Upcycling Business That Makes Full Use of Every Sesame Seed
First written in FY2024. 2 of 3 entries say "Advanced", first in 2026-05-13. Latest entry: FY2026.
5 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「In the protein business, while advancing market and technology validation, the Company took additional time to address allergens and develop applications. It therefore revised its policy toward a phased launch with limited initial investment and is working to establish a medium-term earnings base through application development and increased added value.」
For the upcycling of sesame by-products, the Company advanced market and technology validation as part of its protein business and specified its policy of a phased launch with limited initial investment. - 2026-05-13AdvancedEarnings
「Selling, general and administrative expenses increased from the previous fiscal year as investment for future growth, including the strengthening of the research and development structure covering the upcycling business for defatted sesame and new product development, as well as increased investment in human resources, more than offset the decrease in advertising expenses due to the postponement of implementation and other factors.」
The upcycling business progressed to a stage involving actual increases in expenses as an investment for future growth. - FY2024First statedAnnual report
「Upcycling business: Developing new materials that use every part of each sesame seed and maximize the value of sesame」
Following the revision of the medium-term management plan, the Company explicitly identified for the first time the development of new materials that maximize the value of each sesame seed, including sesame by-products, as an independent priority business theme.