Declining Food Business Sales Volumes and Customer Exits
First written in FY2016. 14 of 35 entries say "Mitigated", first in FY2019. Latest entry: 2026-07-30.
Gun Ei Chemical Industry moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2016.
0 other companies' latest entry also says "Worsened".
- 2026-07-30WorsenedOccurring Fact
「足元の業績におきましては営業黒字を確保しているものの、同事業を取り巻く環境は急速かつ構造的に悪化しており、実質的なキャッシュフローはマイナスが継続する極めて厳しい状況にあります。」
食品事業について、従来の販売数量減少等の記載から、事業環境の構造的悪化と実質的なキャッシュフローの継続的なマイナスを伴う状況へと悪化が具体化している。 - FY2026WorsenedAnnual report
「In the food segment, the restaurant industry remained firm across the market as a whole, supported by inbound demand. However, our sales volume declined following a review of the product mix, and sales decreased 5.7% year on year to ¥4,564 million.」
While restaurant and inbound demand remained firm, a review of the product mix led to lower sales volume, resulting in lower food segment sales. - 2026-05-14RestatedEarnings
「当社は商品構成の見直しにより販売数量が減少し、売上高は前年比5.7%減少の4,564百万円となりました。」
商品構成の見直しによる販売数量減少と食品事業の減収を通期でも記載している。一方、採算是正によりセグメント利益は35百万円となった。 - FY2026-H1WorsenedAnnual report
「The food segment showed signs of recovery on demand from food-service businesses, including the restaurant industry, and inbound demand. However, sales volume declined following a review of the product mix, and sales decreased 9.4% year on year to ¥2,432 million. On the earnings front, efforts to improve profitability resulted in segment profit (operating profit) increasing 3.7% year on year to ¥114 million.」
A review of the product mix led to lower sales volume, and food segment sales decreased 9.4% year on year. The disclosure also notes recovery factors from restaurant and inbound demand, as well as higher profit resulting from efforts to improve profitability. - FY2025-H1WorsenedAnnual report
「In the food segment, demand for soft drinks resulting from the exceptionally hot summer and inbound demand led to signs of recovery, but sales volume declined following a review of the product mix. As a result, sales decreased 7.6% year on year to ¥2,684 million, while segment profit (operating profit) decreased 8.7% year on year to ¥110 million.」
While the exceptionally hot summer and inbound demand supported recovery, a review of the product mix led to lower sales volume, resulting in lower food segment sales and profit. - FY2024-Q3MitigatedAnnual report
「In the food segment, demand from food-service businesses, including the restaurant industry, showed signs of recovery as economic activity picked up following the easing of restrictions on activities. Meanwhile, beverage sales volume declined as rising prices strengthened consumers' preference for saving. Although we made price adjustments to reflect higher raw material costs, sales were broadly unchanged year on year at ¥4,082 million. On the earnings front, segment profit (operating profit) was ¥69 million, partly due to the effect of cost reductions, compared with a segment loss (operating loss) of ¥169 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Although the decline in beverage sales volume continued, the recovery in demand from food-service businesses, price adjustments and the effect of cost reductions kept sales broadly unchanged year on year, while segment results improved from a loss of ¥169 million in the same period of the previous year to a profit of ¥69 million. - FY2024-Q2Higher sales from price adjustments despite a decline in beverage sales volumeAnnual report
「In the food segment, demand from food-service businesses, including the restaurant industry, showed signs of recovery as economic activity picked up following the easing of restrictions on activities. Meanwhile, beverage sales volume declined as rising prices strengthened consumers' preference for saving, but price adjustments were made to reflect higher raw material and other costs. As a result, sales increased 3.3% year on year to ¥2,903 million, while segment profit (operating profit) was ¥120 million, compared with a segment loss (operating loss) of ¥81 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Although the decline in beverage sales volume was specifically reported, the recovery in demand from food-service businesses and price adjustments resulted in higher food segment sales, and segment results improved from a loss to a profit. - FY2024-Q1MitigatedAnnual report
「In the food segment, the beverage market recovered as economic activity picked up following the easing of restrictions on activities, and price adjustments were made to reflect higher raw material costs. As a result, sales increased 11.4% year on year to ¥1,545 million, while segment profit (operating profit) was ¥90 million, compared with a segment loss (operating loss) of ¥3 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The recovery in the beverage market and price adjustments resulted in an 11.4% year-on-year increase in food segment sales, with the segment moving from an operating loss of ¥3 million in the same period of the previous year to an operating profit of ¥90 million. - FY2023MitigatedAnnual report
「In addition, following price adjustments to reflect higher raw material costs, net sales increased 17.1% year on year to ¥5,499 million.」
Food segment sales increased, and the previous decline in sales volume and weak demand eased. However, higher raw material costs resulted in a segment loss of ¥211 million. - FY2023-Q3MitigatedAnnual report
