Growth of Soy Sauce-Related Seasonings and Improved Profitability
First written in FY2016. 13 of 35 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2018-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-08-05.
3 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- 2026-08-05AdvancedEarnings
「以上の結果、国内 食料品製造・販売事業の売上収益は420億３千３百万円（前年同期比105.1％）、事業利益は28億８千６百万円（前年同期比114.2％）と、増収増益となりました。」
国内食料品製造・販売事業が増収増益となり、しょうゆ関連調味料を含む国内食品事業の成長・収益力向上に向けた進展が示された。 - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue from the domestic food manufacturing and sales business was ¥160.138 billion, or 103.8% of the same period of the previous year, and business profit was ¥9.886 billion, or 115.9%, resulting in higher revenue and profit.」
The domestic food manufacturing and sales business achieved higher revenue and profit, with revenue at 103.8% and business profit at 115.9% of the same period of the previous year, indicating full-year progress toward growth and improved profitability in soy sauce-related seasonings. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Soup bases exceeded the same period of the previous year overall. Although "Steak Shoyu" performed well amid challenging market conditions, sauces fell below the same period of the previous year overall. "Uchi no Gohan" performed well following the launch of the new "Uchi no Gohan Vege," and the "Osouzai no Moto" series exceeded the same period of the previous year. However, "Mixed Rice Seasoning" fell below the same period of the previous year, partly due to the impact of higher rice market prices, leaving "Uchi no Gohan" overall at approximately the same level as the previous year. Del Monte seasonings exceeded the same period of the previous year. As a result, total segment sales exceeded the same period of the previous year.」
Total Food segment sales exceeded the same period of the previous year, supported by soup bases, Del Monte seasonings and new products such as "Uchi no Gohan Vege," despite weakness in sauces and "Mixed Rice Seasoning." - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「As the No. 1 brand in the category comprising soy sauce-related seasonings, including soy sauce, soup bases, sauces and "Uchi no Gohan," we will continue to establish a strong presence in the market.」
The policy of pursuing the No. 1 brand in the soy sauce-related seasonings category continued, and the domestic food manufacturing and sales business recorded higher revenue for the full year. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Soup bases, including "Koi Dashi Hon Tsuyu," performed well overall and exceeded the same period of the previous year. Sauces also exceeded the same period of the previous year, as the core "Wagaya wa Yakiniku-ya-san" series performed solidly. "Uchi no Gohan" fell below the same period of the previous year. Del Monte seasonings exceeded the same period of the previous year. In addition, Del Monte seasonings underwent a price revision in April 2024 in response to soaring raw-material costs and other factors. As a result, total segment sales exceeded the same period of the previous year.」
Although "Uchi no Gohan" fell below the same period of the previous year, total Food segment sales exceeded it, driven by growth in soup bases, sauces and Del Monte seasonings. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue from the domestic food manufacturing and sales business was ¥147.96 billion, or 102.1% of the same period of the previous year, and business profit was ¥9.474 billion, or 126.8%, resulting in higher revenue and profit.」
The domestic food manufacturing and sales business achieved higher revenue and profit for the full year, as soy sauce, Food and Alcoholic Beverages performed solidly and sauces and Del Monte seasonings grew in the Food segment. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Soup bases, including "Koi Dashi Hon Tsuyu," fell below the same period of the previous year overall. Sauces exceeded the same period of the previous year due to steady growth in "Cho Yakiniku Sauce." "Uchi no Gohan" fell below the same period of the previous year. Del Monte seasonings exceeded the same period of the previous year. In addition, ponzu products underwent a price revision in April 2023; soup bases in April and August 2023; and sauces and "Uchi no Gohan" in August 2023, in response to soaring raw-material costs and other factors. As a result, total segment sales exceeded the same period of the previous year.」
Although soup bases and "Uchi no Gohan" recorded lower sales, growth in "Cho Yakiniku Sauce" and Del Monte seasonings improved total Food segment performance from below to above the same period of the previous year. Price revisions were extended to ponzu products, soup bases, sauces and "Uchi no Gohan." - FY2024-Q2Food segment revenue continued to decline despite expanded price increases.Annual report
