sales system of the food product of the present invention is a sales system of a food product having a first food which is a predetermined food and whose expiration date has not arrived, and a second food which is the same food as the first food, is provided integrally with the first food, and whose expiration date has passed. The sales system of the food product for selling the food product includes inventory information recording means for recording inventory information including information on the inventory quantity of a predetermined food which is the same food as the first food and the second food, and at least one piece of information among the expiration date, the best-before date, or the expiration date of the predetermined food; price calculation means for checking the information recorded by the inventory information recording means on the condition that a request for outputting information on the first food is received from a consumer terminal, and calculating the price of the second food based on at least one piece of information among the expiration date, the best-before date, or the expiration date of the second food which is the predetermined food whose expiration date has passed when the second food exists; and information output means for outputting information on the price of the first food and information on the price of the second food calculated by the price calculation means to the consumer terminal.

[0035] In addition, the sales system of the food product of the present invention is a sales system of a food product having a first food which is a predetermined food and whose expiration date has not arrived, and a second food which is a food of the same type as the first food, is provided integrally with the first food, and whose expiration date has passed. The sales system includes inventory information recording means for recording inventory information including information on the inventory quantity of a predetermined food which is the same food as the second food, and at least one piece of information among the expiration date, the best-before date, or the consumption date of the predetermined food. When the inventory information recording means confirms the information recorded in the inventory information recording means on the condition that it has received a request from the consumer's terminal to output information on the first food, and when there is the second food which is the predetermined food whose expiration date has passed, price calculation means for calculating the price of the second food based on at least one piece of information among the expiration date, the best-before date, or the expiration date of the second food recorded in the inventory information recording means, and information output means for outputting information on the price of the first food and information on the price of the second food calculated by the price calculation means to the consumer's terminal.

[0036] In addition, the sales system of the food product of the present invention is a sales system of a food product having a first food which is a predetermined food and whose expiration date has not arrived, and a second food which is provided integrally with the first food and whose expiration date has passed. The sales system includes: inventory information recording means for recording inventory information including information on the inventory quantity of a predetermined food which is the same food as the second food, and at least one piece of information among the expiration date, the best-before date, or the consumption deadline of the predetermined food; price calculation means for calculating the price of the second food based on at least one piece of information among the expiration date, the best-before date, or the expiration date of the second food recorded by the inventory information recording means, when it is confirmed from a consumer's terminal that an output of information on the first food is desired and when there exists the second food which is the predetermined food whose expiration date has passed; and information output means for outputting information on the price of the first food and information on the price of the second food calculated by the price calculation means to the consumer's terminal.

[0037] Here, when the price calculation means calculates the price of the second food based on the expiration date information recorded by the inventory information recording means, the price can be calculated according to the expiration date information of the second food. Note that the "price of the second food to be calculated" here may be (1) a fixed amount (flat rate) regardless of the number of days after the expiration date has passed, (2) the more days after the expiration date has passed, the cheaper it becomes, and so on.

[0038] In addition, when the price calculation means calculates the price of the second food based on the best-before date information recorded by the inventory information recording means, the price can be calculated according to the best-before date information of the second food. Note that the "price of the second food to be calculated" here may be (1) a fixed amount (flat rate) regardless of the number of days after the best-before date has passed, (2) the more days after the best-before date has passed, the cheaper it becomes, and so on.

[0039] In addition, when the price calculation means calculates the price of the second food based on the expiration date information recorded by the inventory information recording means, it is possible to calculate the price according to the expiration date information of the second food. Here, the "price of the second food to be calculated" may be (1) a fixed amount (flat price) regardless of the number of days until the expiration date, (2) the shorter the number of days until the expiration date, the lower the price, and so on.

[0040] Furthermore, when the price calculation means calculates the price of the second food based on the shipping date information and the expiration date information recorded by the inventory information recording means, it is possible to calculate the price according to the shipping date information and the expiration date information of the second food. Here, the "price of the second food to be calculated" may be (1) a fixed amount (flat price) regardless of the number of days elapsed since the shipping date or the number of days until the expiration date, (2) the more days elapsed since the shipping date and the shorter the number of days until the expiration date, the lower the price, and so on.

[0041] Furthermore, when the price calculation means calculates the price of the second food based on the best-before date information and the expiration date information recorded by the inventory information recording means, it is possible to calculate the price according to the best-before date information and the expiration date information of the second food. Here, the "price of the second food to be calculated" may be (1) a fixed amount (flat price) regardless of the number of days elapsed since the best-before date or the number of days until the expiration date, (2) the more days elapsed since the best-before date and the shorter the number of days until the expiration date, the lower the price, and so on.