「In the Food Business, products for alcoholic beverages declined as stay-at-home demand subsided, while products for soft drinks moved toward recovery due to extreme heat. In addition, partial price adjustments to reflect higher raw material costs resulted in net sales of ¥4,084 million, up 15.7% year on year, but the impact of cost increases, including continuing rises in raw material prices, resulted in a segment loss (operating loss) of ¥169 million, compared with segment profit (operating profit) of ¥47 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The recovery of products for soft drinks and price adjustments increased Food Business net sales 15.7%, easing the impact of declining sales volumes. Meanwhile, cost increases resulted in an operating loss of ¥169 million. - FY2023-Q2MitigatedAnnual report
「In the Food Business, the impact of COVID-19 began to ease, and the business moved toward recovery due to extreme heat. In addition, partial price adjustments to reflect higher prices for raw materials and other items resulted in net sales of ¥2,812 million, up 14.8% year on year, but the impact of cost increases, including continuing rises in raw material prices, resulted in a segment loss (operating loss) of ¥81 million, compared with segment profit (operating profit) of ¥64 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The Food Business recorded a 14.8% year-on-year increase in net sales due to recovering demand and price adjustments, easing the previous decline in sales volumes. Meanwhile, higher costs caused earnings to turn into an operating loss. - FY2023-Q1MitigatedAnnual report
「In the Food Business, the impact of COVID-19 began to ease, and the business moved toward recovery due to an early end to the rainy season and extreme heat. In addition, partial price adjustments to reflect higher raw material costs resulted in net sales of ¥1,387 million, up 9.4% year on year, but the impact of cost increases, including continuing rises in raw material prices, resulted in a segment loss (operating loss) of ¥3 million, compared with segment profit (operating profit) of ¥38 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The company states that Food Business demand moved toward recovery and net sales increased 9.4% year on year, easing the previous decline in sales volumes. However, higher costs, including raw material prices, resulted in an operating loss. - FY2022-Q3MitigatedAnnual report
「In the food business, despite the effects of COVID-19 and adverse summer weather, some products for beverages recovered and prices were adjusted to reflect soaring raw material costs. As a result, revenue increased 9.2% year on year to ¥3,530 million, and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥47 million, compared with a segment loss (operating loss) of ¥58 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The Food Business improved from lower net sales and a loss in the same period of the previous year to a 9.2% increase in net sales and segment profit of ¥47 million. - FY2022-Q2MitigatedAnnual report
「In the food business, despite the effects of COVID-19 and adverse summer weather, some products for beverages recovered and prices were adjusted to reflect soaring raw material costs. As a result, revenue increased 6.5% year on year to ¥2,448 million, and segment profit (operating profit) increased 595.1% to ¥64 million.」
The Food Business achieved a 6.5% year-on-year increase in net sales and segment profit of ¥64 million through the recovery of some beverage products and price adjustments, improving from a loss in the same period of the previous year. - FY2022-Q1MitigatedAnnual report
「In the Food Business, as the impact of COVID-19 continued to ease, the recovery of some beverage products and price adjustments to reflect higher raw material costs resulted in net sales of ¥1,268 million, up 6.7% year on year, and segment profit (operating profit) of ¥38 million, compared with a segment loss (operating loss) of ¥22 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The recovery of some beverage products and price adjustments improved the Food Business from an operating loss of ¥22 million in the same period of the previous year to an operating profit of ¥38 million. - FY2021Continued decline in sales and narrowing lossAnnual report
「In the Food Business, products for new-category alcoholic beverages increased due to the impact of so-called “stay-at-home consumption,” while saccharified products for soft drinks remained sluggish due to restrictions on going out, the cancellation of various events and unfavorable summer weather. As a result, net sales were ¥4,223 million, down 11.2% year on year. In terms of profit, the company reviewed its product mix and production efficiency and worked to reduce costs, improving the operating loss by ¥74 million from the previous year, although it remained a segment loss (operating loss) of ¥138 million, compared with a segment loss (operating loss) of ¥212 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Although the decline in Food Business net sales continued, the operating loss narrowed from ¥212 million to ¥138 million through a review of the product mix and production efficiency and cost reductions. - FY2021-Q3Continued decline in sales and narrowing lossAnnual report
