Cost Reduction Through a Review of Contract Farming, Materials, Production and Logistics
First written in FY2023. 5 of 8 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2024-Q2. Latest entry: 2026-06-30.
21 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- 2026-06-30AdvancedEarnings
「Although sales declined, profit increased because raw vegetable prices remained stable as weather conditions were relatively favorable, and because of initiatives to improve the efficiency and automation of the production structure.」
The disclosure identifies improved production efficiency and automation as specific initiatives that contributed to profit improvement. - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「We will pursue cost reductions by reviewing the production system, including expanding contract cultivation of vegetables used as raw materials, introducing labor-saving machinery, reducing unprofitable products and consolidating the number of items. We will improve profitability through efficient manufacturing at the Ibaraki Plant of 株式会社ピックルスコーポレーション. In addition, we will reduce fixed costs and improve the working environment by transitioning some plants from a 2-shift system to a day-shift system.」
In addition to efficient manufacturing at the Ibaraki Plant, consolidating the number of items, contract cultivation, labor-saving machinery and reducing unprofitable products, the company has specified transitioning some plants from a 2-shift system to a day-shift system as a cost reduction measure. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「In manufacturing, 株式会社ピックルスコーポレーション newly established and began operating the Ibaraki Plant in December 2024 in Yachiyo, Yuki District, Ibaraki Prefecture. The plant produces products including Gohan ga Susumu Kimchi and is pursuing mechanization to improve production efficiency.」
The Ibaraki Plant, established with the aim of mechanizing the manufacturing process and capitalizing on the advantages of procuring Chinese cabbage, began operating in December 2024 and is working to improve production efficiency. - FY2024RestatedAnnual report
「We will pursue cost reductions by expanding contract cultivation of vegetables used as raw materials, reviewing materials procurement methods, reviewing containers and packaging formats, introducing labor-saving machinery, consolidating unprofitable products, and reviewing production and logistics systems.」
The company continues cost reduction measures involving contract cultivation, materials and packaging, production and logistics, labor saving, and the consolidation of unprofitable products. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Further mechanization of the manufacturing process is necessary to secure profits on an ongoing basis. In addition, Yachiyo, Yuki District, Ibaraki Prefecture, is a major production area for Chinese cabbage, the main raw material for kimchi, and is advantageously located for raw material procurement. Accordingly, we decided to construct the Ibaraki Plant (provisional name) as a dedicated facility specializing in the manufacture of kimchi products.」
The company has specified further mechanization of the manufacturing process to secure profits and the construction of a dedicated plant that will capitalize on the advantages of procuring Chinese cabbage. - FY2023First statedAnnual report
「We will pursue cost reductions by expanding contract cultivation of vegetables used as raw materials, reviewing materials procurement methods, reviewing containers and packaging formats, introducing labor-saving machinery, and reviewing production and logistics systems.」
The company specifically lists cost reduction measures covering raw material procurement, materials, packaging, production equipment, and production and logistics systems.