[0042] In addition, by the information output means outputting the price information of the second food calculated by the price calculation means to the terminal of the consumer (the consumer who wishes to output the information of the first food), the consumer can be informed of the price of the second food, and it can be expected to lead to the purchase of the second food.

[0043] Incidentally, the "food" here includes not only foods and beverages (fresh foods, animal foods, plant foods, processed foods, frozen foods, gourmet foods, seasoning ingredients, health foods, supplements, beverages, processing materials, etc.) for the purpose of nutrient intake and taste preference, but also pharmaceuticals and quasi-drugs. For example, traditional Chinese medicines are also included. It also includes items for fish and animals such as feeds, aquaculture feeds, dog foods, etc.

[0044] Also, the "primary products" here refer to fresh foods, animal foods, and plant foods themselves before processing. For example, vegetables such as daikon radishes and cabbages, or raw meats such as chicken and beef themselves are applicable. Also, for example, fruits, beans, grains, and fish are also applicable.

[0045] Also, the "secondary products" here refer to products obtained by processing unprocessed fresh foods, unprocessed animal foods, and unprocessed plant foods, such as steamed buns, pickles, stir-fried vegetables, steaks, hamburgers, ramen, boxed lunches, bread, milk, cheese, beer, wine, sake, whiskey, frozen foods, canned foods, bottled tea, juice, coffee, soft drinks, etc.

[0046] Furthermore, the "secondary products" here of course include secondary products processed from primary products, and also include secondary products processed from secondary products. For example, it includes omelets manufactured by purchasing seasoned eggs as raw materials and baking them. Furthermore, the "secondary products" here also include secondary products purchased using secondary products as raw materials. For example, it also includes boxed lunches filled with purchased omelets using omelets as raw materials.

[0047] Also, the "provided together" here includes not only the case of providing the first food and the second food in a physical store, but also the case of providing the first food and the second food by courier or the like.

[0048] Also, the "first food" here can be singular or plural, and the "second food" can also be singular or plural. That is, as the food product of the present invention, any of the following combinations may be used: (1) a combination of "a single first food" and "a single second food", (2) a combination of "a single first food" and "a plurality of second foods", (3) a combination of "a plurality of first foods" and "a single second food", and (4) a combination of "a plurality of first foods" and "a plurality of second foods".

[0049] In addition, the combination of the "first food" and the "second food" here may be any of the following: (1) the same food, (2) foods of the same type, and (3) different foods.

[0050] Also, the "best before date" here means "the period during which the food can be eaten deliciously without its quality changing", and even if the best before date has passed, it does not mean that the food cannot be eaten immediately.

[0051] In addition, the "expiry date" here means "the period during which the food can be eaten safely", and if the expiry date has passed, it means that the food cannot be eaten.

[0052] Furthermore, the "shipping deadline" here means "the deadline by which wholesalers or manufacturers can deliver goods to retailers", and if the shipping deadline has passed, it means that, according to business practice, the goods will be returned by the retailer to the wholesaler or manufacturer. Note that, as a rule of thumb, the "shipping deadline" is often "one-third of the best before date of the food" (for example, if the best before date of a food is six months from the manufacturing date, the shipping deadline is two months from the manufacturing date). However, the "shipping deadline" here is not limited to "one-third of the best before date of the food", and it may be "one-half of the best before date of the food" or "one-fourth of the best before date of the food". Furthermore, it may be "two months before the best before date of the food" or "one year before the expiry date of the food".

Advantages of the Invention

[0053] In the food product, the method for providing the food product, and the sales system of the food product of the present invention, it is possible to reduce food loss by reducing the inventory of the second food.

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Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0055] Hereinafter, modes for carrying out the invention (hereinafter referred to as "embodiments") will be described. Here, in the present embodiment, based on the time point of April 21, 2022, in other words, if the expiration date of shipment is before April 20, 2022, the expiration date of shipment has passed, and if the expiration date of shipment is after April 21, 2022, it is assumed that the expiration date of shipment has not arrived, and the explanation will be made. The explanation will be made in the following order. 1. First Embodiment 2. Second Embodiment

[0056] <1. First Embodiment> [Description of Configuration] FIG. 1(a) and FIG. 1(b) are schematic diagrams for explaining an example of a food product to which the present invention is applied. The food product A shown here is composed of food 1A and food 1B. The food product A packages food 1A and food 1B with vinyl 2, and a seal 3 is attached to the vinyl 2.

