Profitability improvement in the Home Use Business Division and sales expansion in western Japan during the fall and winter seasons

「Household business: ¥6.7 billion (98.7% year on year) Household business sales declined due to unfavorable weather (down 1.3%)」

「In the household-use business, expanded sales of “太鼓判” (value-oriented brand), which targets customers focused on value, and refreshing noodle products benefiting from record heat and a prolonged hot late-summer period contributed to sales, which were ¥2,543.8 million, up 2.3% year on year.」

「In terms of sales, household-use products such as the “流水麺” brand and refreshing noodle products contributed to sales amid record heat and a prolonged hot late-summer period, resulting in sales of ¥1,466.3 million, up 3.3% year on year.」

「For chilled noodles for home use, we will work to improve profitability by implementing operational improvements in sales, products, production and logistics. Specifically, we will seek to expand sales in the autumn and winter by extending the selling period for refreshing products, viewing the recent year-round rise in temperatures as a business opportunity, and will seek to expand sales by deploying management resources in western Japan, where there is substantial room for growth.」