Expanding the foodservice market and acquiring new customers
First written in FY2016. 26 of 36 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017. Latest entry: FY2027-H1.
4 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2027-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of "Foodservice Sauces" remained firm, led by strong sales of prepared foods at supermarkets, rising 0.8% year on year to ¥2,141 million.」
Foodservice sauce sales rose 0.8% year on year, led by supermarket prepared foods, continuing the expansion of the foodservice market. - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「Foodservice sauce sales expanded in the strong restaurant market as well as in supermarket deli and catering applications, increasing 6.3% year on year to ¥4.277 billion.」
In addition to restaurants, sales channels expanded into supermarket deli and catering applications, resulting in a 6.3% year-on-year increase in foodservice sauce sales. - 2026-05-15AdvancedRevisions to earnings forecasts
「“Foodservice sauces” rose 6.3% year on year to ¥4.27 billion, driven by expansion in supermarket prepared foods and school meals, in addition to the strong foodservice market.」
The company reports expansion of foodservice sauces beyond restaurants into prepared foods and school meals. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Foodservice sauce sales continued to expand, mainly in the strong restaurant market, supported by increased inbound tourism and the Osaka-Kansai Expo, increasing 10.4% year on year to ¥2.158 billion.」
Foodservice sauce sales increased 10.4% year on year, mainly in the restaurant market, indicating continued expansion of the foodservice market. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「Foodservice sauce sales increased in the strong restaurant market, while adoption of noodle products for food-processing companies expanded. Price increases for some products implemented from November 2024 also contributed, and sales increased 8.6% year on year to ¥4.024 billion.」
In addition to restaurants, adoption of noodle products for food-processing companies expanded, while price increases for some products also contributed to an 8.6% year-on-year increase in foodservice sauce sales. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Foodservice sauce sales increased in the restaurant market, which performed well, and sales to food-processing companies also progressed steadily. As a result, total sales increased 5.9% year on year to ¥1.954 billion.」
Foodservice sauces for restaurants and food-processing companies grew, resulting in a 5.9% year-on-year increase in sales. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Demand for lower-priced products increased amid food shortages caused by unsettled weather and continuing labor shortages, even as demand began to recover. Products such as the foodservice-channel-exclusive "Table Sauce 300ml" also performed well. New adoptions increased as the company proposed product assortments suited to a range of market prices, and sales increased 14.6% year on year to ¥2.859 billion.」
New adoptions increased through foodservice-channel-exclusive products and product assortment proposals tailored to market prices, resulting in a 14.6% year-on-year increase in foodservice sauce sales. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Foodservice sauce sales benefited from increased demand, including the revival of events, while "Table Sauce 300ml," launched in August 2023 as a product limited to foodservice channels targeting the recovering restaurant market, got off to a strong start after meeting the needs of restaurants.」
The foodservice-channel-exclusive product "Table Sauce 300ml" was launched in August 2023 and got off to a strong start after meeting restaurant needs. Foodservice sauce sales increased 13.7% year on year. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Foodservice sauce sales performed well, increasing 11.3% year on year to ¥920 million, as the company acquired new users and menus through product proposals for the recovering restaurant market and the growing prepared-food market.」
The company acquired new users and menus through product proposals for the restaurant and prepared-food markets, resulting in an 11.3% year-on-year increase in foodservice sauce sales. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「The company worked to strengthen its proposal capabilities in the restaurant and deli markets and acquire new users and new menus. Foodservice sales increased 10.4% year on year to ¥3.765 billion.」
The company strengthened its proposal capabilities in the restaurant and deli markets using regional partnership products, Zaku-Zaku toppings and other offerings, acquired new users and new menus, and increased foodservice sales by 10.4% year on year. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Meanwhile, foodservice product sales increased 9.8% year on year to ¥2.834 billion, supported by the resumption of events, the recovery of restaurants and the introduction of new menus for deli products.」
In addition to the resumption of events and the recovery of restaurants, the introduction of new menus for deli products drove a 9.8% year-on-year increase in foodservice product sales. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Meanwhile, foodservice product sales increased 13.2% year on year to ¥1.847 billion, driven by higher sales as restaurant and workplace catering recovered, the acquisition of new users for deli products and the introduction of new menus.」