[0057] Also, both food 1A and food 1B are secondary products and are the same food. However, the manufacturing date of food 1B is earlier than that of food 1A (in other words, food 1B was manufactured before food 1A).

[0058] Here, Food 1A is a food that is also traded individually, and its price (list price) is 1,100 yen (excluding tax: 1,000 yen) and is in circulation. That is, in this embodiment, although the case of being provided together with Food 1B is taken as an example, Food 1A is a food that is also provided to the market alone. Also, Food 1A is a food whose expiration date has not arrived. Specifically, Food 1A is a food with an expiration date of May 20, 2022.

[0059] Also, Food 1B is a food whose price is 110 yen (excluding tax: 100 yen). Furthermore, Food 1B is a food whose expiration date has passed, but whose best-before date has not arrived. Specifically, Food 1B is a food with an expiration date of March 20, 2022. Note that when the expiration date of Food 1B has not arrived, it was a food that was also traded individually, and the price (list price) at that time was the same as that of Food 1A, 1,100 yen (excluding tax: 1,000 yen) and was in circulation.

[0060] Food 1B in this embodiment was sold individually when its expiration date had not arrived, but for the unsold ones, it is provided together with Food 1A.

[0061] Also, as shown in FIG. 2, on Seal 3, the price of Food Product A (specifically, the display of "Price: 1,210 yen (excluding tax: 1,100 yen)") is described, and "Details of Food 1A" and "Details of Food 1B" are described.

[0062] Here, as "Details of Food 1A", the price of Food 1A (specifically, the display of "Price: 1,000 yen"), information on the production date of Food 1A (specifically, the display of "Production Date: February 20, 2022"), information on the expiration date of Food 1A (specifically, the display of "Expiration Date: May 20, 2022"), and information on the best-before date of Food 1A (specifically, the display of "Best-Before Date: November 20, 2022") are described.

[0063] In addition, in this embodiment, the case where only the expiration date is described for the food 1A is taken as an example for explanation, but time may be described as necessary (for example, the display such as "Expiration date: November 20, 2022, 10:00 am").

[0064] Also, as the "details of food 1B", the price of food 1B (specifically, the display of "Price: 100 yen"), the list price of food 1B (specifically, the display of "List price: 1,000 yen"), the information on the production date of food 1B (specifically, the display of "Production date: December 20, 2021"), the information on the shipping deadline of food 1B (specifically, the display of "Shipping deadline: March 20, 2022"), and the information on the expiration date of food 1B (specifically, the display of "Expiration date: September 20, 2022") are described.

[0065] In addition, in this embodiment, the case where only the expiration date is described for the food 1B is taken as an example for explanation, but time may be described as necessary (for example, the display such as "Expiration date: September 30, 2022, 10:00 am").

[0066] [Effect] In an example of the food product to which the above-described present invention is applied, since the food 1A and the food 1B are integrated, when providing the food 1A, not only the food 1A but also the food 1B will inevitably be provided. In this way, the food 1B can be provided to the consumer together with the food 1A, and the reduction of food loss can be realized by suppressing the disposal of the food 1B.

[0067] Also, in an example of the food product to which the present invention is applied, the price of the food 1B is set at a low price (specifically, the list price of 1,000 yen is set at 100 yen). For consumers who intend to purchase the food 1A, since they can purchase the food 1B, which is the same food as the food 1A, at a bargain price, the purchasing desire of the consumers can be aroused.

[0068] Incidentally, even if Food 1B is sold individually at a low price (for example, sold at 100 yen independently of Food 1A), a certain level of sales volume can be expected. However, for those who wish to purchase Food 1A (consumers), since the food they want to obtain (purchase) is Food 1A, even if Food 1B is sold individually, it cannot meet the consumers' expectations. Also, for the food provider (seller of Food 1A and Food 1B), even if Food 1B is sold individually, it does not contribute to increasing sales and may make continuous sales difficult. Therefore, in an example of the food product according to this embodiment, by integrating Food 1A and Food 1B, it meets the needs of consumers who want to obtain (purchase) Food 1A, realizes an increase in sales for the food provider, and further realizes a reduction in food loss by providing Food 1B to consumers.

[0069] Also, in an example of the food product to which the present invention is applied, both the price (100 yen) and the list price (1,000 yen) of Food 1B are described on the seal 3, and consumers can be informed that the price of Food 1B is low (one-tenth of the list price). By informing consumers that the price of Food 1B is set low, the consumers' purchasing desire can be stimulated, and further reduction in food loss can be expected.

