Expanding core business profitability and achieving a competitive advantage
First written in FY2016. 14 of 39 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q3. Latest entry: FY2026.
0 other companies' latest entry also says "Other".
- FY2026Processed seafood products and prepared foods: higher sales but lower profit; mushrooms: higher sales and narrower lossAnnual report
「Accordingly, revenue was ¥31.318 billion, an increase of ¥848 million, or 2.8%, from the previous consolidated fiscal year, while operating profit was ¥751 million, compared with operating profit of ¥1.007 billion in the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
The processed seafood products and prepared foods business recorded 2.8% revenue growth, while operating profit decreased from ¥1.007 billion to ¥751 million. The mushroom business recorded 3.3% revenue growth, while its operating loss narrowed from ¥251 million to ¥247 million. - FY2026-H1The fish paste products and prepared foods businesses posted higher revenue but lower profit, while the mushroom business increased revenue and narrowed its lossAnnual report
「Revenue exceeded that of the same quarter of the previous year as selling prices rose following the price revisions implemented for deliveries from 1 March 2025, sales volume increased for stick-type crab-flavored surimi and hanpen, and sales of products offering extended shelf life and convenience that meet consumer needs remained steady. Profit fell below that of the same quarter of the previous year despite efforts to improve productivity and continue reducing costs, mainly due to higher costs for raw materials, including surimi, the main raw material, and labor. Accordingly, revenue in this segment was ¥17.309 billion, an increase of ¥388 million, or 2.3%, from the same quarter of the previous year, while segment profit (operating profit) was ¥805 million, compared with segment profit (operating profit) of ¥1.020 billion in the same quarter of the previous year.」
The processed seafood products and prepared foods business recorded 2.3% revenue growth due to price revisions and higher sales volume, while operating profit decreased from ¥1.020 billion to ¥805 million due to higher raw material and labor costs. - FY2025The core business recorded higher revenue but lower profitAnnual report
「Revenue benefited from the price revisions implemented for deliveries from 1 March 2025, increased sales volume, particularly of stick-type crab-flavored surimi, and steady sales of products offering extended shelf life and convenience that meet consumer needs. Profit fell below that of the same period of the previous year due to higher costs, including raw materials and labor, despite efforts to improve factory productivity.」
The processed seafood products and prepared foods business recorded revenue of ¥30.469 billion, up 0.5%, while segment profit decreased from ¥1.309 billion to ¥1.007 billion. Price revisions, higher sales volume and productivity improvements were offset by increases in raw material and labor costs. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Profit exceeded that of the same quarter of the previous year as factory productivity improved and higher sales volume improved factory utilization, despite higher costs including labor and packaging materials. Accordingly, revenue in this segment was ¥16.920 billion, an increase of ¥304 million, or 1.8%, from the same quarter of the previous year, while segment profit (operating profit) was ¥1.020 billion, compared with segment profit (operating profit) of ¥792 million in the same quarter of the previous year.」
The processed seafood products and prepared foods business recorded 1.8% revenue growth, while segment profit increased from ¥792 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥1.020 billion. Improved factory productivity and utilization drove progress in the profitability of the core business. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「The start of operations at the second head office plant dedicated to producing the company's flagship crab-flavored surimi products improved production efficiency, while electricity charges were below initial assumptions. As a result, performance exceeded that of the previous fiscal year. Accordingly, revenue in this segment was ¥30.304 billion, an increase of ¥1.857 billion, or 6.5%, from the previous consolidated fiscal year, while segment profit (operating profit) was ¥1.309 billion, compared with a segment loss (operating loss) of ¥288 million in the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
Against a backdrop of improved production efficiency following the start of operations at the second head office plant and other factors, the processed seafood products and prepared foods business recorded higher revenue and swung from a segment loss to an operating profit of ¥1.309 billion. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Profit exceeded that of the same quarter of the previous year as the rise in raw material prices, including those for surimi, the main raw material, eased, despite higher costs for fats and oils, packaging materials and other items. Production efficiency improved following the start of operations in April 2023 at the second head office plant dedicated to producing Salad Stick, its flagship product, and electricity charges were below the company's assumptions. Accordingly, revenue in this segment was ¥23.962 billion, an increase of ¥1.727 billion, or 7.8%, from the same quarter of the previous year, while segment profit (operating profit) was ¥1.297 billion, compared with a segment loss (operating loss) of ¥170 million in the same quarter of the previous year.」
