Expansion into the North American Foodservice Seasoning Market
First written in FY2016. 27 of 37 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2018-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-11-13.
2 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「In the US segment, revenue was ¥4,478 million, up 3.5% year on year, despite the temporary stagnation in order growth caused by inventory adjustments at major customers.」
Sales in the U.S., the core of the North American business, were ¥4,478 million, up 3.5% year on year. Although orders temporarily stagnated, the company secured higher full-year sales. - FY2026-H1WorsenedAnnual report
「In the US segment, a decline in orders from foodservice restaurants and other customers, our customer base, resulted in revenue of ¥1,824 million, down 6.2% year on year.」
Orders from foodservice restaurants and other customers in the U.S., the core of the North American business, declined, and sales fell 6.2% year on year. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「In the US segment, sales of foodservice products remained strong against the backdrop of the country's resilient economic environment, resulting in revenue of ¥4,325 million, up 15.5% year on year.」
In the U.S., the core of the overseas business centered on North America, sales of commercial products for foodservice increased 15.5% year on year. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the U.S. segment, sales were ¥1,944 million, up 18.8% year on year, as sales of commercial products for foodservice, the main sales channel, remained strong amid a resilient and steady economic environment.」
In the U.S., the core of the overseas business centered on North America, sales of commercial products for foodservice increased 18.8% year on year. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the US segment, sales of foodservice products remained strong as the North American ramen market expanded, resulting in revenue of ¥2,675 million, up 21.8% year on year.」
Against a backdrop of growth in the North American ramen market, sales of commercial products for foodservice in the U.S. remained strong, increasing 21.8% year on year. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the US segment, sales of foodservice products remained strong against the backdrop of the country's resilient economic environment, resulting in revenue of ¥1,636 million, up 16.1% year on year.」
Sales of commercial products for foodservice in the U.S., the core of the North American business, remained strong, increasing 16.1% year on year. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the US segment, restrictions on economic activity imposed in response to COVID-19 were eased and lifted, and sales of foodservice products remained strong, resulting in revenue of ¥838 million, up 12.5% year on year.」
Sales of commercial products for foodservice in the U.S., the core of the North American business, remained strong, increasing 12.5% year on year. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「In the US segment, sales of foodservice seasonings to the foodservice market remained firm as foodservice demand recovered following the easing of COVID-19, among other factors, resulting in revenue of ¥3,005 million, up 45.8% year on year.」
In connection with expansion in the commercial seasoning market, primarily in North America, U.S. sales increased 45.8% year on year. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the US segment, sales of foodservice seasonings to the foodservice market remained firm as foodservice demand recovered following the easing of COVID-19, among other factors, resulting in revenue of ¥2,197 million, up 58.4% year on year.」
Foodservice demand recovered in the U.S., the core of the North American business, and sales of commercial seasonings for foodservice increased 58.4% year on year. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the US segment, sales of foodservice seasonings to the foodservice market remained firm as foodservice demand recovered following the easing of COVID-19, among other factors, resulting in revenue of ¥1,409 million, up 75.0% year on year.」
Sales of commercial seasonings for foodservice in the U.S., the core of the North American business, increased 75.0% year on year, with sales reaching ¥1,409 million. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the US segment, restrictions on economic activity imposed in response to COVID-19 were eased and lifted, and sales of foodservice products remained strong, resulting in revenue of ¥745 million, up 103.2% year on year.」
Sales of commercial products for foodservice in the U.S., the core of the North American business, recovered, increasing 103.2% year on year. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「In the US segment, economic activity normalized on the back of large-scale economic measures, and foodservice demand also recovered, among other factors. Sales of foodservice seasonings to the foodservice market, our main sales channel, remained firm, resulting in revenue of ¥2,061 million, including ¥828 million from the same period.」
Sales recovered in the U.S., the core of the North American business, reaching ¥2,061 million. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the US segment, economic activity normalized on the back of large-scale economic measures, and foodservice demand also recovered, among other factors. Sales of foodservice seasonings to the foodservice market, our main sales channel, remained firm, resulting in revenue of ¥1,387 million.」
Foodservice demand recovered in the U.S., the core of the North American business, and commercial seasoning sales remained firm. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the US segment, sales of foodservice seasonings to the foodservice market, our main sales channel, remained firm as foodservice demand recovered following the easing of COVID-19, among other factors, resulting in revenue of ¥805 million.」
Foodservice demand recovered in the U.S., the core of the North American business, and sales of commercial seasonings for foodservice remained firm, with sales reaching ¥805 million. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the US segment, the economic recovery accelerated against the backdrop of the expanding COVID-19 vaccination rollout and government cash payments. Takeaway and delivery operations performed well, and most domestic restaurants reopened, among other factors, leading to a sharp recovery in sales of foodservice seasonings to the foodservice market, our main sales channel, and revenue of ¥366 million.」
