International Spirits Competition "SFWSC2026" CHOYA Have Won 2 DOUBLE GOLD Awards for "The CHOYA AGED 3 YEARS EXTRA FRUIT" & "The CHOYA GOLDEN UME FRUIT" and a GOLD Awards for "The CHOYA FRENCH OAK"

OSAKA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 6, 2026--

Choya Umeshu Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Habikino City, Osaka Prefecture; President: Shigehiro Kondo) won the top awards at The San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC) 2026, with authentic umeshu “The CHOYA AGED 3 YEARS EXTRA FRUIT” and “The CHOYA Golden Ume Fruit” receiving the DOUBLE GOLD Awards and “The CHOYA FRENCH OAK” earning a GOLD Award.
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Award-winning Product Introduction

DOUBLE GOLD Award Winner
The CHOYA AGED 3 YEARS EXTRA FRUIT
(Aged Umeshu infused with a ripe ume purée)

https://www.choya.co.jp/en/products/the_choya/the-choya-aged-3-years-extra-fruit/

DOUBLE GOLD Award Winner
The CHOYA GOLDEN UME FRUIT
(Luxurious sweets - steeped Ume fruit)

https://www.choya.co.jp/en/products/the_choya/the-choya-golden-ume-fruit/

GOLD Award Winner
The CHOYA FRENCH OAK 2016
(French oak barrel-aged Umeshu)

https://www.choya.co.jp/products/craft/the-choya-french-oak/

Awarded products

The round-of-16 game between Portugal and Spain on Monday at the home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys was the last World Cup appearance for Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo. Later in Seattle, the United States was playing Belgium and all eyes were expected to be on U.S. forward Folarin Balogun. Balogun was red-carded last week but his automatic suspension was lifted after U.S. President Donald Trump intervened on behalf of the star.

This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7) reacts after the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Portugal and Spain in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7) reacts during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Portugal and Spain in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Flags for Portugal and Spain are displayed as Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo is seen on a screen ahead of the ahead the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Portugal and Spain in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Jessica Tobias)

Fans wait for a watch party at the KC Live! entertainment district in Kansas City, Mo., for a World Cup round of 16 soccer match between the United States and Belgium, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

United States soccer fans, one holding a sign for United States' Folarin Balogun (20) react during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between the United States and Belgium in Seattle, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Hiller)

Belgium's Amadou Onana, left, and United States' Christian Pulisic battle for the ball during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match in Seattle, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Belgium's Charles De Ketelaere (17) celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between the United States and Belgium in Seattle, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Maddy Grassy)

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks with U.S. Soccer Federation President Cindy Parlow Cone, left, as Belgian entrepreneur Pascale Van Damme looks on before the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between the United States and Belgium in Seattle, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Belgium's Nathan Ngoy (25) challenges United States' Folarin Balogun (20) during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between the United States and Belgium in Seattle, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Nick Didlick)

United States' Folarin Balogun chases the ball during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between the United States and Belgium in Seattle, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

United States' Malik Tillman (17) celebrates with United States' Antonee Robinson (5) after scoring his side's opening goal against Belgium during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match in Seattle, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Spain's Pedro Porro (12) and Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7) react after Spain defeated Portugal in the World Cup round of 16 soccer match in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7) reacts after the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Portugal and Spain in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)

Spain's Mikel Merino (6) scores the opening goal as Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa (1) tries to stop him during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Portugal and Spain in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Jessica Tobias)

Spain's Mikel Merino (6) celebrates scoring his side's opening goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Portugal and Spain in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Spain's Mikel Merino (6) scores their opening goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Portugal and Spain in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Spain's Mikel Merino (6) scores their first goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Portugal and Spain in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez, right, gives instructions to Cristiano Ronaldo (7) during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Portugal and Spain in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7) shoots at the goal in front of Spain's Marc Cucurella (24), left during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Portugal and Spain in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez reacts during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Portugal and Spain in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Spain's Rodri (16) and Portugal's Bruno Fernandes (8) challenge for the ball during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Portugal and Spain in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Spain's goalkeeper Unai Simon (23) saves the ball during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Portugal and Spain in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Jessica Tobias)

Spain's Pau Cubarsi (22) and Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7) vie for the ball during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Portugal and Spain in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa (1) makes a save during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Portugal and Spain in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Portugal's Pedro Neto (18) shows his shoe to the referee during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Portugal and Spain in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7) reacts during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Portugal and Spain in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Spain's Mikel Oyarzabal (21) reacts after he missed to score during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Portugal and Spain in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7) shoots by Spain's Aymeric Laporte (14) during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Portugal and Spain in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)

Fans hold a poster showing Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7) before the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Portugal and Spain in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)

Spain and Portugal play a World Cup round of 16 soccer match in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7) attempts a shot on goal challenged by Spain's Aymeric Laporte (14) during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Portugal and Spain in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

A fan of Spain holds a banner before the World Cup round of 16 soccer match against Portugal in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Portugal's Pedro Neto, center, tries to get past Spain's Marc Cucurella, left, and Álex Baena during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Portugal and Spain in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)

Fans hold up signs before the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Spain and Portugal in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7) cowalks out for the warm up before the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Portugal and Spain in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)

Portugal players pose for a photo before a World Cup round of 16 soccer match against Spain in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)

Young fans hold a photo of Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo before the World Cup round of 16 soccer match against Spain in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7) arrives for warm up ahead of the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Portugal and Spain in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

International Spirits Competition "SFWSC2026" CHOYA Have Won 2 DOUBLE GOLD Awards for "The CHOYA AGED 3 YEARS EXTRA FRUIT" & "The CHOYA GOLDEN UME FRUIT" and a GOLD Awards for "The CHOYA FRENCH OAK"

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