Commercialization of Edible Cellulose “Purunchan” for Food Applications
First written in FY2016. 8 of 18 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017. Latest entry: FY2026-H1.
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- FY2026-H1SoftenedAnnual report
「The company concluded that it would be difficult to improve performance and secure stable earnings going forward, and decided to withdraw from the business.」
After working for 5 years to commercialize edible cellulose product “Purunchan” for food applications without reaching the planned sales scale, the company decided to withdraw from the food business. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「In the food field, research was conducted with a university into the potential of edible cellulose, which is currently being marketed. Animal studies showed effects including increased endurance exercise capacity, reduced cholesterol and changes in gut bacteria, and the findings were presented at an academic conference.」
Research on edible cellulose progressed from university collaboration and confirmation of effects in animal studies to presentation at an academic conference. - FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In the Food segment, sales were ¥112 million, down 8.7% year on year, and the segment posted a loss of ¥42 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥37 million in the same quarter of the previous year.」
Commercialization of the Food segment, including the edible business, continues, but no milestones such as new product launches or the start of production have been indicated. Sales were ¥112 million, and the segment loss was ¥42 million. - FY2023-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In the Food segment, sales were ¥76 million, down 6.6% year on year, and the segment posted a loss of ¥30 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥28 million in the same quarter of the previous year.」
The food business continues to be disclosed, but no milestones such as new product launches or the start of production have been indicated. Sales were ¥76 million, and the segment loss was ¥30 million. - FY2022-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In the Food segment, resources were concentrated on the edible business in its second year of commercialization, but sluggish market conditions caused by the spread of COVID-19 continued,」
The edible business entered its second year of commercialization, and resources continue to be concentrated on it. No milestones such as new product launches or the start of production have been indicated. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Food segment, resources were concentrated on the edible business in its second year of commercialization, but sales were ¥35 million, up 35.9% year on year, and the segment posted a loss of ¥16 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥60 million in the same quarter of the previous year, as sluggish market conditions caused by the spread of COVID-19 continued.」
The edible business entered its second year of commercialization, and resource concentration continued. Sales were ¥35 million, up 35.9% year on year, while the segment loss narrowed from ¥60 million to ¥16 million. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Food segment, sales were ¥220 million, up 17.0% year on year, and the segment posted a loss of ¥197 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥155 million in the same period of the previous year, due in part to depreciation expenses on capital investments and sluggish market conditions caused by the spread of COVID-19, as the edible business entered its first year of commercialization.」
The edible business was disclosed as the Food segment in its first full year of commercialization, with sales reaching ¥220 million. Meanwhile, a segment loss of ¥197 million was recorded due to depreciation expenses on capital investments and other factors. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Food segment, sales were ¥163 million, up 13.3% year on year, and the segment posted a loss of ¥151 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥59 million in the same quarter of the previous year, due in part to depreciation expenses on capital investments and sluggish market conditions caused by the spread of COVID-19, as the edible business entered its first year of commercialization.」
The food business, including edible cellulose, entered its first year of commercialization and reached the stage where food was disclosed as an independent reporting segment. Sales were ¥163 million, while a segment loss of ¥151 million was recorded due to depreciation expenses on capital investments and other factors. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Other segment, ¥970 million was invested in production equipment at Umi Foods Co., Ltd.'s factory in Fukuoka.」
Although no direct link to edible cellulose food products is explicitly stated in the text, ¥970 million was invested in production equipment at Umi Foods' food factory, advancing the establishment of a production base for the food business. - FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The “Other” category consists of business segments not included in the reporting segments and includes software development and sales, food manufacturing, processing and sales, and horticulture, among other businesses.」
Food manufacturing, processing and sales are again confirmed to be included in the Other segment's business activities, but no new commercialization milestone is indicated for edible cellulose food products. - FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「The “Other” category consists of business segments not included in the reporting segments and includes software development and sales, food manufacturing, processing and sales, and horticulture, among other businesses.」
Food manufacturing, processing and sales are confirmed to be included in the Other segment's business activities, but no new commercialization milestone is indicated for edible cellulose food products. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「Primary reason for the business combination: to begin commercializing edible cellulose food products. Voting rights acquired: 100%」
The annual results also confirmed the acquisition of 100% of 株式会社宇美フーズ and its consolidation for the purpose of commercializing edible cellulose food products. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「To begin commercializing edible cellulose food products, the company acquired 株式会社宇美フーズ (Umi Foods Co., Ltd.), a food manufacturing, processing and sales company based in Umi, Kasuya District, Fukuoka Prefecture, in July 2018. From the next fiscal year onward, the company will begin full-scale production and expand its business into the food sector.」
The company reiterated the acquisition of 株式会社宇美フーズ and its plans for full-scale production from the next fiscal year onward and expansion into the food business. No newly completed items were indicated. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「株式会社宇美フーズ has been included in the scope of consolidation from the current consolidated second quarter. This is because the company acquired 100% of the voting rights in the acquired company through a cash-funded share acquisition.」
Regarding the acquisition of 株式会社宇美フーズ, the company disclosed the acquisition of 100% of the voting rights and its inclusion in the scope of consolidation. Post-acquisition consolidation and business integration progressed toward commercializing the edible cellulose food business. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「To begin commercializing edible cellulose food products, the company acquired 株式会社宇美フーズ (Umi Foods Co., Ltd.), a food manufacturing, processing and sales company based in Umi, Kasuya District, Fukuoka Prefecture, in July 2018. From the next fiscal year onward, the company will begin full-scale production and expand its business into the food sector.」
To commercialize edible cellulose food products, the company acquired 株式会社宇美フーズ and outlined plans for full-scale production from the next fiscal year onward and expansion into the food business. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「Including this research, the company will promote research and development in dyeing and finishing, fibers for non-apparel applications, and edible cellulose, as well as research and development in collaboration with universities and other research institutions.」
The company has reiterated its policy of continuing research and development on edible cellulose. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「For edible cellulose “ぷるんちゃん,” which the company launched last year, it developed a new product, “Takumi no Diet Noodles (Japanese Dashi Flavor),” which requires no cooking and can be eaten immediately, with sales scheduled to begin in 2017.」
The company developed a new product based on edible cellulose “ぷるんちゃん” and advanced to the stage of planning sales in 2017. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「As a new research achievement, the company launched edible cellulose “ぷるんちゃん” as dietary fiber made from cellulose, with a view to commercializing it for food applications.」
The company is expanding the results of its cellulose research into food applications and advancing commercialization of noodle-type and rice-grain-type products.