Against a backdrop of improved production efficiency following the start of operations at the second head office plant and other factors, the processed seafood products and prepared foods business swung from an operating loss of ¥170 million in the same period of the previous year to an operating profit of ¥1.297 billion, while revenue increased 7.8%. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Profit exceeded that of the same quarter of the previous year as the rise in raw material prices, including those for surimi, the main raw material, eased, despite higher costs for fats and oils, packaging materials and other items. Production efficiency improved following the start of operations in April 2023 at the second head office plant dedicated to producing Salad Stick, its flagship product, and electricity charges were below the company's assumptions. Accordingly, revenue in this segment was ¥16.616 billion, an increase of ¥883 million, or 5.6%, from the same quarter of the previous year, while segment profit (operating profit) was ¥792 million, compared with segment profit (operating profit) of ¥119 million in the same quarter of the previous year.」
The processed seafood products and prepared foods business recorded 5.6% revenue growth, while segment profit increased from ¥119 million to ¥792 million, driven by improved production efficiency following the start of operations at the second head office plant, a pause in the rise in raw material prices and lower-than-expected electricity charges. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Profit exceeded that of the same quarter of the previous year despite continued high prices for raw materials, including surimi, the main raw material, and higher costs for energy, fats and oils, packaging materials and other items due to the situation in Ukraine and the depreciation of the yen. This was because the company's second head office plant, dedicated to producing Salad Stick, its flagship product, began operations in April 2023, improving production efficiency. Accordingly, revenue in this segment was ¥6.455 billion, an increase of ¥237 million, or 3.8%, from the same quarter of the previous year, while segment profit (operating profit) was ¥17 million, compared with a segment loss (operating loss) of ¥162 million in the same quarter of the previous year.」
The start of operations at the second head office plant improved production efficiency, allowing the processed seafood products and prepared foods business to swing from an operating loss of ¥162 million in the same period of the previous year to an operating profit of ¥17 million. - FY2023The processed seafood products and prepared foods business moved into an operating loss despite higher revenueAnnual report
「Revenue exceeded that of the previous fiscal year, helped by the effect of higher selling prices following price revisions implemented, with customers' understanding and cooperation, for deliveries from 1 September 2022 and 1 March 2023, despite lower sales volume. Profit fell below that of the previous fiscal year as prices for raw materials, including surimi, the main raw material, remained high, egg prices rose due to avian influenza, and various costs, including energy, fats and oils, and packaging materials, increased due to the situation in Ukraine and the sharp depreciation of the yen. Accordingly, revenue in this segment was ¥28.447 billion, an increase of ¥1.339 billion, or 4.9%, from the previous consolidated fiscal year, while the segment loss (operating loss) was ¥288 million, compared with segment profit (operating profit) of ¥77 million in the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
Revenue increased 4.9% due to the price revisions, but higher costs for raw materials, eggs and energy caused segment profit to swing from a profit of ¥77 million to an operating loss of ¥288 million. - FY2023-Q3The processed seafood products and prepared foods business moved into the red despite higher revenue from price revisionsAnnual report
「Revenue exceeded that of the same quarter of the previous year, helped by the effect of higher selling prices following price revisions implemented, with customers' understanding and cooperation, for deliveries from 1 September 2022 and 1 March 2023, despite lower sales volume. Profit fell below that of the same quarter of the previous year as prices for raw materials, including surimi, the main raw material, remained high, egg prices rose due to avian influenza, and various costs, including energy, fats and oils, and packaging materials, increased due to the situation in Ukraine and the sharp depreciation of the yen. Accordingly, revenue in this segment was ¥22.234 billion, an increase of ¥787 million, or 3.7%, from the same quarter of the previous year, while the segment loss (operating loss) was ¥170 million, compared with segment profit (operating profit) of ¥278 million in the same quarter of the previous year.」
