Development of services addressing food loss, environmental issues and circulation within local communities

「Against this backdrop, while maintaining and strengthening the earnings base of its existing businesses, the Group has focused on developing businesses centered on “small-area markets” and “regional revitalization,” contributing to environmentally responsible and sustainable distribution in the fresh produce sector to help address social issues.」

「The Group regards its pursuit of environmentally conscious businesses and contribution to the creation of sustainable local communities as part of its management strategy.」

「In this environment, while strengthening the earnings base of its existing businesses, the Group has focused on developing a business in the fresh-food sector centred on small trade areas and regional revitalisation that considers the environment and contributes to sustainable distribution, with the aim of addressing social issues.」

「The Group regards its pursuit of environmentally conscious businesses and contribution to the creation of sustainable local communities as part of its management strategy. It recognises that execution of these initiatives is related to reducing losses and improving efficiency in distribution centred on fresh food, as well as the impact of climate change on agricultural production, the starting point for food, and that business development must appropriately identify sustainability-related risks and opportunities.」

「In this environment, the Group has worked to establish a business in the fresh-food sector centred on small trade areas and regional revitalisation, with consideration for the environment and a contribution to sustainable distribution, in response to growing interest in creating a sustainable society.」

「In this environment, the Group has worked to establish a business in the fresh-food sector centred on small trade areas and regional revitalisation, with consideration for the environment and a contribution to sustainable distribution, in response to growing interest in creating a sustainable society.」

「As a global initiative toward achieving a sustainable society, the fresh-produce distribution industry also faces issues such as decarbonization and food-loss reduction, and it will be necessary to strengthen business development with greater consideration for the environment.」

「In this environment, the Group has worked to strengthen collaboration with industry players and develop services by leveraging its experience and expertise. It has addressed structural issues, including improving store efficiency, retaining customers through online use, addressing food waste and environmental issues, strengthening procurement capabilities to shorten the supply chain, and improving logistics efficiency as use of e-commerce and home delivery has increased.」

「To address social issues such as food waste, environmental problems, local circulation and shorter supply chains, as well as changes in consumer behavior, the Group is accelerating its response to structural issues, including improving store efficiency through cashless payments, retaining customers through online services, strengthening its ability to procure products that address environmental issues, and improving logistics efficiency. It is also working with players in various industries by leveraging the Group's experience and expertise to develop these efforts into services.」

「Under these circumstances, although communication with stakeholders has become difficult due to the novel coronavirus infection, the group has continued working with players in each industry to resolve the issues described above.」

「We have continued efforts to resolve issues in each business, develop systems for the wholesale distribution industry, develop systems connecting producers with retailers, and work with players in each industry.」

「We expect to accelerate responses to structural issues, including improving store efficiency through contactless and cashless services, retaining customers through the use of online channels, strengthening product sourcing and supply capabilities to address demand for savings, convenience, health and environmental considerations, and improving logistics functions in light of the increased burden on logistics operators accompanying the growing use of e-commerce and home delivery. We are working with players in each industry to develop services in areas where the group’s experience and expertise can be applied.」