[0070] [Modification Example 1] In the above-described first embodiment, the case where Food 1B is charged (100 yen) is taken as an example for explanation. However, as long as food loss reduction can be achieved by providing Food 1B together with Food 1A, Food 1B does not necessarily have to be charged and can be provided for free (0 yen).

[0071] [Modification Example 2] In addition, in the above-described first embodiment, the case where "price of food product A", "details of food 1A", and "details of food 1B" are described on the seal 3 has been taken as an example for explanation. However, if such information (the information described on the seal 3) is conveyed to consumers, it is sufficient, and it is not necessarily necessary to describe the information itself on the seal 3. As shown in Fig. 1(c), identification information 4 (for example, a two-dimensional barcode, etc.) that can access the information may be displayed. Note that a URL is recorded in the identification information (such as a two-dimensional barcode), and by reading the identification information with a mobile terminal or the like, it is possible to access the website on which "price of food product A", "details of food 1A", and "details of food 1B" are described through the Internet.

[0072] [Modification Example 3] Furthermore, in the above-described first embodiment, the case where "price of food product A", "details of food 1A", and "details of food 1B" are described on the seal 3 has been taken as an example for explanation. However, if such information (the information described on the seal 3) is conveyed to consumers, it is sufficient, and it is not necessarily necessary to describe it on the seal 3. After conveying the information to consumers by various methods, food product A without the seal 3 attached may be provided.

[0073] [Modification Example 4] Also, in the above-described first embodiment, the case where food 1A and food 1B are the same food has been taken as an example for explanation. However, as long as it is a food that can arouse the purchasing desire of consumers by making them feel a sense of gain when consumers try to purchase food 1A, it is sufficient, and food 1B does not necessarily have to be the same food as food 1A, and it may be "the same type of food" or "different foods".

[0074] Here, the "same type and category of food" means that the foods are in a relationship where they can be regarded as the same as food. For example, between cream buns and jam buns, although they have something in common in that they are both pastry buns, they are not the same type and category of food because the types of pastry buns are different. In addition, even between cream buns, if the colors of the cream are different, they are not the same type and category of food. That is, a difference in appearance color does not make them the same type and category of food. Also, red wine and white wine, even if they are produced using the same farming method and on the same farm, are not in a relationship where they can be regarded as the same as food, so they cannot be said to be of the same type and category.

[0075] [Modification Example 5] In addition, in the above-described first embodiment, the case where Food 1A and Food 1B are secondary products is taken as an example for explanation, but Food 1A and Food 1B do not necessarily have to be secondary products and may be primary products.

[0076] [Modification Example 6] In addition, in the above-described first embodiment, as the "details of Food 1B", the price of Food 1B (displayed as "Price: 100 yen") and the list price of Food 1B (displayed as "List price: 1,000 yen") are described, and the case where the selling price is 1 / 10 is taken as an example to inform consumers, but it may also display that the actual selling price is 1 / 10. For example, as the "details of Food 1B", the price of Food 1B (displayed as "Actual: 100 yen (points equivalent to 900 yen are given)") and the list price of Food 1B (displayed as "List price: 1,000 yen") may be described to display that the actual selling price is 1 / 10. In this case, the consumer will pay 1,000 yen as the purchase cost of Food 1B, but points equivalent to 900 yen will be given.

[0077] <2. Second Embodiment> FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram for explaining an example of the configuration of a food product sales system to which the present invention is applied, and is an example of the configuration of a system for providing (selling) the food product A shown in FIGS. 1(a) and 1(b).

[0078] The food product sales system 11 shown in FIG. 3 is configured to be able to exchange various information with a consumer terminal 13 used by a person who wishes to purchase a food product (consumer) via the Internet 12.

[0079] The food product sales system 11 also includes inventory information recording means 14A, 14B, inventory information confirmation means 15, price calculation means 16, and information output means 17.

[0080] Here, the inventory information recording means 14A is configured to be able to record at least information 14Aa on the name of food 1A, information 14Ab on the inventory quantity of food 1A, information 14Af on the shipping deadline of food 1A, information 14Ac on the best-before date of food 1A, information 14Ad on the expiration date of food 1A, and information 14Ae on the price of food 1A. Specifically, for food 1A whose shipping deadline has not arrived, its name, inventory quantity, shipping deadline, best-before date, expiration date, and price are recorded.