Foodservice sales in the U.S., the core of the North American business, recovered sharply, with sales reaching ¥366 million. - FY2021WorsenedAnnual report
「In the US segment, performance fell sharply in the first half due to restrictions on sales activities in response to COVID-19 and other factors. In the second half, takeaway and delivery operations performed well, and some restaurants reopened as vaccination rates increased, among other factors, leading to a recovery in sales of foodservice seasonings to the foodservice market, our main sales channel, and revenue of ¥828 million, down 34.1% year on year.」
Although the company continues to expand primarily in North America, U.S. sales fell 34.1% year on year. - FY2021-Q3MitigatedAnnual report
「In the US segment, although sales activity remained subject to restrictions in response to COVID-19, sales of foodservice seasonings to the foodservice market, our main sales channel, gradually recovered on the strength of takeaway and delivery operations, resulting in revenue of ¥534 million, down 37.3% year on year.」
Foodservice sales in the U.S., the core of the North American business, gradually recovered, but sales fell 37.3% year on year, and performance in the North American market remained below the previous year's level. - FY2021-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「In the US segment, restrictions on sales activities in response to COVID-19 and other factors weighed on sales of foodservice seasonings to the foodservice market, our main sales channel, resulting in revenue of ¥208 million, down 58.2% year on year.」
U.S. sales, the core of the North American business, fell 58.2% year on year due to weak sales to the foodservice market. - FY2021-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「In the US segment, sales of foodservice seasonings to the foodservice market, our main sales channel, remained weak due to the spread of COVID-19, resulting in revenue of ¥70 million, down 71.4% year on year.」
U.S. sales related to the North American business fell 71.4% year on year due to weakness in the foodservice market. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Meanwhile, at overseas subsidiaries, sales of foodservice seasonings continued to perform well, as in Japan, increasing 34.3% year on year.」
In connection with expansion overseas, including North America, commercial seasoning sales by overseas subsidiaries increased 34.3% year on year. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Meanwhile, at overseas subsidiaries, sales of foodservice seasonings continued to perform well, as in Japan, increasing 38.2% year on year.」
In connection with expansion overseas, including North America, commercial seasoning sales by overseas subsidiaries increased 38.2% year on year. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Meanwhile, at overseas subsidiaries, sales of foodservice seasonings continued to perform well, as in Japan, increasing 35.4% year on year.」
Although North America was not explicitly mentioned, commercial seasoning sales by overseas subsidiaries increased 35.4% year on year. Sales expansion related to the overseas business continues. - FY2019SoftenedAnnual report
「The company is actively developing its business in the commercial seasoning market, primarily in North America, with ramen soup-related products as its main offering, and both sales and profit are tracking slightly above the business plan.」
The wording changed from “across North America” to “primarily in North America.” Meanwhile, the company states that sales and profit are tracking slightly above the business plan. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Meanwhile, at overseas subsidiaries, sales of foodservice seasonings continued to perform well, as in Japan, increasing 52.7% year on year.」
Commercial seasoning sales in overseas markets, including North America, increased 52.7% year on year, and sales expansion related to the overseas business continued. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Meanwhile, at overseas subsidiaries, sales of foodservice seasonings remained strong, as in Japan, increasing 58.7% year on year.」
Commercial seasoning sales in overseas markets, including North America, increased 58.7% year on year, and sales expansion related to the North American business continued. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「The company is actively developing its business across the North American commercial seasoning market, starting with ramen soup-related products, and both sales and profit are tracking almost in line with the business plan.」
Sales and profit are tracking almost in line with the business plan as the company expands across North America, starting with ramen soup-related products. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Meanwhile, at overseas subsidiaries, sales of foodservice seasonings remained strong, as in Japan, at 105.5% of the year-earlier level.」
Commercial seasoning sales remained strong in overseas markets, including North America, indicating that expansion across North America is continuing. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Meanwhile, in the North American market, sales of foodservice seasonings remained strong, as in Japan, increasing 87.5% year on year.」
In connection with expansion across the North American commercial seasoning market, North American sales increased 87.5% year on year. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「The company is actively developing its business across the North American commercial seasoning market, starting with ramen soup-related products, and performance is tracking almost in line with the initial business plan.」
The company continues to pursue its policy of expanding across North America, starting with ramen soup-related products, and states that performance is tracking almost in line with the initial business plan. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「In the overseas business, which is positioned as a major pillar supporting the Group's future, consolidated subsidiary WAKOU USA INC. completed a plant in California, USA. The company will produce and sell products locally and pursue active business development across the North American foodservice seasoning market, starting with ramen soup-related products.」
The company plans to expand across the North American commercial seasoning market, starting with ramen soup-related products.