Policy of positioning overseas operations as a future growth driver
First written in FY2016. 35 of 49 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-11-13.
54 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026WorsenedAnnual 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.」
Although US revenue increased, temporary stagnation in orders due to inventory adjustments at major customers constrained the pace of growth. - 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.」
Revenue in the US segment fell 6.2% year on year due to a decline in orders from foodservice restaurants and other customers. - 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.」
US segment revenue was ¥4,325 million, up 15.5% year on year. The overseas business expanded in both revenue and ordinary profit. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual 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 ¥1,944 million, up 18.8% year on year. In the Japan segment, operating profit was ¥133 million, down 12.1% year on year, partly because we continued to make growth investments, including forward-looking employee training programs and visits to new overseas locations.」
Sales to the foodservice sector in the US increased 18.8% year on year. In addition, the company continued to invest for growth, including employee training programs and visits to new overseas locations. - 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 the backdrop of North America's expanding ramen market, sales of foodservice products in the US segment performed well, and revenue increased 21.8% from the same period of the previous 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.」
Strong sales of foodservice products in the US continued, and US segment revenue increased 16.1% from the same period of the previous 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.」
Strong sales of foodservice products in the US continued, and US segment revenue increased 12.5% from the same period of the previous 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.」
Sales of foodservice seasonings to the foodservice sector in the US remained firm, resulting in revenue of ¥3,005 million, up 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.」
Sales of foodservice seasonings in the US remained firm against the backdrop of recovering foodservice demand, resulting in revenue of ¥2,197 million, up 58.4% from the same period of the previous 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 in the US remained firm against the backdrop of recovering foodservice demand, and US segment revenue was ¥1,409 million, up 75.0% from the same period of the previous year. - 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.」
Following the easing and lifting of restrictions on economic activity in the US, sales of foodservice products performed well, resulting in revenue of ¥745 million, up 103.2% from the same period of the previous 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 in the US remained firm against the backdrop of recovering economic activity and foodservice demand, resulting in revenue of ¥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.」
Sales of foodservice seasonings to the foodservice sector in the US remained firm against the backdrop of normalized economic activity and recovering foodservice demand, resulting in revenue of ¥1,387 million. - 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.」
Sales of foodservice seasonings in the US remained firm against the backdrop of recovering foodservice demand, resulting in revenue of ¥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.」
Sales to the US foodservice sector recovered sharply against the backdrop of vaccinations, government payments, restaurant reopenings, and takeaway and delivery operations. - 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 US segment recovered in the second half, revenue fell 34.1% year on year, and overseas growth deteriorated for the full 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.」
Sales to the US foodservice sector gradually recovered through takeaway and delivery operations despite restrictions on sales activities. Revenue fell 37.3% year on year, and although the year-on-year decline continued, the decrease narrowed from 58.2% in the second quarter. - 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.」
Sales to the foodservice sector in the US remained weak due to restrictions on sales activities and other factors, and revenue fell 58.2% year on year. - 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.」
Sales to the foodservice market, the US segment's main sales channel, remained weak, and US segment revenue fell 71.4% year on year. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Meanwhile, at overseas subsidiaries, sales of foodservice seasonings continued to perform well, as in Japan, increasing 34.3% year on year.」
Sales of foodservice seasonings at overseas subsidiaries increased 34.3% year on year, and growth in the overseas business continued. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Meanwhile, at overseas subsidiaries, sales of foodservice seasonings continued to perform well, as in Japan, increasing 38.2% year on year.」
Sales of foodservice seasonings at overseas subsidiaries increased 38.2% year on year, and growth in the overseas business continued. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Meanwhile, at overseas subsidiaries, sales of foodservice seasonings continued to perform well, as in Japan, increasing 35.4% year on year.」
Sales of foodservice seasonings at overseas subsidiaries increased 35.4% year on year, and growth in the overseas business continued. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「Meanwhile, at overseas subsidiaries, sales of foodservice seasonings continued to perform well, as in Japan, increasing 45.4% year on year.」
Sales of foodservice seasonings at overseas subsidiaries increased 45.4% year on year, and growth in the overseas business continued throughout the year. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Meanwhile, at overseas subsidiaries, sales of foodservice seasonings continued to perform well, as in Japan, increasing 52.7% year on year.」
Sales of foodservice seasonings at overseas subsidiaries increased 52.7% year on year, and growth in 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.」
Sales of foodservice seasonings at overseas subsidiaries increased 58.7% year on year, and growth in the overseas business continued. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Meanwhile, at overseas subsidiaries, sales of foodservice seasonings remained strong, as in Japan, increasing 67.0% year on year.」
Sales of foodservice seasonings at overseas subsidiaries increased 67.0% year on year, and growth in the overseas business continued. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「Meanwhile, at overseas subsidiaries, sales of foodservice seasonings remained strong, as in Japan, increasing 100.9% year on year.」
Sales of foodservice seasonings at overseas subsidiaries increased 100.9% year on year, driving growth in the overseas business. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Meanwhile, at overseas subsidiaries, sales of foodservice seasonings remained strong, as in Japan, at 105.5% of the year-earlier level.」
Sales of foodservice seasonings at overseas subsidiaries remained strong, at 105.5% of the year-earlier level. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Meanwhile, at overseas subsidiaries, sales of foodservice seasonings remained strong, as in Japan, increasing 108.4% year on year.」
Sales of foodservice seasonings at overseas subsidiaries increased 108.4% year on year, driving continued growth in the overseas business. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Meanwhile, in the North American market, sales of foodservice seasonings remained strong, as in Japan, increasing 87.5% year on year.」
Sales of foodservice seasonings in the North American market increased 87.5% year on year, and growth in the overseas business continued. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「Meanwhile, in overseas markets, one year after the US plant began operations, sales of foodservice seasonings remained strong, as in Japan, at 209.8% of the year-earlier level.」
Sales of foodservice seasonings overseas stood at 209.8% of the year-earlier level one year after the US plant began operations. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Meanwhile, in overseas markets, sales of foodservice seasonings continued to perform well, as in Japan, one year after the US plant began operations, reaching 292.7% of the previous year's level.」
Overseas sales of foodservice seasonings continued to perform well even after one year of operations at the US plant. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Meanwhile, in overseas markets, sales of foodservice seasonings performed well, as in Japan, following the start of operations at the US plant, increasing 495.4% year on year.」
Overseas sales of foodservice seasonings increased 495.4% year on year following the start of operations at the US plant. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Meanwhile, in overseas markets, sales of foodservice seasonings continued to perform well, as in Japan, following the start of operations at the US plant completed at the end of last year.」
The US plant completed at the end of last year began operations, and overseas sales of foodservice seasonings are performing well. - 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 positions its overseas business as a major future growth pillar and plans to advance local production and sales from its US plant.