「In the Food Business, sales of products for alcoholic beverages increased due to the rise in so-called “stay-at-home consumption,” but products for soft drinks remained sluggish due to restrictions on going out and the cancellation of various events amid the spread of COVID-19, as well as unfavorable summer weather. As a result, net sales were ¥3,233 million, down 11.2% year on year, and the segment loss (operating loss) was ¥58 million, compared with a segment loss (operating loss) of ¥133 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Although the decline in net sales continued due to sluggish sales of products for soft drinks, the operating loss narrowed from ¥133 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥58 million. Sales of products for alcoholic beverages increased due to stay-at-home consumption. - FY2021-Q2MitigatedAnnual report
「In the food business, products for alcoholic beverages increased due to the so-called “stay-at-home consumption,” but products for soft drinks remained sluggish due to voluntary restrictions on going out and the cancellation of various events amid the spread of COVID-19, as well as adverse summer weather. As a result, revenue decreased 9.9% year on year to ¥2,299 million, while segment profit (operating profit) was ¥9 million, compared with a segment loss (operating loss) of ¥69 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Although the decline in Food Business net sales continued, the year-on-year decline was 9.9%, and segment earnings improved from a loss of ¥69 million in the same period of the previous year to a profit of ¥9 million. - FY2021-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「In the Food Business, sales of products for alcoholic beverages increased due to the rise in so-called “stay-at-home consumption” accompanying restrictions on going out and the cancellation of various events amid the spread of COVID-19, but sales of products for soft drinks remained sluggish. As a result, net sales were ¥1,188 million, down 11.9% year on year, and the segment loss (operating loss) was ¥22 million, compared with a segment loss (operating loss) of ¥9 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The Food Business posted lower net sales due to sluggish sales of products for soft drinks, and its operating loss widened from ¥9 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥22 million. Meanwhile, sales of products for alcoholic beverages increased due to stay-at-home consumption, the company states. - FY2020-Q3MitigatedAnnual report
「In the Food Business, recovery in saccharified products resulted in net sales of ¥3,641 million, up 6.7% year on year, and a segment loss (operating loss) of ¥133 million, compared with a segment loss (operating loss) of ¥241 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The recovery in saccharified products led to higher Food Business net sales, while the operating loss narrowed from ¥241 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥133 million. - FY2020-Q2MitigatedAnnual report
「In the Food Business, recovery in saccharified products resulted in net sales of ¥2,552 million, up 8.5% year on year, and a segment loss (operating loss) of ¥69 million, compared with a segment loss (operating loss) of ¥131 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The recovery in saccharified products led to higher Food Business net sales, while the operating loss narrowed from ¥131 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥69 million. - FY2020-Q1MitigatedAnnual report
「In the Food Business, recovery in saccharified products resulted in net sales of ¥1,349 million, up 11.3% year on year, and a segment loss (operating loss) of ¥9 million, compared with a segment loss (operating loss) of ¥38 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The recovery in saccharified products led to an 11.3% year-on-year increase in Food Business net sales, while the operating loss narrowed from ¥38 million to ¥9 million. - FY2019MitigatedAnnual report
「In the Food Business, sales of high-fructose syrup for beverage applications remained broadly in line with the previous year, resulting in net sales of ¥4,565 million, up 1.2% year on year. In terms of profit, the impact of higher raw material prices, increased logistics costs and other factors resulted in a segment loss (operating loss) of ¥353 million, compared with a segment loss (operating loss) of ¥84 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The decline in sales of high-fructose syrup for beverage applications eased from a year-on-year decline in the previous year to roughly flat sales and an increase in sales, while the Food Business loss widened. - FY2019-Q3MaterialisedAnnual report
「In the Food Business, sales of high-fructose syrup for beverage applications remained sluggish, resulting in net sales of ¥3,411 million, down 1.7% year on year. In terms of profit, the impact of higher raw material prices, increased logistics costs and other factors resulted in a segment loss (operating loss) of ¥241 million, compared with segment profit (operating profit) of ¥9 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The company states that continued sluggish sales of high-fructose syrup for beverage applications led to lower Food Business net sales and an operating loss of ¥241 million. - FY2019-Q2MaterialisedAnnual report
「In the Food Business, the extreme summer heat negatively affected sales of soft drinks, and sluggish sales of high-fructose syrup for beverage applications resulted in net sales of ¥2,352 million, down 2.9% year on year. In terms of profit, the impact of higher raw material prices and other factors resulted in a segment loss (operating loss) of ¥131 million, compared with segment profit (operating profit) of ¥62 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Sluggish sales of high-fructose syrup for beverage applications and higher raw material prices caused Food Business net sales to decline 2.9% and earnings to turn from a profit in the same period of the previous year to an operating loss of ¥131 million. - FY2019-Q1MaterialisedAnnual report
