R&D focused on higher value-added products, safety and regional resources
First written in FY2017. 3 of 8 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
NittoBest moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2026.
2 other companies' latest entry also says "Reframed".
- FY2026ReframedAnnual report
「During the current consolidated fiscal year, the Company conducted R&D centered on the Development Headquarters through a 2-department structure comprising the Research Department and Design and Development Department, formerly the Technology Development Center.」
The Company reorganized its previous structure of the Development Department, Research Department and Technology Development Center into a 2-department structure comprising the Research Department and Design and Development Department, with the Technology Development Center positioned as the Design and Development Department. Research on alternative proteins and underutilized resources has continued. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「To promote the achievement of high quality, the Company conducted R&D centered on the Development Headquarters through a structure of 2 departments and 1 center: the Development Department, Research Department and newly established Technology Development Center.」
The Company defined its R&D structure as 2 departments and 1 center comprising the Development Department, Research Department and newly established Technology Development Center. It also pursued research on alternative proteins and underutilized resources. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「To promote the achievement of high quality, the Company established a Development Headquarters and conducted R&D through a 4-department structure comprising the Prototype Development, Research, Processing Technology and newly established Development departments.」
To achieve high quality, the Company established a Development Headquarters and defined its R&D structure as 4 departments, including the newly established Development Department. - FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「For major product groups, including meat products, prepared foods and desserts, the Company established technology development themes for each group and developed new products and proposed new menu items.」
The Company has continued R&D on new products and menu proposals for major product groups, quality improvement, higher value-added products, safety and allergy-related measures. - FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「② To ensure safety as products addressing food allergies expand, the Company strengthened its system for managing and analyzing allergenic substances.」
The Company has continued to disclose the strengthening of its management and analytical system to ensure the safety of products addressing allergies. No new implementation results are stated. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「For microbiological testing, the Company introduced a new testing method for enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli. To ensure safety as products addressing food allergies expand, it strengthened its system for managing and analyzing allergenic substances.」
The Company disclosed the specific R&D progress of introducing a new testing method for enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli and strengthening its system for managing and analyzing allergenic substances. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「For major product groups, including meat products, prepared foods and desserts, the Company established technology development themes for each group and developed new products and proposed new menu items. To further improve product quality and add value, it pursued processing technology development using new quality evaluation technology.」
The Company has continued to focus its R&D on new products and menu items for major product groups, quality improvement, higher value-added products and quality evaluation technology. It also describes research on safety, allergy-related measures and resources from Yamagata Prefecture, but does not specify concrete achievement milestones. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「1. Manufacturing technology development for higher value-added products ① For major product groups, including meat products, prepared foods and desserts, the Company established technology development themes for each group and developed new products and proposed new menu items. ② To address customer needs, the Company pursued technology development to achieve higher value-added products while curbing price increases.」
The Company identifies new products and menu items for major product groups, technology that combines higher value-added products with restraint of price increases, and quality evaluation technology as R&D priorities. It also conducts research on safety, allergy-related measures and resources from Yamagata Prefecture.