「Soup bases, including "Koi Dashi Hon Tsuyu," fell below the same period of the previous year overall. Although "Cho Yakiniku Sauce" grew steadily, sauces fell below the same period of the previous year because the core "Wagaya wa Yakiniku-ya-san" brand was weak. "Uchi no Gohan" fell below the same period of the previous year. Del Monte seasonings exceeded the same period of the previous year, as growth in the food-processing and commercial-use business outweighed a decline in the household-use market. In addition, ponzu products underwent a price revision in April 2023; soup bases in April and August 2023; and sauces and "Uchi no Gohan" in August 2023, in response to soaring raw-material costs and other factors. As a result, total segment sales fell below the same period of the previous year.」
Although the food-processing and commercial-use business for Del Monte seasonings grew, total Food segment sales fell below the same period of the previous year due to lower sales of soup bases, sauces and "Uchi no Gohan." Price revisions prompted by soaring raw-material costs and other factors were expanded to ponzu products, soup bases, sauces and "Uchi no Gohan." - FY2024-Q1Food segment revenue declined despite price increases.Annual report
「Soup bases, including "Koi Dashi Hon Tsuyu," fell below the same period of the previous year, as did soup bases overall. Sauces fell below the same period of the previous year. "Uchi no Gohan" exceeded the same period of the previous year, supported by solid performance from the "Osouzai no Moto" series. Del Monte seasonings fell below the same period of the previous year. In addition, soup bases and ponzu products underwent price revisions in April 2023 in response to soaring raw-material costs and other factors. As a result, total segment sales fell below the same period of the previous year.」
Although "Uchi no Gohan" grew, soup bases, sauces and Del Monte seasonings fell below the same period of the previous year, resulting in lower total Food segment revenue. Soup bases and ponzu products underwent price revisions in April 2023. - FY2023Food and Beverage segment revenue declined despite continued price increases.Annual report
「Del Monte seasonings underwent price revisions in May 2022 and March 2023, and sauces underwent a price revision in October 2022, in response to soaring raw-material costs and other factors. Total segment sales fell below the same period of the previous year due to the impact of the transfer of the ingredients business in the previous period.」
While price revisions for Del Monte seasonings and sauces were continued and expanded, Food segment revenue declined due to the impact of the transfer of the ingredients business. Beverage segment revenue also declined overall due to lower sales of the core 1-liter soy milk beverage products. - FY2023-Q3Food segment revenue declined despite continued price increases, due to the impact of the transfer of the ingredients business.Annual report
「Del Monte seasonings exceeded the same period of the previous year. In May 2022, Del Monte seasonings, and in October 2022, sauces, underwent price revisions in response to soaring raw-material costs and other factors. Total segment sales fell below the same period of the previous year due to the impact of the transfer of the ingredients business in the previous period.」
Del Monte seasonings exceeded the same period of the previous year and underwent a price revision in May 2022 in response to soaring raw-material costs and other factors; sauces also underwent a price revision in October 2022. However, total Food segment revenue declined due to the impact of the transfer of the ingredients business. - FY2023-Q1Food segment revenue declined despite price increases, due to the impact of the transfer of the ingredients business.Annual report
「Del Monte seasonings underwent a price revision in May 2022 in response to soaring raw-material costs and other factors. Total segment sales fell below the same period of the previous year due to the impact of the transfer of the ingredients business in the previous period.」
Although soup bases, sauces, "Uchi no Gohan" and Del Monte seasonings each exceeded the same period of the previous year, Del Monte seasonings underwent a price revision in response to soaring raw-material costs and other factors, and total Food segment sales declined due to the impact of the transfer of the ingredients business. - FY2022RaisedAnnual report
「As the No. 1 brand in the category comprising soy sauce-related seasonings, including soy sauce, soup bases, sauces and "Uchi no Gohan," we will continue to establish a strong presence in the market.」
The wording was broadened from growth and improved profitability in soy sauce-related seasonings to an aspiration to become the No. 1 brand across the related categories. - FY2022-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Soup bases performed well, led by the "Gumen" series of ready-to-use soup bases and shirodashi, but were flat overall year on year. Sauces exceeded the same period of the previous year, as the core "Wagaya wa Yakiniku-ya-san" product performed solidly. "Uchi no Gohan" exceeded the same period of the previous year, supported by strong sales of the new "Meat Side-Dish Seasoning" series launched in February 2021. Del Monte seasonings also exceeded the same period of the previous year: although the household-use market struggled, the food-processing and commercial-use business grew. As a result, total segment sales exceeded the same period of the previous year.」