In addition to the recovery in restaurants and workplace catering, the acquisition of new users for deli products and the introduction of new menus drove a 13.2% year-on-year increase in foodservice product sales. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of foodservice products increased 16.8% year on year to ¥946 million, reflecting the acquisition of new users through product proposals for the growing prepared-food market and strong performance by products for existing users and overseas markets.」
The company acquired new users through product proposals for the prepared-food market, while products for existing users and overseas markets also performed well, resulting in a 16.8% year-on-year increase in foodservice product sales. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「The company proposed numerous products specializing in deli applications for the growing prepared-food market, and the resulting acquisition of new users led to higher foodservice product sales.」
The company acquired new users through numerous proposals for deli-focused products, contributing to higher foodservice product sales. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Foodservice product sales increased as the company acquired new customers through active proposals of products tailored to the growing prepared-food market, while exports also increased as global economic activity recovered.」
The company states that new-customer acquisition through menu proposals for the deli and takeaway sectors and growth in exports contributed to higher sales. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「For foodservice products, the company actively proposed menus for deli and takeaway businesses to expand its share of the foodservice market and acquired many new customers.」
To expand its share of the foodservice market, the company proposed menus for deli and takeaway businesses and acquired many new customers. - FY2022-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「For foodservice products, adoption of products for takeaway and delivery increased, driving growth in sachets and other formats, while products used in restaurant lunch menus also began to recover.」
The company has reaffirmed its response to the foodservice market through increased adoption of takeaway and delivery products and the recovery of lunch products for restaurants. - FY2021-Q1Temporary shift of resources from foodservice to retailAnnual report
「Shifting personnel, budgets and other resources from the foodservice sales division to the retail sales division」
To respond to the sharp decline in restaurant demand and the increase in at-home consumption, personnel, budgets and other resources are being shifted from the foodservice sales division to the retail sales division. This is described as a temporary reallocation of sales resources, not as a withdrawal of the policy to expand the foodservice market. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「In April 2019, the company newly established the Foodservice Promotion Department, a specialist organization spanning the group, with Food Service and Delicatessen sections.」
The company established the Foodservice Promotion Department as a specialist organization spanning the group, putting in place a sales structure aimed at expanding the foodservice market. - FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Furthermore, in the foodservice market, where there is considerable room for expansion for the company, we are consolidating the extensive experience and expertise built up over many years in the retail market and working to strengthen our sales and production systems so that we can meet the diverse needs of the foodservice market.」
The company has reaffirmed its policy of treating the foodservice market as an area with substantial room for expansion and strengthening its sales and production systems. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「For foodservice products, イカリソース launched the new "Foodservice Yasai no Dress Rich Sesame 1000," featuring the sesame flavor popular in the market, and relaunched "Foodservice Yasai no Dress Green Shiso 1000" and "Foodservice Yasai no Dress Japanese-Style Onion 1000." This created a 3-item lineup that makes it easy to enjoy a variety of salads.」
The company launched 1 new foodservice product and relaunched 2 existing products, establishing a 3-item lineup. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「For foodservice products, ブルドックソース established a Foodservice Promotion Department in April and conducted group-wide sales activities. ブルドックソース and イカリソース also strengthened solution-based sales proposals, actively targeting the prepared-food market and deli departments, and worked to acquire additional new users.」
The company established a Foodservice Promotion Department in April, putting in place a structure for group-wide sales activities and solution-based sales proposals. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「For foodservice products, ブルドックソース and イカリソース both strengthened solution-based sales proposals, actively targeting the restaurant and prepared-food sectors, and worked to acquire additional new users.」
Both companies strengthened solution-based sales proposals and continued making proposals for the restaurant and prepared-food sectors while pursuing the acquisition of new users. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「ブルドックソース and イカリソース both strengthened solution-based sales proposals, actively targeting the restaurant and prepared-food sectors, and worked to acquire additional new users.」