Revenue increased 3.7% due to the price revisions, but sales volume declined, and higher costs for raw materials, eggs and energy caused the business to swing from operating profit of ¥278 million in the same period of the previous year to an operating loss of ¥170 million. - FY2023-Q2The processed seafood products and prepared foods business recorded lower profit despite plans for additional price revisionsAnnual report
「Profit fell below that of the same quarter of the previous year as raw material prices, including those for surimi, the main raw material, continued to rise, while various costs, including energy, fats and oils, and packaging materials, also increased due to the situation in Ukraine and the sharp depreciation of the yen. Against this difficult cost environment, the company plans to revise prices for processed seafood products and prepared foods by approximately 5% to 15% for deliveries from 1 March 2023.」
The processed seafood products and prepared foods business recorded a 3.5% increase in revenue, while segment profit decreased from ¥360 million to ¥119 million. In response to higher costs, the company plans to implement additional price revisions of approximately 5% to 15% for deliveries from 1 March 2023. - FY2023-Q1The processed seafood products and prepared foods business recorded lower profit despite wider price revisionsAnnual report
「Raw material prices, including those for surimi, the main raw material, continued to rise, while various costs, including energy, fats and oils, and packaging materials, also increased due to the situation in Ukraine and the sharp depreciation of the yen. Against this backdrop, the company revised prices for processed seafood products and prepared foods by approximately 5% to 20% for deliveries from 1 September 2022, but profitability fell below that of the same quarter of the previous year.」
The company widened the price-revision range for processed seafood products and prepared foods from approximately 5% to 15% to approximately 5% to 20%, but the segment loss for the quarter widened from ¥105 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥162 million. - FY2022The processed seafood products and prepared foods business recorded a substantial decline in profitAnnual report
「Accordingly, revenue in this segment was ¥27.107 billion, while segment profit (operating profit) was ¥46 million, compared with segment profit (operating profit) of ¥924 million in the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
Segment profit in the processed seafood products and prepared foods business decreased from ¥924 million in the previous fiscal year to ¥46 million. The company cited higher costs for raw materials, energy and cooking oil, together with the limited profit impact of the price revisions. - FY2022-Q3The processed seafood products and prepared foods business recorded lower profit as the effect of price revisions was limitedAnnual report
「In response to these conditions, the company revised prices for processed seafood products and prepared foods by approximately 5% to 15% for shipments from 1 March 2022. However, the effect during the fiscal year was limited, and performance fell below that of the same quarter of the previous year. Accordingly, revenue in this segment was ¥21.447 billion, while segment profit (operating profit) was ¥254 million, compared with segment profit (operating profit) of ¥1.055 billion in the same quarter of the previous year.」
The company implemented price revisions of 5% to 15% for processed seafood products and prepared foods, but the effect was limited, and segment profit decreased from ¥1.055 billion in the same period of the previous year to ¥254 million. - FY2022-Q2Processed seafood products and prepared foods business: lower revenue and lower profitAnnual report
「Profitability was affected by continued high surimi prices amid growing demand for processed seafood products driven by rising health consciousness worldwide and economic growth in emerging markets. In addition, cooking oil prices rose as the global economic recovery from COVID-19 pushed up energy prices and unfavorable weather conditions reduced production volumes of grains and other commodities. As a result, performance fell below that of the same quarter of the previous year. Accordingly, revenue in this segment was ¥15.205 billion, while segment profit (operating profit) was ¥361 million, compared with segment profit (operating profit) of ¥871 million in the same quarter of the previous year.」
Segment profit in the processed seafood products and prepared foods business decreased from ¥871 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥361 million due to higher costs for surimi, energy, cooking oil and other items. - FY2022-Q1Processed seafood products and prepared foods business: lower revenue and lower profitAnnual report