「In the Food Business, sales of high-fructose syrup for various beverage applications remained sluggish, resulting in net sales of ¥1,212 million, down 5.5% year on year. In terms of profit, declining sales volumes and other factors resulted in a segment loss (operating loss) of ¥38 million, compared with segment profit (operating profit) of ¥68 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Sluggish demand for high-fructose syrup for beverage applications and declining sales volumes continued, resulting in a 5.5% decline in Food Business net sales and an operating loss of ¥38 million. - FY2018MaterialisedAnnual report
「In the Food Business, sales of high-fructose syrup for various beverage applications remained sluggish, resulting in net sales of ¥4,511 million, down 8.9% year on year. In terms of profit, declining sales volumes and other factors resulted in a segment loss (operating loss) of ¥84 million, compared with segment profit (operating profit) of ¥25 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The decline in sales volumes of high-fructose syrup for beverage applications continued, resulting in lower Food Business net sales and an operating loss. - FY2018-Q3MaterialisedAnnual report
「In the Food Business, sales of high-fructose syrup for various beverage applications remained sluggish, resulting in net sales of ¥3,470 million, down 9.2% year on year, and segment profit (operating profit) of ¥9 million, down 75.5% year on year.」
The company states that continued sluggish demand for high-fructose syrup for beverage applications led to a 9.2% decline in Food Business net sales and a 75.5% decline in segment profit. - FY2018-Q2MaterialisedAnnual report
「In the Food Business, sales of high-fructose syrup for various beverage applications remained sluggish, resulting in net sales of ¥2,423 million, down 9.8% year on year.」
Sluggish demand for high-fructose syrup for beverage applications led to a 9.8% year-on-year decline in Food Business net sales. Meanwhile, segment profit increased 50.5% year on year through higher productivity and cost reductions. - FY2018-Q1MaterialisedAnnual report
「In the food business, sales of isomerized sugar for various beverages remained sluggish, resulting in revenue declining 11.0% year on year to ¥1,282 million. In terms of profit, as a result of initiatives to improve productivity and reduce costs, segment profit (operating profit) increased 89.8% year on year to ¥68 million.」
Sluggish demand for high-fructose syrup for beverage applications led to an 11.0% year-on-year decline in Food Business net sales. Meanwhile, segment profit increased through higher productivity and cost reductions. - FY2017MaterialisedAnnual report
「In the Food Business, sales of high-fructose syrup for various beverage applications remained sluggish, resulting in net sales of ¥4,949 million, down 11.0% year on year. In terms of profit, strategic efforts to improve earnings through higher productivity and cost reductions resulted in segment profit (operating profit) of ¥25 million, compared with a segment loss (operating loss) of ¥170 million in the same period of the previous year, marking a return to profitability for the first time in 4 quarters.」
Although the decline in Food Business net sales due to weak demand for high-fructose syrup for beverage applications continued, the business returned to profitability for the first time in 4 quarters through higher productivity and cost reductions. - FY2017-Q3MaterialisedAnnual report
「In the Food Business, sales of high-fructose syrup for various beverage applications remained sluggish, resulting in net sales of ¥3,824 million, down 12.2% year on year. In terms of profit, efforts to improve production efficiency and reduce costs resulted in segment profit (operating profit) of ¥37 million, compared with a segment loss (operating loss) of ¥88 million in the same quarter of the previous year.」
The decline in Food Business net sales due to sluggish demand for high-fructose syrup for beverage applications continued. Meanwhile, the company states that segment earnings improved from a loss of ¥88 million in the previous year to a profit of ¥37 million through improved production efficiency and cost reductions. - FY2017-Q2MaterialisedAnnual report
「In the Food Business, sales of high-fructose syrup for various beverage applications remained sluggish, resulting in net sales of ¥2,685 million, down 12.3% year on year.」
The company states that continued sluggish demand for high-fructose syrup for beverage applications led to a 12.3% year-on-year decline in Food Business net sales. - FY2017-Q1MaterialisedAnnual report
「In the Food Business, sales of high-fructose syrup for various beverage applications remained sluggish, resulting in net sales of ¥1,441 million, down 12.4% year on year.」
The company states that continued sluggish demand for high-fructose syrup for beverage applications led to a 12.4% year-on-year decline in Food Business net sales. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「In the Food Business, sales of high-fructose syrup and other products for various beverages remained sluggish, and changes in the business environment, including customers withdrawing from businesses, resulted in net sales of ¥5,560 million, down 15.2% year on year.」
Sluggish demand for beverage applications and customer business withdrawals occurred during the period, resulting in a 15.2% decline in Food Business net sales.