The "Gumen" series, shirodashi, sauces and the food-processing and commercial-use business for "Uchi no Gohan" and Del Monte seasonings contributed to total Food segment sales exceeding the same period of the previous year. - FY2022-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「"Uchi no Gohan" exceeded the same period of the previous year, supported by strong sales of the new "Meat Side-Dish Seasoning" series launched in February 2021. Del Monte seasonings also exceeded the same period of the previous year: although the household-use market struggled, the food-processing and commercial-use business grew. As a result, total segment sales exceeded the same period of the previous year.」
The "Meat Side-Dish Seasoning" series and the food-processing and commercial-use business for Del Monte seasonings contributed to total Food segment sales exceeding the same period of the previous year. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「"Uchi no Gohan" exceeded the same period of the previous year, supported by strong sales of the new "Meat Side-Dish Seasoning" series launched in February 2021. Del Monte seasonings also exceeded the same period of the previous year: although the household-use market struggled, the food-processing and commercial-use business grew. As a result, total segment sales exceeded the same period of the previous year.」
Total Food segment sales exceeded the same period of the previous year, supported by the new "Meat Side-Dish Seasoning" series launched in February 2021 and growth in the food-processing and commercial-use business for Del Monte seasonings. - FY2021-Q3Food segment revenue declined as lower sales in the food-processing and commercial-use business outweighed growth in soup bases.Annual report
「Soup bases exceeded the same period of the previous year, supported mainly by strong performance from "Koi Dashi Hon Tsuyu." Although the core "Wagaya wa Yakiniku-ya-san" sauce series performed well, sauces fell below the same period of the previous year because the food-processing and commercial-use business struggled. "Uchi no Gohan" fell below the same period of the previous year. Del Monte seasonings also fell below the same period of the previous year, as growth in the household-use market was outweighed by a decline in the food-processing and commercial-use business. As a result, total segment sales fell below the same period of the previous year because the food-processing and commercial-use business was below the same period of the previous year.」
Although "Koi Dashi Hon Tsuyu" grew, total Food segment sales fell below the same period of the previous year as sauces, "Uchi no Gohan" and the food-processing and commercial-use business for Del Monte seasonings remained weak. - FY2021-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「As a result, total segment sales fell below the same period of the previous year because the food-processing and commercial-use business was below the same period of the previous year.」
Despite increased household demand, total Food segment sales fell below the same period of the previous year due to a decline in the food-processing and commercial-use business. - FY2021-Q1Food segment revenue declined as lower sales in the food-processing and commercial-use business outweighed increased household demand.Annual report
「"Uchi no Gohan" fell below the same period of the previous year. Following a sharp increase in demand due to the impact of COVID-19, the company suspended sales of some products to prioritize supply of core products, and sales were also affected by the suspension of promotional activities. As a result, total segment sales fell below the same period of the previous year because the food-processing and commercial-use business was below the same period of the previous year.」
Despite increased household demand, total Food segment sales fell below the same period of the previous year due to lower demand in the food-processing and commercial-use business, the suspension of sales of some products and the suspension of promotional activities. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, total segment sales exceeded the previous period.」
Total Food segment sales exceeded the previous period, driven by growth in soup bases, sauces, "Uchi no Gohan" and Del Monte seasonings. - FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In soup bases, the "Gumen" series of ready-to-use soup bases performed well in the household-use market, but other ready-to-use soup bases were weak, causing total soup-base sales to fall below the same period of the previous year. Sauces exceeded the same period of the previous year, as the core "Wagaya wa Yakiniku-ya-san" series performed well and the food-processing and commercial-use business increased sales. "Uchi no Gohan" exceeded the same period of the previous year, as the new "Cabbage Garlic-Butter Soy Sauce Stir-Fry" performed well and the "Mixed Rice Seasoning" series also grew. Del Monte seasonings exceeded the same period of the previous year, as premium products such as "Lycopene Rich" performed well. As a result, total segment sales exceeded the same period of the previous year.」