「Profitability was affected by increased demand for processed seafood products due to the expansion of stay-at-home consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic, growing health consciousness worldwide and economic growth in emerging markets. Surimi prices remained high, while higher prices for cooking oil and eggs and rising energy prices also weighed on performance, which fell below that of the same quarter of the previous year. Accordingly, revenue in this segment was ¥6.178 billion, while the segment loss (operating loss) was ¥120 million, compared with a segment loss (operating loss) of ¥41 million in the same quarter of the previous year.」
The segment loss in the processed seafood products and prepared foods business widened from ¥41 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥120 million due to higher costs for surimi, cooking oil, eggs and energy. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「Profitability was under continued pressure as surimi prices rose throughout the planning period in response to expanding global demand for processed seafood products, contributing to higher costs. Against this backdrop, the company worked to strengthen and improve its earnings and financial foundations throughout the planning period by improving staffing efficiency on production lines to raise production efficiency, conducting cost-reduction activities through the Earnings Structure Reform Committee, reducing unprofitable product items, and liquidating its consolidated subsidiary マルス蒲鉾工業株式会社.」
Amid surging surimi prices, the company implemented production-line efficiency improvements, cost reductions, reductions in unprofitable product items and the liquidation of a subsidiary. Segment profit in the processed seafood products and prepared foods business increased from ¥818 million to ¥924 million. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Profitability remained under pressure as demand for processed seafood products expanded on the back of economic growth in emerging markets and growing health consciousness worldwide, while surimi prices remained high. However, internal factors, including production-line rationalization and a review of product items, and external factors, including lower energy prices, helped performance exceed that of the same quarter of the previous year. Accordingly, revenue in this segment was ¥23.593 billion, a decrease of ¥697 million, or 2.9%, from the same quarter of the previous year, while segment profit (operating profit) was ¥1.055 billion, compared with segment profit (operating profit) of ¥776 million in the same quarter of the previous year.」
The processed seafood products and prepared foods business recorded lower revenue, while segment profit increased from ¥776 million to ¥1.055 billion. The figures show progress in profitability against a backdrop of production-line rationalization and a review of product items. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Profitability remained under pressure as demand for processed seafood products expanded on the back of economic growth in emerging markets and growing health consciousness worldwide, while surimi prices remained high. However, internal factors, including production-line rationalization and a review of product items, and external factors, including lower energy prices, helped performance exceed that of the same quarter of the previous year. Accordingly, revenue in this segment was ¥16.796 billion, a decrease of ¥220 million, or 1.3%, from the same quarter of the previous year, while segment profit (operating profit) was ¥871 million, compared with segment profit (operating profit) of ¥597 million in the same quarter of the previous year.」
The processed seafood products and prepared foods business recorded a 1.3% decline in revenue, while segment profit increased from ¥597 million to ¥871 million. The figures show progress in profitability against a backdrop of production-line rationalization and a review of product items. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Profitability remained under pressure as demand for processed seafood products expanded on the back of economic growth in emerging markets and growing health consciousness worldwide, while surimi prices remained high. However, internal factors, including production-line rationalization, and external factors, including lower energy prices, helped performance exceed that of the same quarter of the previous year. Accordingly, revenue in this segment was ¥6.674 billion, a decrease of ¥2 million, or 0.0%, from the same quarter of the previous year, while the segment loss (operating loss) was ¥41 million, compared with a segment loss (operating loss) of ¥134 million in the same quarter of the previous year.」
The processed seafood products and prepared foods business recorded virtually flat revenue, while the segment loss narrowed from ¥134 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥41 million. Profitability improvements from production-line rationalization and other measures are reflected in the figures. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「Accordingly, revenue in this segment was ¥30.530 billion, an increase of ¥591 million, or 2.0%, from the previous consolidated fiscal year, while segment profit (operating profit) was ¥818 million, compared with segment profit (operating profit) of ¥299 million in the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
