Strengthening the Functions of the Development Headquarters and Promoting Automation and Labor-Saving Technologies
First written in FY2017. 7 of 8 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2018. Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 2 of 8 companies on the "Worse" side.
6 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「During the current fiscal year, while continuing to evaluate technologies introduced to date, the company conducted microscopic observations and other investigations into factors affecting texture in the evaluation of roast ham texture, confirming the impact on texture attributable primarily to the surface structure of the food.」
The Development Division has continued its research and made concrete progress in product and production technology development, including identifying factors affecting texture, establishing manufacturing methods, filing patent applications and collaborating with research institutions. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「During the current consolidated fiscal year, the company conducted active research and development centered on the Basic Research Institute of the Development Division in 5 fields: taste, safety and security, health, reduction of environmental impact, and cellular engineering. The activities ranged from advanced basic research related to meat processing and meat production to product development and some production technology development using that research.」
The company has organized its research and development into 5 fields and continues to expand activities from basic research through product and production technology development. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「The company will also actively use AI, RPA and IT technologies and rebuild its information systems to optimize and standardize operations.」
In addition to advancing research and development and production technologies, the company has expanded its efforts to optimize and standardize operations through the use of AI, RPA and IT technologies and the rebuilding of its information systems. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「During the current consolidated fiscal year, the company strengthened its research and development function by organizing it as a Development Division centered on 2 departments, the Basic Research Institute and the Product Development Department. Together with consolidated subsidiary プライムテック㈱, it has been actively engaged in research and development ranging from advanced basic research related to meat processing and meat production to product development and some production technology development using that research.」
The Development Division was reorganized and strengthened around 2 departments, the Basic Research Institute and the Product Development Department, establishing a structure that coordinates basic research, product development and production technology development. The company is also working to use AI, RPA and IT technologies and to develop manufacturing technologies and evaluation methods. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition to its longstanding focus on developing production equipment to reduce labor and improve productivity in manufacturing processes, the Manufacturing and Technology Department has recently begun working with the Basic Research Institute and the Manufacturing Department to develop innovative manufacturing technologies and differentiated products.」
In addition to strengthening the functions of the Development and Production Divisions, the company has expanded its efforts to develop innovative manufacturing technologies and differentiated products through coordination among the Basic Research Institute, the Manufacturing Department, and the Manufacturing and Technology Department. It has also begun working to reduce the burden of sanitation work. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「For ham and sausages, the consumer-pack packaging line, a core product line, has achieved industry-leading productivity through the company's proprietary automation technology, contributing to lower manufacturing costs. Recently, in cooperation with the Information Systems Department, the company has also been working to apply AI- and IoT-related technologies to rationalization, inspection technology development and process management, while monitoring technological trends.」
The disclosure describes high productivity achieved through automation technology and efforts to apply AI and IoT to rationalization, inspection and process management. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「The Manufacturing Department has operated with 4 sections since fiscal 2017, adding Sections 3 and 4, which develop consumer and commercial products, to Sections 1 and 2, whose purpose is to develop original, innovative products and manufacturing methods and processes by pursuing innovative manufacturing from a medium- to long-term perspective.」
In addition to strengthening the Development Division, the organization was expanded from fiscal 2017 to a 4-section structure including product development. The disclosure also describes the start of applying AI and IoT to process management and inspection technologies. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「During the current consolidated fiscal year, the company strengthened its research and development function by reorganizing it as a Development Division centered on 3 departments: the Basic Research Institute, the Production Technology Development Department and the Manufacturing Department. Together with group company プライムテック株式会社, it has been actively engaged in research and development ranging from advanced basic research related to meat processing and meat production to product development and production technology development using that research.」
The research and development function has been strengthened as a Development Division centered on 3 departments, integrating activities from basic research through product and production technology development.