While some soup-base products recorded lower sales, growth in sauces, "Uchi no Gohan" and Del Monte seasonings drove total Food segment sales above the same period of the previous year. - FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「As a result, total segment sales exceeded the same period of the previous year.」
While some soup-base products recorded lower sales, growth in sauces, "Uchi no Gohan" and Del Monte seasonings drove total Food segment sales above the same period of the previous year. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In soup bases, the "Gumen" series of ready-to-use soup bases performed well in the household-use market, but other ready-to-use soup bases were weak, causing total soup-base sales to fall below the same period of the previous year. Sauces exceeded the same period of the previous year, as the core "Wagaya wa Yakiniku-ya-san" series performed well and the food-processing and commercial-use business increased sales. "Uchi no Gohan" exceeded the same period of the previous year, as the new "Cabbage Garlic-Butter Soy Sauce Stir-Fry" performed well and the "Mixed Rice Seasoning" series also grew. Del Monte seasonings exceeded the same period of the previous year, as premium products such as "Lycopene Rich" performed well. As a result, total segment sales exceeded the same period of the previous year.」
While some soup-base products recorded lower sales, growth in sauces, "Uchi no Gohan" and Del Monte seasonings drove total Food segment sales above the same period of the previous year. The contribution of new and premium products was also noted. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「In soup bases, the "Gumen Series" of ready-to-use soup bases performed well, while sales of concentrated soup bases exceeded the previous period as "Koi Dashi Hon Tsuyu" increased sales. Sauces also exceeded the previous period, as the core "Wagaya wa Yakiniku-ya-san" series performed well, while the new "Cho Ginger Pork Sauce" and the food-processing and commercial-use business also increased sales. "Uchi no Gohan" fell below the previous period. Del Monte seasonings performed well in premium products such as "Lycopene Rich" and exceeded the previous period. As a result, total segment sales exceeded the previous period.」
Total Food segment sales exceeded the previous period despite lower "Uchi no Gohan" sales, driven by growth in soup bases, sauces and Del Monte seasonings. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In soup bases, the "Gumen" series of ready-to-use soup bases performed well in the household-use market, while sales of concentrated soup bases exceeded the same period of the previous year as "Koi Dashi Hon Tsuyu" increased sales. Sauces also exceeded the same period of the previous year, as the core "Wagaya wa Yakiniku-ya-san" series performed well, while the new "Cho Ginger Pork Sauce" and the food-processing and commercial-use business also increased sales. "Uchi no Gohan" fell below the same period of the previous year. Del Monte seasonings performed well in premium products such as "Lycopene Rich" and exceeded the same period of the previous year. As a result, total segment sales exceeded the same period of the previous year.」
Total Food segment sales exceeded the same period of the previous year despite lower "Uchi no Gohan" sales, driven by growth in soup bases, sauces and Del Monte seasonings. - FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Soup bases exceeded the same period of the previous year, as the "Gumen" series of ready-to-use soup bases performed well and "Koi Dashi Hon Tsuyu" increased sales. Sauces also exceeded the same period of the previous year, as the core "Wagaya wa Yakiniku-ya-san" series performed well, while "Steak Shoyu" and the food-processing and commercial-use business also increased sales. "Uchi no Gohan" fell below the same period of the previous year. Del Monte seasonings performed well in premium products such as "Lycopene Rich" and exceeded the same period of the previous year. As a result, total segment sales exceeded the same period of the previous year.」
Total Food segment sales exceeded the same period of the previous year despite lower "Uchi no Gohan" sales, driven by growth in soup bases, sauces and Del Monte seasonings. - FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Soup bases exceeded the same period of the previous year, as the "Gumen" series of ready-to-use soup bases performed well and "Koi Dashi Hon Tsuyu" increased sales. Sauces also exceeded the same period of the previous year, as the core "Wagaya wa Yakiniku-ya-san" series performed well, while "Steak Shoyu" and the food-processing and commercial-use business also increased sales. "Uchi no Gohan" fell below the same period of the previous year. Del Monte seasonings performed well in premium products such as "Lycopene Rich" and exceeded the same period of the previous year. As a result, total segment sales exceeded the same period of the previous year.」
