Strengthening cost competitiveness and profitability through productivity improvements and capital investment
First written in FY2016. 19 of 34 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-08-03.
59 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- 2026-08-03AdvancedEarnings presentation materials
「We will continue to reduce fixed costs by optimizing the workforce structure, streamlining the organization, and consolidating and eliminating production lines.」
Presented continued fixed-cost reductions through reviews of the workforce structure, organization and production lines as specific structural reform measures. - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「Reduced the number of production lines by 14.2%, progressing as planned.」
The Processing Business Division proceeded with the reorganization and reduction of production lines and achieved a 14.2% reduction in line count toward an optimized production structure. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Although production volumes at the North American subsidiary acquired in the previous fiscal year contributed to sales, net sales declined 2.3% from the interim period of the previous year to ¥258,241 million as the company proceeded with strategic consolidation and discontinuation of products aimed at reducing low-profit products and other objectives.」
The Processing Business Division made concrete progress in strategically consolidating and discontinuing products to reduce low-profit products. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Business profit increased 62.3% from the interim period of the previous year to ¥4,717 million, as profitability improved due to the effects of price revisions, an improved product mix for ham and sausage, and progress in production optimization.」
Business profit in the Processing Business Division increased 62.3% from the interim period of the previous year due to price revisions, an improved product mix and progress in production optimization. - FY2024-Q3Updates to the capital investment planAnnual report
「Overseas Business Division 7,900 Renewal and enhancement of meat production and livestock facilities, processing and treatment facilities, and sales facilities (Note) The amount in the capital investment plan has been changed based on recent performance.」
The capital investment plan for the current fiscal year for production and livestock, processing and treatment, and sales facilities in the Overseas Business Division was updated to ¥7,900 million. - FY2023Update to capital investment results and plansAnnual report
「Capital investment totaled approximately ¥67.5 billion in the current fiscal year, including software and approximately ¥8.4 billion in right-of-use assets. The principal investments were as follows.」
Capital investment totaled approximately ¥67.5 billion in the current fiscal year, and the capital investment plan for the following fiscal year was set at ¥70.1 billion. Investment in facilities related to processing, meat, overseas operations, the stadium and DX is continuing. - FY2023-Q3Updates to the capital investment planAnnual report
「Processing Business Division 12,260 Expansion and renewal of production and sales facilities for ham, sausage and processed foods Meat Business Division 19,900 Expansion, renewal and enhancement of meat production and livestock facilities, processing and treatment facilities, and sales facilities (Note) The amounts in the capital investment plan have been changed based on recent performance.」
The capital investment plan for the current fiscal year was updated to ¥12,260 million for the Processing Business Division and ¥19,900 million for the Meat Business Division, with investment in production, processing and sales facilities continuing. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「Capital investment totaled approximately ¥80.4 billion in the current fiscal year, including software and approximately ¥22.9 billion in right-of-use assets. The principal investments were as follows.」
Capital investment totaled approximately ¥80.4 billion in the current fiscal year, including investments in production facilities for the processing, meat and overseas businesses, as well as a new stadium and DX-related facilities. - FY2022-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Profit for the Processing Business Division as a whole declined because raw material and fuel prices rose sharply and more than expected, while labor costs increased with higher volumes and upfront costs for building DX capabilities also rose.」
While raw material, fuel and labor costs increased and upfront DX-related costs rose, the company continued initiatives to strengthen earnings power, including cost management and the development of DX capabilities. - FY2022-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In the Production Division, the company worked to improve internal costs and raise utilization rates at its in-house processing plants, but profit declined due to the impact of soaring feed prices.」
The company continued to improve internal costs and raise utilization rates at its in-house processing plants, but soaring feed prices weighed on profit. - FY2022-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「In the Production Division, profit declined despite efforts to improve internal costs, as the division was significantly affected by soaring feed prices.」
The Production Division continued to improve internal costs, but profit declined due to soaring feed prices. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Profit increased due to an improvement in the gross profit margin resulting from higher unit prices as sales of core branded products grew, as well as lower costs, including selling, general and administrative expenses. As a result, net sales in the Processing Business Division for the nine months ended the third quarter of the current fiscal year were ¥404,052 million, down 1.9% year on year, while business profit was ¥15,974 million, up 24.4% year on year.」