The processed seafood products and prepared foods business recorded 2.0% revenue growth, while segment profit increased from ¥299 million to ¥818 million. A concrete improvement in the profitability of the core business is evident. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Profitability remained under pressure as stronger global demand for seafood, driven by growing health consciousness worldwide, pushed up surimi prices. However, cost-reduction efforts, including more efficient staffing of production lines and lower energy consumption, together with the external benefit of lower energy prices due to lower crude oil prices, resulted in performance exceeding that of the same quarter of the previous year. Accordingly, revenue in this segment was ¥24.291 billion, an increase of ¥108 million, or 0.4%, from the same quarter of the previous year, while segment profit (operating profit) was ¥776 million, compared with segment profit (operating profit) of ¥528 million in the same quarter of the previous year.」
The processed seafood products and prepared foods business recorded 0.4% revenue growth, while segment profit increased from ¥528 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥776 million. A concrete improvement in the profitability of the core business is evident. - FY2020-Q2Processed seafood products and prepared foods: lower revenue, higher profit; mushrooms: higher revenue, lower profitAnnual report
「Accordingly, revenue in this segment was ¥17.016 billion, a decrease of ¥77 million, or 0.5%, from the same quarter of the previous year, while segment profit (operating profit) was ¥597 million, compared with segment profit (operating profit) of ¥413 million in the same quarter of the previous year. Accordingly, revenue in this segment was ¥2.605 billion, an increase of ¥17 million, or 0.7%, from the same quarter of the previous year, while segment profit (operating profit) was ¥505 million, compared with segment profit (operating profit) of ¥511 million in the same quarter of the previous year.」
The processed seafood products and prepared foods business recorded a 0.5% decline in revenue, while segment profit increased from ¥413 million to ¥597 million. The mushroom business recorded 0.7% revenue growth, while segment profit decreased from ¥511 million to ¥505 million. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Profitability remained under pressure as surimi prices rose amid stronger global demand for seafood. However, the company pursued cost reductions, including more efficient staffing of production lines and lower energy consumption, with the aim of improving labor productivity. As a result, performance exceeded that of the same quarter of the previous year. Accordingly, revenue in this segment was ¥6.677 billion, an increase of ¥171 million, or 2.6%, from the same quarter of the previous year, while the segment loss (operating loss) was ¥134 million, compared with a segment loss (operating loss) of ¥333 million in the same quarter of the previous year.」
The processed seafood products and prepared foods business recorded 2.6% revenue growth, while the segment loss narrowed from ¥333 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥134 million. The cost-reduction measures produced a concrete improvement in the profitability of the core business. - FY2019-Q3Processed seafood products and prepared foods: lower sales and profit; mushrooms: higher sales and profitAnnual report
「The core product line, Kani-kama (crab-flavored surimi), performed well as its high-protein nutritional value and health benefits, including the suppression of rises in blood glucose levels, were featured on television as contributing to healthy longevity. Sales of Salad Stick Setouchi Lemon Flavor, a companion product to Salad Stick, were also supported by its refreshing flavor during the summer. In addition, sales of Unaru Deliciousness Una Jiro grew as awareness increased of the product as an alternative to eel, whose price has continued to rise amid poor catches of juvenile eels. Among new products, the company launched Sport Chiku as a protein supplement for people who enjoy sports.」
The processed seafood products and prepared foods business recorded revenue of ¥24.183 billion, down 1.8%, while segment profit decreased from ¥666 million to ¥528 million. Meanwhile, the mushroom business recorded revenue of ¥4.052 billion, up 14.3%, and segment profit increased from ¥434 million to ¥833 million. - FY2019-Q2Processed seafood products and prepared foods: lower sales and profit; mushrooms: higher sales and profitAnnual report