Total Food segment sales exceeded the same period of the previous year despite lower "Uchi no Gohan" sales, driven by growth in soup bases, sauces and Del Monte seasonings. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In soup bases, the "Gumen" series of ready-to-use soup bases performed well in the household-use market, while sales of concentrated soup bases exceeded the same period of the previous year as the renewed "Koi Dashi Hon Tsuyu" increased sales. Sauces also exceeded the same period of the previous year, as the core "Wagaya wa Yakiniku-ya-san" series performed well, while "Steak Shoyu" and the food-processing and commercial-use business also increased sales. "Uchi no Gohan" exceeded the same period of the previous year, helped by television advertising and promotional campaigns. Del Monte seasonings performed well overall in premium products such as "Lycopene Rich," but were affected by changes to the pricing structure and fell below the same period of the previous year overall. As a result, total segment sales exceeded the same period of the previous year.」
Despite factors weighing on Del Monte seasoning sales, total Food segment sales exceeded the same period of the previous year, driven by growth in soup bases, sauces and "Uchi no Gohan." - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In soup bases, the "Gumen Series" of ready-to-use soup bases performed well in the household-use market, while sales of concentrated soup bases exceeded the same period of the previous year as the renewed "Koi Dashi Hon Tsuyu" increased sales. Sauces also exceeded the same period of the previous year, as the core "Wagaya wa Yakiniku-ya-san" series performed well, while "Steak Shoyu" and the food-processing and commercial-use business also increased sales. "Uchi no Gohan" exceeded the same period of the previous year, helped by television advertising and promotional campaigns. Del Monte seasonings performed well overall in premium products such as "Lycopene Rich" and "Ketchup Half," but were affected by changes to the pricing structure and fell below the same period of the previous year overall. As a result, total segment sales exceeded the same period of the previous year.」
Despite factors weighing on Del Monte seasoning sales, total Food segment sales exceeded the same period of the previous year, driven by growth in soup bases, sauces and "Uchi no Gohan." - FY2017Food segment revenue declined despite premiumization and an expanded product range.Annual report
「As a result, total segment sales fell below the previous period, affected by lower soup-base sales.」
The company expanded its premium soup-base lineup, strengthened the sauce lineup, and upgraded Del Monte seasonings with premium products, but total Food segment sales fell below the previous period due to lower soup-base sales. - FY2017-Q3Food segment revenue declined despite premium products and additional offerings.Annual report
「In soup bases, premium products such as "Dashi Shikkari Reduced-Salt Soup Base" and "Itsudemo Shinsen Zeitaku Shirodashi" contributed to sales in the household-use market. However, sales were also affected by a decline resulting from changes to the pricing structure accompanying the renewal of the core "Hon Tsuyu" product, and total soup-base sales fell below the same period of the previous year. Sauces remained solid overall, as additions to the product lineup, including "Jiwaっと Spicy Umakara Sauce," supported the core "Wagaya wa Yakiniku-ya-san" product. Total sauce sales therefore exceeded the same period of the previous year. "Uchi no Gohan" carried out promotions for new products such as the "Wa no Gochiso-ni" series, along with television advertising and in-store promotional activities, but sales were slightly below the same period of the previous year. Del Monte seasonings exceeded the same period of the previous year, led by growth in core tomato ketchup, particularly premium products such as "Lycopene Rich." As a result, total segment sales fell below the same period of the previous year, mainly due to lower soup-base sales.」
The company expanded its premium soup-base and seasoning offerings, added sauce products, promoted Uchi no Gohan, and upgraded Del Monte seasonings with premium products, but total Food segment sales fell below the same period of the previous year due to lower soup-base sales. - FY2017-Q2Food segment revenue declined despite premium products and an expanded lineup.Annual report
「In soup bases, premium products such as "Dashi Shikkari Reduced-Salt Soup Base" contributed to sales in the household-use market. However, sales were also affected by a decline resulting from changes to the pricing structure accompanying the renewal of the core "Hon Tsuyu" product, and total soup-base sales fell below the same period of the previous year. Sauces remained solid overall, as additions to the product lineup, including "Jiwaっと Spicy Umakara Sauce," supported the core "Wagaya wa Yakiniku-ya-san" product. Total sauce sales therefore exceeded the same period of the previous year.」
Although additions to the lineups of premium soup bases and sauces contributed, total Food segment sales fell below the same period of the previous year due to changes to the pricing structure for soup bases and other factors. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「In Japan, we aim to grow soy sauce-related seasonings, adding soup bases and sauces to soy sauce, and improve profitability.」
Expanded the focus from standalone soy sauce to a broader range of related seasonings, including soup bases and sauces.