[0081] The inventory information recording means 14B is configured to be able to record at least information 14Ba on the name of food 1B, information 14Bb on the inventory quantity of food 1B, information 14Bf on the shipping deadline of food 1B, information 14Bc on the best-before date of food 1B, information 14Bd on the expiration date of food 1B, and information 14Be on the price (list price) of food 1B. Specifically, for food 1B whose shipping deadline has passed but whose expiration date has not arrived, its name, inventory quantity, shipping deadline, best-before date, expiration date, and price (list price) are recorded.

[0082] The inventory information confirmation means 15 is configured to be able to confirm the inventory quantities recorded in the inventory information recording means 14A, 14B when the consumer requests information on food 1A, or when the consumer requests information on food 1B, or when the consumer requests information on food product A. Specifically, when information indicating a request for output of information on food 1A, food 1B, or food product A is received from the consumer terminal 13, access is made to the information 14Ab on the inventory quantity of food 1A and the information 14Bb on the inventory quantity of food 1B to confirm the inventory quantities.

[0083] In addition, the inventory information confirmation means 15, in addition to "the inventory quantity information 14Ab of Food 1A" and "the inventory quantity information 14Bb of Food 1B", also confirms "the expiration date information 14Ad of Food 1A" and "the expiration date information 14Bd of Food 1B". And if the expiration date information 14Ad of Food 1A has passed, it is determined that Food 1A is out of stock, and if the expiration date information 14Bd of Food 1B has passed, it is determined that Food 1B is out of stock.

[0084] Also, the price calculation means 16 is configured to be able to confirm the price recorded in the inventory information recording means 14A when the consumer requests information on Food 1A, or when the consumer requests information on Food 1B, or when the consumer requests information on Food Product A. Specifically, when receiving information indicating a desire to output information on Food 1A, Food 1B, or Food Product A from the consumer terminal 13, it accesses the price information 14Ae of Food 1A to confirm the price.

[0085] Furthermore, the price calculation means 16 calculates the price of Food 1B according to "the number of days elapsed from the shipment deadline information 14Bf of Food 1B" and "the price (list price) information 14Be of Food 1B". For example, assuming that the price (list price) of Food 1B is 1,000 yen, if the shipment deadline has passed by 1 day, it is 200 yen (20% off the list price), if the shipment deadline has passed by 2 days, it is 100 yen (10% off the list price), if the shipment deadline has passed by 3 days, it is 50 yen (5% off the list price), and if the shipment deadline has passed by 4 days or more, it is 10 yen (1% off the list price).

[0086] Note that "the number of days elapsed from the shipment deadline information 14Bf of Food 1B" is calculated in comparison with the shipment deadline information 14Bf of Food 1B based on the day when the consumer requests information (in other words, based on the day when the price calculation means 16 calculates the price). In the case of this embodiment, based on the time point of April 21, 2022, for Food 1B, it is determined that "32 days have elapsed since the shipment deadline".

[0087] In addition, the information output means 17 is configured to be able to output information to the consumer terminal 13 based on the confirmation results and calculation results of the inventory information confirmation means 15 and the price calculation means 16. Note that the output information of the information output means 17 in the present embodiment is as follows.

[0088] (When there is inventory of Food 1A and Food 1B) As a result of the confirmation by the inventory information confirmation means 15, when there is inventory of Food 1A and Food 1B, it outputs "It is possible to sell any of Food 1A, Food 1B, and Food Product A" and "Price information of Food 1A, Food 1B, and Food Product A".

[0089] (When Food 1A is out of stock) As a result of the confirmation by the inventory information confirmation means 15, when only Food 1A is out of stock (in other words, when only Food 1B is in stock), it outputs "Since Food 1A is out of stock, it is not possible to sell Food 1A or Food Product A, and only the sale of Food 1B is possible" and "Price information of Food 1B".

[0090] (When Food 1B is out of stock) As a result of the confirmation by the inventory information confirmation means 15, when only Food 1B is out of stock (in other words, when only Food 1A is in stock), it outputs "Since Food 1B is out of stock, it is not possible to sell Food 1B or Food Product A, and only the sale of Food 1A is possible" and "Price information of Food 1A".

[0091] (When Food 1A and Food 1B are out of stock) As a result of the confirmation by the inventory information confirmation means 15, when Food 1A and Food 1B are out of stock, it outputs "Since Food 1A and Food 1B are out of stock, it is not possible to sell Food 1A, Food 1B, and Food Product A".