「In terms of profit, the company is promoting cost reductions centered on labor-saving measures, but profit fell below the same quarter of the previous year due to higher surimi prices resulting from stronger global demand, as well as higher labor costs associated with rising wage rates and increased energy costs. As a result, segment sales were ¥17.093 billion, a decrease of ¥343 million, or 2.0%, from the same quarter of the previous year, and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥413 million, compared with segment profit (operating profit) of ¥697 million in the same quarter of the previous year. In terms of production, the company worked to ensure stable cultivation and achieve efficient production. In terms of sales, stronger sales promotion, including menu proposals aimed at stimulating demand for maitake mushrooms, resulted in sales and profit both exceeding the same quarter of the previous year. As a result, segment sales were ¥2.588 billion, an increase of ¥345 million, or 15.4%, from the same quarter of the previous year, and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥511 million, compared with segment profit (operating profit) of ¥219 million in the same quarter of the previous year.」
The processed seafood products and prepared foods business posted a 2.0% decline in sales, and segment profit decreased from ¥697 million to ¥413 million. Meanwhile, the mushroom business posted a 15.4% increase in sales, and segment profit increased from ¥219 million to ¥511 million. - FY2019-Q1Processed seafood products and prepared foods: lower sales and profit; mushrooms: turned profitableAnnual report
「In terms of profit, the company is promoting cost reductions centered on labor-saving measures, but profit fell below the same quarter of the previous year due to higher surimi prices resulting from stronger global demand and foreign exchange effects, as well as higher labor costs associated with rising wage rates and increased energy costs. As a result, segment sales were ¥6.506 billion, a decrease of ¥113 million, or 1.7%, from the same quarter of the previous year, and segment loss (operating loss) was ¥333 million, compared with a segment loss (operating loss) of ¥56 million in the same quarter of the previous year. In terms of production, the company strengthened efficient production and worked to ensure stable cultivation, while in terms of sales, stronger sales promotion resulted in sales and profit both exceeding the same quarter of the previous year. As a result, segment sales were ¥990 million, an increase of ¥204 million, or 26.0%, from the same quarter of the previous year, and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥25 million, compared with a segment loss (operating loss) of ¥138 million in the same quarter of the previous year.」
The processed seafood products and prepared foods business posted a 1.7% decline in sales, and the segment loss widened from ¥56 million to ¥333 million. Meanwhile, the mushroom business posted a 26.0% increase in sales and turned a loss of ¥138 million in the previous year into a profit of ¥25 million. - FY2018Divergent performance across the 2 core businessesAnnual report
「As a result, segment sales were ¥30.145 billion, a decrease of ¥21 million, or 0.1%, from the previous consolidated fiscal year, and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥537 million, compared with segment profit (operating profit) of ¥1.062 billion in the previous consolidated fiscal year. As a result, segment sales were ¥4.385 billion, an increase of ¥246 million, or 6.0%, from the previous consolidated fiscal year, and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥336 million, compared with segment profit (operating profit) of ¥123 million in the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
The processed seafood products and prepared foods business posted lower sales and profit, while the mushroom business posted a 6.0% increase in sales and segment profit increased from ¥123 million to ¥336 million. - FY2018-Q3Higher sales in both core businesses, but divergent profit trendsAnnual report
「As a result, segment sales were ¥24.615 billion, an increase of ¥101 million, or 0.4%, from the same quarter of the previous year, and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥666 million, compared with segment profit (operating profit) of ¥1.131 billion in the same quarter of the previous year. As a result, segment sales were ¥3.545 billion, an increase of ¥160 million, or 4.7%, from the same quarter of the previous year, and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥434 million, compared with segment profit (operating profit) of ¥359 million in the same quarter of the previous year.」
The processed seafood products and prepared foods business posted a 0.4% increase in sales, while segment profit decreased from ¥1.131 billion to ¥666 million. The mushroom business posted a 4.7% increase in sales, and segment profit also increased from ¥359 million to ¥434 million. - FY2018-Q2Processed seafood products and prepared foods: higher sales and profit; mushrooms: higher sales and profitAnnual report
