Higher-quality, faster product development through collaboration between marketing and research and development
First written in FY2016. 7 of 14 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2021. Latest entry: FY2025.
3 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「Our research and development functions are handled by the Research Institute, Technical Center, Innovation Center and Product Development Department of the Creative Headquarters. In addition to developing the taste of household and commercial products through design and prototyping, examining their industrialization, developing new technologies, conducting chemical analyses of products and raw materials, managing and disseminating information on food labeling and patents both inside and outside the company, the Research Institute, Technical Center and Innovation Center also conduct basic research on medium- to long-term research and development issues.」
The disclosure adds the Innovation Center to the former Research Institute, Technical Center and Product Development Department structure, and research and development expenses were ¥1,033 million. - FY2025-H1RestatedAnnual report
「The amount spent on research and development activities across the group during the cumulative interim accounting period was ¥523 million. There were no significant changes in the status of the group's research and development activities during the cumulative interim accounting period.」
The company recorded ¥523 million in research and development expenses, but stated that there were no significant changes in its research and development activities. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「Our research and development functions are handled by the Research Institute, Technical Center and Product Development Department of the Creative Headquarters. In addition to developing the taste of household and commercial products through design and prototyping, examining their industrialization, developing new technologies, conducting chemical analyses of products and raw materials, managing and disseminating information on food labeling and patents both inside and outside the company, the Research Institute and Technical Center also conduct basic research on medium- to long-term research and development issues.」
The group continued its research and development structure through the Research Institute, Technical Center and Product Development Department of the Creative Headquarters, and recorded ¥954 million in research and development expenses for the fiscal year, including research on health-oriented ingredients, fermentation technologies, functionality and extended shelf life. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Through this acquisition, we expect to acquire expertise in manufacturing technologies for powdered seasonings and establish and improve production capacity for small-volume products. By strengthening our development, manufacturing and supply structure, we will continue to respond closely to customers' diversifying needs.」
Through the acquisition of 丸二株式会社 as a subsidiary, the company is giving concrete form to its plans to acquire manufacturing technology for powdered seasonings, build production capacity for small-volume products, and strengthen its development, manufacturing and supply structure. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「丸二株式会社, established in 1967, manufactures and wholesales powdered and liquid seasonings and other products, and has expertise in manufacturing, particularly small-volume powdered and liquid products. It also specializes in developing products tailored to the tastes and preferences of western Japan and has established a flexible, agile production structure suited to high-mix, low-volume production.」
Through the acquisition of 丸二株式会社 as a subsidiary, the company plans to incorporate expertise in powdered and liquid seasonings, small-volume products, product development tailored to regional preferences, and high-mix, low-volume production. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「Our research and development functions are handled by the Research Institute, Technical Center and Product Development Department of the Creative Headquarters. In addition to developing the taste of household and commercial products through design and prototyping, examining their industrialization, developing new technologies, conducting chemical analyses of products and raw materials, managing and disseminating information on food labeling and patents both inside and outside the company, the Research Institute and Technical Center also conduct basic research on medium- to long-term research and development issues.」
The group continued its research and development structure through the Research Institute, Technical Center and Product Development Department of the Creative Headquarters, and research and development expenses for the fiscal year were ¥934 million. - FY2023-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「The amount spent on research and development activities across the group during the cumulative second quarter was ¥473 million. There were no significant changes in the status of the group's research and development activities during the cumulative second quarter.」
The company recorded ¥473 million in research and development expenses and stated that there were no significant changes in its research and development activities. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「Our research and development functions are handled by the Research Institute, Technical Center and Product Development Department of the Creative Headquarters. In addition to developing the taste of household and commercial products through design and prototyping, examining their industrialization, developing new technologies, conducting chemical analyses of products and raw materials, managing and disseminating information on food labeling and patents both inside and outside the company, the Research Institute and Technical Center also conduct basic research on medium- to long-term research and development issues.」
The disclosure describes the Creative Headquarters structure comprising the Research Institute, Technical Center and Product Development Department, with product development, industrialization, new technologies and basic research being pursued as an integrated effort. Research and development expenses for the fiscal year were ¥957 million. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「Our research and development functions are handled by the Research and Development Headquarters. In addition to developing the taste of household and commercial products through design and prototyping, examining their industrialization, developing new technologies, conducting chemical analyses of products and raw materials, managing and disseminating information on food labeling and patents both inside and outside the company, the Research and Development Headquarters also conducts basic research on medium- to long-term research and development issues. It also seeks to improve the quality and speed of product development based on the marketing and product strategies, and develops products and services that can provide a competitive advantage.」
The disclosure has shifted from the previous description of the Research Headquarters and the Product Development Department of the Marketing Headquarters to describing a structure centered on the Research and Development Headquarters, with product development, industrialization and basic research presented as an integrated function. - FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「There were no material changes in the status of the Group’s R&D activities during the six months ended June 30, XXXX.」
The company states that there have been no significant changes in its research and development activities, consistent with the continuation of a product development structure linking marketing and research and development. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「Our research and development functions are handled by the Research Headquarters and the Product Development Department of the Marketing Headquarters. The Research Headquarters develops the taste of household and commercial products through design and prototyping, examines their industrialization, develops new technologies, conducts chemical analyses of products and raw materials, manages and disseminates information on food labeling and patents both inside and outside the company, and also conducts basic research on medium- to long-term research and development issues. The Product Development Department seeks to improve the quality and speed of product development based on the marketing and product strategies, and develops products and services that can provide a competitive advantage.」
The group continues to describe a product development structure based on collaboration between the Research Headquarters and the Product Development Department of the Marketing Headquarters. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「Our research and development functions are handled by the Marketing Headquarters, Product Development Department and Research Headquarters. The Product Development Department seeks to improve the quality and speed of product development based on the marketing and product strategies, and develops products and services that can provide a competitive advantage.」
The group continues to operate a structure for advancing high-quality, rapid product development by coordinating its marketing and product strategies with research and development. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「The Product Development Department seeks to improve the quality and speed of product development based on the marketing and product strategies, and develops products and services that can provide a competitive advantage.」
The group continues to operate a structure for advancing high-quality, rapid product development by coordinating its marketing and product strategies with research and development. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「The Product Development Department seeks to improve the quality and speed of product development based on the marketing and product strategies, and develops products and services that can provide a competitive advantage.」
Research and development is managed through the Product Development Department, Research Headquarters, Marketing Headquarters, project teams and the Marketing Strategy Committee.