Business profit in the Processing Business Division increased 24.4% year on year due to higher unit prices for core branded products and lower selling, general and administrative expenses. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Profit increased due to an improvement in the gross profit margin resulting from higher selling prices as sales of core branded products grew, as well as a review of promotional expenses and mechanization and labor-saving initiatives in the manufacturing division. As a result, net sales in the Processing Business Division for the six months ended the second quarter of the current fiscal year were ¥253,290 million, down 2.8% year on year, while business profit was ¥6,414 million, up 22.7% year on year.」
Business profit in the Processing Business Division increased 22.7% year on year due to a review of promotional expenses, mechanization and labor-saving measures in the manufacturing division, and higher unit prices for core branded products. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Profit increased due to an improvement in the gross profit margin resulting from higher selling prices as sales of core branded products grew, as well as a review of advertising expenses and mechanization and labor-saving initiatives in the manufacturing division. As a result, net sales in the Processing Business Division for the three months ended the first quarter of the current fiscal year were ¥122,461 million, down 3.2% year on year, while business profit was ¥2,739 million, up 15.2% year on year.」
Business profit in the Processing Business Division increased 15.2% year on year due to a review of advertising expenses, mechanization and labor-saving measures in the manufacturing division, and higher unit prices for core branded products. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「Capital investment totaled approximately ¥47.8 billion in the current fiscal year, including software and approximately ¥12.1 billion in right-of-use assets. The principal investments were as follows.」
Capital investment of approximately ¥47.8 billion was made in the current fiscal year, and the capital investment plan for the following fiscal year was set at ¥104.4 billion. Investment in production, processing and logistics facilities for the processing, meat and overseas businesses is continuing. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Profit increased due to an improvement in the gross profit margin resulting from higher unit prices as sales of core branded products grew, as well as reductions in indirect expenses and mechanization and labor-saving initiatives in the manufacturing division. As a result, net sales in the Processing Business Division for the nine months ended the third quarter of the current fiscal year were ¥272,186 million, down 0.3% year on year, while business profit was ¥10,559 million, up 34.2% year on year.」
Business profit in the Processing Business Division increased 34.2% year on year due to reductions in indirect expenses, mechanization and labor-saving measures, and higher unit prices for core branded products. The company also reported productivity improvements at the Takasaki Plant in the Affiliated Companies Division following the start of full-scale operations. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Profit increased due to an improvement in the gross profit margin resulting from higher unit prices as sales of core branded products grew, as well as the effective use of promotional expenses and labor-saving initiatives in the manufacturing division. As a result, net sales in the Processing Business Division for the six months ended the second quarter of the current fiscal year were ¥173,093 million, down 0.8% year on year, while business profit was ¥4,566 million, up 65.9% year on year.」
Business profit in the Processing Business Division increased 65.9% year on year, driven by labor-saving measures in the manufacturing division, the use of promotional expenses and higher unit prices for core branded products. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Profit increased due to an improvement in the gross profit margin resulting from higher unit prices as sales of core branded products grew, as well as the effective use of promotional expenses and labor-saving initiatives in the manufacturing division. As a result, net sales in the Processing Business Division for the three months ended the first quarter of the current fiscal year were ¥83,970 million, down 0.4% year on year, while business profit was ¥2,208 million, up 65.6% year on year.」
Business profit in the Processing Business Division increased 65.6% year on year, driven by labor-saving measures in the manufacturing division, the use of promotional expenses and growth in branded products. - FY2019Updates to the capital investment planAnnual report
「The capital investment plan for the one-year period after the current fiscal year is ¥76,700 million,」
Capital investment totaled approximately ¥47.8 billion in the current fiscal year, with the following plans for the next fiscal year: ¥23.0 billion for processing, ¥30.2 billion for meat, ¥4.2 billion for affiliated companies and ¥8.2 billion overseas. - FY2019-Q3Updates to the capital investment planAnnual report
「Processing Business Division 10,200 Expansion and renewal of production and sales facilities for ham, sausage and processed foods Meat Business Division 22,200 Expansion, renewal and enhancement of meat production and livestock facilities, processing and treatment facilities, and sales facilities Overseas Business Division 6,600 Same as above (Note) The amounts in the capital investment plan have been changed based on recent performance and other factors.」
The capital investment plan for the current fiscal year was ¥10,200 million for the Processing Business Division, ¥22,200 million for the Meat Business Division and ¥6,600 million for the Overseas Business Division, reflecting changes to the planned amounts based on recent performance. - FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Of the planned construction and other projects involving major facilities as of the end of the previous fiscal year, those that underwent significant changes during the six months ended the second quarter of the current fiscal year were as follows. Overseas Business Division 11,200 Expansion, renewal and enhancement of meat production and livestock facilities, processing and treatment facilities, and sales facilities」
