Vertical integration through the acquisition of a seafood intermediate wholesaling and processing company as a subsidiary
First written in FY2022-Q1. 8 of 19 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2022-Q2. Latest entry: FY2026.
Sanko Marketing Foods moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2025.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2025: 1 of 10 companies on the "Worse" side.
0 other companies' latest entry also says "Softened".
- FY2026SoftenedAnnual report
「We will improve operating efficiency by exiting or significantly scaling back certain business areas involving earnings volatility risk, such as fishing and seafood processing, and shifting to a structure that supplements them through partnerships with external partners.」
Shifted away from vertically integrating seafood wholesaling, processing and fishing within the group, toward partial exits or significant reductions supplemented by external partnerships. - FY2025-H1SoftenedAnnual report
「As of the end of December 2024, the SANKO fleet comprised 4 vessels in total, including the Company's own vessels, with a monthly catch target of 3 tons」
For the upstream function of the seafood supply chain, the fleet stood at 4 vessels as of the reporting date, with a monthly catch target of 3 tons. This represents a reduction from the 5 vessels and 3.5-ton target previously disclosed. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「As of the end of June 2024, the SANKO fleet comprised 5 vessels in total, including the Company's own vessels, with a monthly catch target of 3.5 tons」
The upstream function of the seafood supply chain, combining purchases of the entire catch from fishermen, the Company's dedicated vessels and direct supply to its directly operated restaurants, was expanded to a system of 5 vessels with a monthly catch target of 3.5 tons. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As of the end of March 2024, the SANKO fleet comprised 5 vessels in total, including the Company's own vessels, with a monthly catch target of 3.5 tons. The Company will continue to expand this initiative and pursue efforts that bring happiness to both fishermen and customers.」
For the upstream function of the seafood supply chain, the Company disclosed a fleet of 5 vessels, including its own vessels, and a monthly catch target of 3.5 tons, expanding the system for direct supply from fishermen to restaurants. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the seafood business, with the aim of stabilizing and improving the livelihoods of people engaged in fishing, the Company began in September 2023 an initiative to purchase the entire catch from fishermen in Shimoda, regardless of the catch volume, species or market price. This initiative is called "SANKO MEMBERSHIP." Together with the Company's dedicated vessels, the Company has begun an effort to deliver fresh seafood directly to its directly operated restaurants without passing through multiple stages of distribution」
Regarding vertical integration of the seafood supply chain, the Company actually began direct supply from the production area to its directly operated restaurants by combining purchases of the entire catch from Shimoda fishermen with its own dedicated vessels. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「In May 2023, the fishing vessel 辨天丸, owned by the Company, departed Shimoda Port for its first fishing voyage.」
In addition to vertically integrating through the acquisitions of SANKO海商 and 綜合食品 as subsidiaries, the Company advanced the upstream function of its seafood supply chain into actual operations through the first fishing voyage of its own vessel. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「The strength of our Group is that it occupies both upstream and downstream positions as a fisheries producer and a food-service operator. Acquiring a "Toyosu position" will lead to strong relationships with consignors and customers involved in market transactions.」
Through the acquisition of all shares of 綜合食品, the Company incorporated Toyosu Market's collection and distribution functions and advanced vertical integration to acquire a "Toyosu position." - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「From September 2021, the company began purchasing fish directly at Numazu Fish Market, a local wholesale market, using its market bidding rights. Through collaboration between the seafood wholesale and processing business of 株式会社SANKO海商, which became a subsidiary in November of the same year, and the seafood business operated in Numazu, it strengthened its product development capabilities. In December of the same year, it also acquired a fishing boat from a member of 我入道漁協 to use as a training vessel and company-operated vessel. The company is building a business portfolio spanning primary through secondary industries and addressing issues facing local producers by becoming more deeply rooted in the community and strengthening relationships of trust.」
In addition to purchasing seafood at the Numazu Fish Market, collaborating with SANKO海商 and acquiring fishing vessels, the Company advanced the development of a seafood business portfolio spanning the primary and secondary industries. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「From September 2021, the company began purchasing fish directly at Numazu Fish Market, a local wholesale market, using its market bidding rights. Through collaboration between the seafood wholesale and processing business of 株式会社SANKO海商, which became a subsidiary in November of the same year, and the seafood business operated in Numazu, it strengthened its product development capabilities. In December of the same year, it also acquired a fishing boat from a member of 我入道漁協 to use as a training vessel and company-operated vessel. The company is building a business portfolio spanning primary through secondary industries and addressing issues facing local producers by becoming more deeply rooted in the community and strengthening relationships of trust.」
In addition to collaborating with SANKO海商 in the seafood wholesaling and processing business, the Company advanced purchases under its market purchasing rights and the acquisition of fishing vessels, expanding vertical integration from production through processing and sales. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Business combination date: 1 November 2021 (date of acquisition of equity interest); 31 December 2021 (deemed acquisition date)", "Voting rights acquired: 100%」
The Company acquired all shares of SANKO海商 to make it a subsidiary and advanced efforts to strengthen product development capabilities through coordination with the Numazu seafood business. - FY2022-Q1First statedAnnual report
「The Company will vertically integrate the seafood business of SANKO海商, a seafood wholesaler and processor in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, which became a subsidiary in November 2021 through the acquisition of all shares, with its seafood business in Numazu. Through an integrated system extending from the production area to customers, the Company will enhance product strength, increase the brand value of its seafood business and differentiate it from competitors.」
The Company newly disclosed measures to establish an integrated system from the production area to customers and enhance product strength and brand value through the acquisition of all shares of SANKO海商 and its vertical integration with the Numazu seafood business.