「In this segment, the company renewed core products that have been popular with customers for many years and improved quality, focusing on its main product line of reduced-sodium products. In addition, sales of products such as “Unaru Deliciousness Unajiro,” for which 26 July was registered as “Unajiro Day,” and “Salad Fish,” which delivers the distinctive flaky texture of white fish, remained strong. Oden products also performed well as temperatures fell from mid-November, resulting in sales exceeding the same quarter of the previous year. In terms of profit, however, profit fell below the same quarter of the previous year due to higher labor costs caused by labor shortages and higher energy costs. As a result, segment sales were ¥17.437 billion, an increase of ¥207 million, or 1.2%, from the same quarter of the previous year, and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥697 million, compared with segment profit (operating profit) of ¥899 million in the same quarter of the previous year. In this segment, vegetables were widely available in July and market prices for vegetables remained weak, but from autumn onward, vegetable market prices rose sharply due to the effects of unsettled weather and other factors, while mushroom prices remained firm. Against this backdrop, efforts to ensure stable production, improve quality and continuously promote sales resulted in sales and profit both exceeding the same quarter of the previous year. As a result, segment sales were ¥2.243 billion, an increase of ¥59 million, or 2.7%, from the same quarter of the previous year, and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥219 million, compared with segment profit (operating profit) of ¥193 million in the same quarter of the previous year.」
The processed seafood products and prepared foods business posted higher sales but lower profit due to increased labor and energy costs. The mushroom business exceeded the previous year in both sales and profit as a result of stable production, quality improvements and sales promotion. - FY2018-Q1Processed seafood products and prepared foods: higher sales; mushrooms: lower sales and profitAnnual report
「In terms of profit, energy costs increased and labor costs rose due to labor shortages, but profit remained at the same level as in the same quarter of the previous year because of higher sales. In terms of production, the company worked to improve quality and ensure stable cultivation, while strengthening sales promotion activities. However, sales fell below the same quarter of the previous year.」
Sales in the processed seafood products and prepared foods business increased by 1.8%, but the segment loss was unchanged from the previous year. In the mushroom business, efforts to improve quality, ensure stable cultivation and promote sales continued, but sales decreased by 3.4% and the segment loss widened. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「Segment profit (operating profit) in the processed seafood products and prepared foods business was ¥1.062 billion, compared with ¥612 million in the previous consolidated fiscal year, while segment profit (operating profit) in the mushroom business was ¥123 million, compared with ¥65 million in the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
Segment profit exceeded the previous year in both the processed seafood products and prepared foods business and the mushroom business, indicating full-year progress in expanding core business profitability. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result of efforts to ensure stable production, improve quality and continuously promote sales in the mushroom business, sales and profit both exceeded the same quarter of the previous year. As a result, segment sales were ¥3.385 billion, an increase of ¥42 million, or 1.3%, from the same quarter of the previous year, and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥359 million, compared with segment profit (operating profit) of ¥302 million in the same quarter of the previous year.」
Efforts to ensure stable production, improve quality and promote sales in the mushroom business resulted in sales and profit exceeding the previous year. Segment profit in the processed seafood products and prepared foods business also exceeded the previous year, indicating specific improvement in the profitability of the core businesses. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Amid these conditions, the company worked to ensure stable production and improve quality and continuously strengthened sales, but sales and profit both fell below the same quarter of the previous year.」
The mushroom business continued efforts to ensure stable production, improve quality and strengthen sales. Although profit in the processed seafood products and prepared foods business exceeded the same period of the previous year, sales and profit in the mushroom business fell below the previous year. - FY2017-Q1Specific measures statedAnnual report
「Amid these conditions, the company strengthened sales to major customers, but sales and profit both fell below the same quarter of the previous year.」
The company identified stronger sales to major customers as a means of expanding profitability in the mushroom business. Meanwhile, sales and profit for the quarter were below the same period of the previous year. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「② Expanding core business profitability and realizing a competitive advantage」
As specific measures to build a foundation for growth, the company has identified increased profitability and competitiveness in core businesses, including processed seafood products and prepared foods.