Both companies strengthened solution-based sales proposals and specifically pursued the acquisition of new users in the restaurant and prepared-food sectors. - FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「We also actively pursued new customer development, worked to expand sales of existing products and continued making menu proposals, among other initiatives.」
The policy of expanding the market, including foodservice, through increased sales of existing products, new-customer development and menu proposals has been reaffirmed. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「イカリソース relaunched "Ikari Worcestershire Sauce Handy 1.8," "Ikari Tonkatsu Sauce Handy 1.8" and "Ikari Worcestershire Sauce 20L" in February. It also continued proposing menus based on the "flavors of our home region, Kansai," working to develop new customers and expand brand awareness.」
The company relaunched foodservice products and pursued new-customer development and increased brand awareness through menu proposals. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the foodservice business, ブルドックソース launched 2 new products in November in its 1L foodservice series, "Bulldog Umami-Rich Japanese-Style Tonkatsu Sauce 1,120g" and "Bulldog Aromatic Cumin-Based Sauce 1,230g," and worked to expand sales of foodservice products.」
The company launched 2 new products in November in its 1L foodservice series, expanding its product lineup for the foodservice market. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「For foodservice products, we launched the new "Bulldog 70% Reduced-Salt Worcestershire and Chuno Sauce Transparent Sachets" in August. The product delivers a full flavor from vegetables, fruit and spices despite a 70% reduction in salt. We also strengthened solution-based sales proposals, actively proposing menu options mainly to convenience stores, food-processing companies and the foodservice industry, and worked to acquire additional new users.」
In addition to launching new foodservice products, the company has developed menu proposals for convenience stores, food-processing companies and the foodservice industry and pursued the acquisition of new users. - FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Furthermore, in the foodservice market, where there is considerable room for expansion for the company, we are consolidating the extensive experience and expertise built up over many years in the retail market and working to strengthen our sales and production systems so that we can meet the diverse needs of the foodservice market.」
The policy of treating the foodservice market as an area with substantial room for expansion and strengthening the sales and production systems has been reaffirmed. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「For foodservice products, ブルドックソース launched "Bulldog Versatile Squid-Liver Seafood Salt Sauce 1,050g" and "Vegetables and Fruit Anything Marinade Apple Flavor 1,200g," expanding the lineup of 1L foodservice sauces. It also launched 3 products in the 1.8L Handy Pack series of high-blend sauces, "Worcestershire," "Chuno" and "Tonkatsu," strengthening the product range to meet the needs of a wide variety of users.」
The company is addressing the foodservice market through new foodservice products and expanded 1L and 1.8L series lineups. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「For foodservice products, we expanded the product lineup for the prepared-food and restaurant sectors, expanded our sales channels and worked to acquire new customers.」
The policy of expanding the product lineup, sales channels and new-customer base for the prepared-food and restaurant sectors has been reaffirmed. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Furthermore, in the foodservice market, where there is considerable room for expansion for the company, we are consolidating the extensive experience and expertise built up over many years in the retail market and working to strengthen our sales and production systems so that we can meet the diverse needs of the foodservice market.」
The company has reaffirmed its policy of treating the foodservice market as an area with substantial room for expansion and strengthening its sales and production systems. - FY2017-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Furthermore, in the foodservice market, where there is considerable room for expansion for the company, we are consolidating the extensive experience and expertise built up over many years in the retail market and working to strengthen our sales and production systems so that we can meet the diverse needs of the foodservice market.」
The policy of treating the foodservice market as an area with substantial room for expansion and strengthening the sales and production systems has been reiterated. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「In the foodservice market, where there is considerable room for expansion for the company, we are consolidating the extensive experience and expertise built up over many years in the retail market and working to strengthen our sales and production systems so that we can meet the diverse needs of the foodservice market.」
The foodservice market is positioned as an area with substantial room for expansion, and the company is strengthening its sales and production systems.