[0092] In addition, in this embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the description is made based on the time point of April 21, 2022. That is, taking as an example the case where information on food 1A whose expiration date has not arrived is recorded in the inventory information recording means 14A and information on food 1B whose expiration date has passed is recorded in the inventory information recording means 14B, the description is given. However, whether the expiration date has arrived (whether the expiration date has passed) will change depending on the reference date. Therefore, considering the reference date, it is necessary to determine whether the food recorded in the inventory information recording means has passed its expiration date.

[0093] Specifically, if the food with an expiration date of May 31, 2022 is designated as food A and the food with an expiration date of January 20, 2022 is designated as food B, then: (1) Before January 20, 2022, both food A and food B correspond to food 1A (in other words, food whose expiration date has not arrived); (2) From January 21, 2022 to May 31, 2022, food A corresponds to food 1A (in other words, food whose expiration date has not arrived), and food B corresponds to food 1B (in other words, food whose expiration date has passed); (3) After June 1, 2022, both food A and food B will correspond to food 1B (in other words, food whose expiration date has passed).

[0094] More specifically, the inventory information confirmation means 15, based on the day when the consumer requests information (in other words, based on the day when the inventory information confirmation means 15 checks the inventory quantity), determines which of food 1A and food 1B the food A and food B recorded in the inventory information recording means 14A and 14B correspond to, and then checks the inventory information of food 1A and food 1B.

[0095] Therefore, even when the information recorded in the inventory information recording means 14A and 14B does not change (specifically, when the expiration date information of food A and food B does not change), due to the differences in the reference dates such as (1), (2), and (3), the information output by the information output means 17 will change.

[0096] [Effect] In the food product sales system 11 to which the present invention described above is applied, even when a consumer desires information on Food 1A (in other words, when not desiring information on Food 1B), information on Food 1B and Food Product A is output on the condition that there is inventory of Food 1B, thereby promoting the sales of Food 1B and realizing a reduction in food loss by suppressing the disposal of Food 1B.

[0097] Also, in the food product sales system 11 to which the present invention is applied, since the price information of Food 1B can be output and the consumer can be informed that the price of Food 1B is set low, the purchasing desire of the consumer can be aroused.

[0098] [Modification Example 7] In the above-described second embodiment, the case where the price calculation means 16 calculates based on "the number of days elapsed from the expiration date information 14Bf of Food 1B" is taken as an example for explanation. However, the calculation may be performed based on "the number of days until the best-before date information 14Bc of Food 1B", or the calculation may be performed based on both "the number of days elapsed from the expiration date information 14Bf of Food 1B" and "the number of days until the best-before date information 14Bc of Food 1B".

[0099] [Modification Example 8] In the above-described second embodiment, the case where Food 1A and Food 1B are the same food is taken as an example for explanation. However, the fact that they may be "the same type of food" or "different foods" is the same as in Modification Example 4 described above.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0100] 1A Food 1B Food 2 Vinyl 3 Seal 4 Identification Information (Two-Dimensional Barcode) 11 Food Product Sales System 12 Internet 13 Consumer Terminal 14A Inventory Information Recording Means 14B Inventory information recording means 15 Inventory information confirmation means 16 Price calculation means 17 Information output means

Claims

1. A first food which is a specified food and whose expiration date has not arrived, and a second food which is the same food as the first food, is provided integrally with the first food, and whose expiration date has passed, and first price information which is information regarding the price of the first food, and second price information which is information regarding the price of the second food, a food product sales system for selling a food product having the same, comprising: inventory information recording means for recording inventory information including information on the inventory quantity of the second food and at least one piece of information among the expiration date, the best-before date, or the expiration date of the second food; price calculation means for checking the inventory quantity information recorded in the inventory information recording means on the condition that a request to output information on the first food is received from a consumer terminal, and calculating the price of the second food based on at least one piece of information among the expiration date, the best-before date, or the expiration date recorded in the inventory information recording means when there is an inventory of the second food; information output means for outputting information on the price of the first food and information on the price of the second food calculated by the price calculation means to the consumer terminal. A food product sales system.

2. A first food which is a specified food and whose expiration date has not arrived, and a second food which is the same type and kind of food as the first food, is provided integrally with the first food, and whose expiration date has passed, and first price information which is information regarding the price of the first food, and second price information which is information regarding the price of the second food, a food product sales system for selling a food product having the same, comprising: inventory information recording means for recording inventory information including information on the inventory quantity of the second food and at least one piece of information among the expiration date, the best-before date, or the expiration date of the second food; price calculation means for checking the inventory quantity information recorded in the inventory information recording means on the condition that a request to output information on the first food is received from a consumer terminal, and calculating the price of the second food based on at least one piece of information among the expiration date, the best-before date, or the expiration date recorded in the inventory information recording means when there is an inventory of the second food; An information output means for outputting information on the price of the first food and information on the price of the second food calculated by the price calculation means to the consumer's terminal. A food product sales system.