For the Overseas Business Division, the company stated a capital investment plan of ¥11,200 million for the current fiscal year and continued expanding and renewing production and livestock, processing and treatment, and sales facilities. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Specific measures included strengthening the domestic farming business, expanding a dedicated plant for products addressing food allergies, and improving productivity, thereby strengthening cost competitiveness and profitability, as well as developing human resources and thoroughly implementing risk management.」
In addition to productivity improvements, the company described specific capital investment measures, including an extension to a dedicated plant for products designed for people with food allergies, and continued to strengthen its production and manufacturing base. - FY2018RaisedAnnual report
「The capital investment plan for the one-year period after the current fiscal year is ¥89,900 million,」
The capital investment plan for the following fiscal year was set at ¥89,900 million, an increase from the previously stated ¥66,400 million. The company also stated its policy of introducing ROIC and working to improve returns on invested capital and embed this approach throughout its operations. - FY2018-Q3Change in the capital investment plan amountAnnual report
「Meat Business Division 14,000 Expansion, renewal and enhancement of meat production and livestock-raising facilities, processing and handling facilities, and sales facilities Overseas Business Division 4,000 Expansion, renewal and enhancement of meat production and livestock-raising facilities, processing and handling facilities, and sales facilities (Note) The amount of the capital investment plan has been changed based on the latest business performance and other conditions.」
The capital investment plan for the current fiscal year was ¥14,000 million for the Meat Business Division and ¥4,000 million for the Overseas Business Division, and the planned amounts were changed based on recent performance. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Profit was lower because, although cost improvements from structural reforms in the Sales Division and other factors contributed, gross profit declined because of higher personnel expenses resulting from labour shortages in the Manufacturing Division and higher raw material prices.」
The company continues cost improvements through structural reforms in the Sales Division, while disclosing that higher personnel expenses and raw material prices in the Manufacturing Division limited the benefits of improvement initiatives. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Profit was lower because, although cost improvements from structural reforms in the Sales Division and other factors contributed, improvement initiatives were delayed by higher personnel expenses resulting from labour shortages in the Manufacturing Division. The Australia business exceeded the previous year despite the impact of falling beef prices, owing to the benefits of reducing production costs and other factors. In the Sales Division, cost improvements from structural reforms and the effects of lower production costs in the Australia business were reflected in results. Meanwhile, the company also disclosed delays in improvement initiatives in the Manufacturing Division because of higher personnel expenses caused by labour shortages.」
Cost improvements from structural reforms in the Sales Division and lower production costs in the Australia business were reflected in results. Meanwhile, the company also disclosed delays in improvement initiatives in the Manufacturing Division because of higher personnel expenses caused by labour shortages. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「Total capital investment during the consolidated fiscal year under review was approximately ¥43.8 billion, including software. The main investments were as follows.」
The company made approximately ¥43.8 billion in capital investments during the fiscal year and set a capital investment plan of ¥66,400 million for the one-year period following the subsequent consolidated fiscal year. It continues to invest in production and livestock-raising, processing and handling, and logistics and sales facilities. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Profit increased because, in addition to cost improvements from higher productivity, higher volumes increased gross profit and raw material and fuel prices stabilised.」
The company continues cost improvements through higher productivity, which it describes as a factor contributing to profit improvement in the Processing Business Division and other units. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Profit increased because, in addition to cost improvements from higher productivity, improvements in the product mix, including new product launches, increased gross profit, and raw material and fuel conditions improved.」
The company continues cost improvements through higher productivity, new product launches and product-mix improvements. The Overseas Business Division also disclosed plans to expand and renew production, livestock-raising, processing, handling and sales facilities. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Profit increased because, in addition to cost improvements from higher productivity, the launch of new products improved gross profit and raw material and fuel conditions improved.」
Cost improvements from higher productivity were recorded as an actual result and led to higher profit in the Processing Business Division. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「The company will pursue sustained improvement in profitability by seeking high efficiency through proactive capital investment, establishing an optimal production structure, promoting product consolidation and discontinuation, strengthening high-value-added branded products, and improving the efficiency of invested capital.」
Capital investment during the fiscal year amounted to approximately ¥36.8 billion, while the capital investment plan for the following consolidated fiscal year is ¥62.2 billion.