3. A first food that is a predetermined food and whose expiration date has not arrived. A second food that is provided integrally with the first food and whose expiration date has passed. First price information that is information on the price of the first food. A food product sales system for selling a food product having second price information that is information on the price of the second food, comprising: An inventory information recording means for recording inventory information including information on the inventory quantity of the second food and at least one of the expiration date, best-before date, or consumption date of the second food. Upon receiving a request from the consumer's terminal to output information on the first food, the inventory quantity information recorded in the inventory information recording means is confirmed. If there is inventory of the second food, based on at least one of the expiration date, best-before date, or consumption date recorded in the inventory information recording means, a price calculation means for calculating the price of the second food. An information output means for outputting information on the price of the first food and information on the price of the second food calculated by the price calculation means to the consumer's terminal. A food product sales system.

4. A first food that is a predetermined food and whose expiration date has not arrived. A food product sales system for selling a food product having a second food that is the same food as the first food, is provided integrally with the first food, and whose expiration date has passed. An inventory information recording means for recording inventory information including information on the inventory quantity of the second food and at least one of the expiration date, best-before date, or consumption date of the second food. Upon receiving a request from the consumer's terminal to output information on the first food, the inventory quantity information recorded in the inventory information recording means is confirmed. If there is inventory of the second food, based on at least one of the expiration date, best-before date, or consumption date recorded in the inventory information recording means, a price calculation means for calculating the price of the second food. An information output means for outputting information on the price of the first food and information on the price of the second food calculated by the price calculation means to the consumer's terminal. A food product sales system.

5. A first food that is a predetermined food and whose expiration date has not arrived, A food product sales system for selling a food product having a second food that is the same type and category as the first food, is provided integrally with the first food, and whose expiration date has passed, comprising: An inventory information recording means for recording inventory information including information on the inventory quantity of the second food and at least one piece of information among the expiration date, best-before date, or expiration date of the second food; Based on the condition that a request to output information on the first food is received from the consumer's terminal, the inventory quantity information recorded in the inventory information recording means is confirmed, and when there is inventory of the second food, based on at least one piece of information among the expiration date, best-before date, or expiration date recorded in the inventory information recording means, a price calculation means for calculating the price of the second food; An information output means for outputting information on the price of the first food and information on the price of the second food calculated by the price calculation means to the consumer's terminal. A food product sales system.

6. A first food that is a predetermined food and whose expiration date has not arrived, A food product sales system for selling a food product having a second food that is provided integrally with the first food and whose expiration date has passed, comprising: An inventory information recording means for recording inventory information including information on the inventory quantity of the second food and at least one piece of information among the expiration date, best-before date, or expiration date of the second food; Based on the condition that a request to output information on the first food is received from the consumer's terminal, the inventory quantity information recorded in the inventory information recording means is confirmed, and when there is inventory of the second food, based on at least one piece of information among the expiration date, best-before date, or expiration date recorded in the inventory information recording means, a price calculation means for calculating the price of the second food; An information output means for outputting information on the price of the first food and information on the price of the second food calculated by the price calculation means to the consumer's terminal. A food product sales system.

7. A first food that is a specified food and whose expiration date has not arrived, and a second food that is the same food as the first food, is provided integrally with the first food, and whose expiration date has passed, and first price information that is information regarding the price of the first food, and second price information that is information regarding the price of the second food, and a food product sales system for selling a food product having the same, comprising: inventory information recording means for recording inventory information including information on the inventory quantity of a specified food that is the same food as the first food and the second food, and at least one piece of information among the expiration date, best - before date, or consumption date of the specified food; price calculation means for, on the condition that a request for output of information on the first food is received from a consumer terminal, checking the information recorded by the inventory information recording means, and calculating the price of the second food based on at least one piece of information among the expiration date, best - before date, or consumption date of the second food, which is the specified food whose expiration date has passed, when the second food exists; information output means for outputting information on the price of the first food and information on the price of the second food calculated by the price calculation means to the consumer terminal. A food product sales system.

8. A first food that is a specified food and whose expiration date has not arrived, and a second food that is the same type and kind of food as the first food, is provided integrally with the first food, and whose expiration date has passed, and first price information that is information regarding the price of the first food, and second price information that is information regarding the price of the second food, and a food product sales system for selling a food product having the same, comprising: inventory information recording means for recording inventory information including information on the inventory quantity of a specified food that is the same food as the second food, and at least one piece of information among the expiration date, best - before date, or consumption date of the specified food; On the condition that the information output of the first food is requested from the consumer's terminal, the information recorded in the inventory information recording means is confirmed, and when there is the second food which is the predetermined food with the expiration date of shipment having passed, based on at least one piece of information among the expiration date of shipment, the expiration date of edibility, or the expiration date of consumption of the second food recorded in the inventory information recording means, a price calculation means for calculating the price of the second food, an information output means for outputting the information on the price of the first food and the information on the price of the second food calculated by the price calculation means to the consumer's terminal, A food product sales system.

9. A first food which is a predetermined food and the expiration date of shipment of which has not arrived, A second food which is provided integrally with the first food and the expiration date of shipment of which has passed, First price information which is information on the price of the first food, A food product sales system for selling a food product having second price information which is information on the price of the second food, comprising: an inventory information recording means for recording inventory information including information on the inventory quantity of a predetermined food which is the same food as the second food and at least one piece of information among the expiration date of shipment, the expiration date of edibility, or the expiration date of consumption of the predetermined food, On the condition that the information output of the first food is requested from the consumer's terminal, the information recorded in the inventory information recording means is confirmed, and when there is the second food which is the predetermined food with the expiration date of shipment having passed, based on at least one piece of information among the expiration date of shipment, the expiration date of edibility, or the expiration date of consumption of the second food recorded in the inventory information recording means, a price calculation means for calculating the price of the second food, an information output means for outputting the information on the price of the first food and the information on the price of the second food calculated by the price calculation means to the consumer's terminal, A food product sales system.

10. A first food which is a predetermined food and the expiration date of shipment of which has not arrived, A food product sales system for selling a food product having a second food which is the same food as the first food, is provided integrally with the first food, and the expiration date of shipment of which has passed, Inventory information recording means for recording inventory information including information on the inventory quantity of a predetermined food that is the same food as the first food and the second food, and at least one piece of information among the expiration date, the best-before date, or the consumption date of the predetermined food; Price calculation means for checking the information recorded in the inventory information recording means on the condition that a request to output information on the first food is received from a consumer terminal, and calculating the price of the second food based on at least one piece of information among the expiration date, the best-before date, or the consumption date of the second food recorded in the inventory information recording means when the second food, which is the predetermined food with an expired expiration date, exists; An information output means for outputting information on the price of the first food and information on the price of the second food calculated by the price calculation means to the consumer terminal; A food product sales system.

11. A first food that is a predetermined food and has not reached its expiration date, A food product sales system for selling a food product having a second food that is the same type and kind of food as the first food, is provided integrally with the first food, and has an expired expiration date, comprising: Inventory information recording means for recording inventory information including information on the inventory quantity of a predetermined food that is the same food as the second food, and at least one piece of information among the expiration date, the best-before date, or the consumption date of the predetermined food; Price calculation means for checking the information recorded in the inventory information recording means on the condition that a request to output information on the first food is received from a consumer terminal, and calculating the price of the second food based on at least one piece of information among the expiration date, the best-before date, or the expiration date of the second food recorded in the inventory information recording means when the second food, which is the predetermined food with an expired expiration date, exists; An information output means for outputting information on the price of the first food and information on the price of the second food calculated by the price calculation means to the consumer terminal; A food product sales system.

12. A first food that is a predetermined food and has not reached its expiration date, A food product sales system for selling a food product having a second food that is provided integrally with the first food and has an expired expiration date, comprising: Inventory information recording means for recording inventory information including information on the quantity of a predetermined food that is the same food as the second food, and at least one piece of information among the expiration date, the best-before date, or the consumption deadline of the predetermined food. On the condition that it has received a request from the consumer's terminal to output information on the first food, it checks the information recorded by the inventory information recording means, and if there is the second food which is the predetermined food whose expiration date has passed, based on at least one piece of information among the expiration date, the best-before date, or the expiration date of the second food recorded by the inventory information recording means, price calculation means for calculating the price of the second food. Information output means for outputting information on the price of the first food and information on the price of the second food calculated by the price calculation means to the consumer's terminal. A food product sales system.

13. Before the expiration date passes, the second food is also a subject of transaction as a single unit. The second price information is cheaper than the price information of the second food before the expiration date passes. The food product sales system according to claim 1, claim 2, claim 3, claim 7, claim 8, or claim 9.

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