Entry into the leafy vegetable business using artificial-light plant factories
First written in FY2020. 3 of 8 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2021. Latest entry: FY2025.
3 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「Our plant factory currently uses hydroponic cultivation to grow lettuce, and we have developed new hydroponically cultivated varieties, including strawberries.」
In addition to a stable supply of lettuce, the Company has developed new hydroponically cultivated varieties, including strawberries, at its plant factory. - FY2024RestatedAnnual report
「The plant factory business will continue to provide a stable supply, pursue its next stage through the development of higher-value-added varieties and continue as a sustainable business.」
The Company reconfirmed its policy of continuing a stable supply, developing higher-value-added varieties and continuing the plant factory business as a sustainable operation. - FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「This was due to the contribution of a solar panel dismantling line to revenue, as well as steady revenue from solar power plant inspection services and the plant factory business.」
The Company reconfirmed that the plant factory business continued to generate steady revenue, together with inspection services and the panel dismantling line. - FY2023-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「This was due to steady revenue from solar power plant inspection services and the plant factory business, as well as sales of panel dismantling equipment to industrial waste treatment operators in the United States and France.」
The Company explained that the plant factory business continued to generate steady revenue, together with inspection services and other operations. - FY2022Impairment loss recognized on plant factory equipmentAnnual report
「Production equipment for the plant factory business was impaired, and ¥82 million was recorded as an extraordinary loss.」
An impairment loss of ¥82 million was recorded for the plant factory business because the equipment's value in use was no longer expected to be recoverable. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「This was due to the scheduled recognition of revenue from solar power plant inspection services, as well as revenue from panel recycling, the provision of panel dismantling equipment (frame removal equipment) to Europe, and the plant factory business.」
The plant factory business, which began production and sales in March 2021 and reached full production capacity, recorded revenue in the first quarter. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「Against a backdrop of the increasing impact of climate change on plant cultivation and demand for a stable supply of safe, reliable vegetables, the plant factory business began production and sales in March 2021. The business has been well received as a locally produced food in Ehime Prefecture, secured stable sales channels and already reached full production capacity. Going forward, the Company aims to become profitable by expanding sales channels, undertaking contract production of private-label products and adding cultivated varieties, thereby increasing production.」
Production and sales began in March 2021, and stable sales channels were secured in Ehime Prefecture, bringing the plant factory business to full production capacity. Going forward, the Company aims to become profitable by expanding sales channels and varieties and increasing production. - FY2020First statedAnnual report
「In this context, we will begin growing and selling leafy vegetables at an artificial-light plant factory. We will use space at our Matsuyama factory and solar power generated with reused panels to reduce costs and environmental impact. The vegetables grown will be sold within Ehime Prefecture, contributing to the local community through local production for local consumption while raising awareness of the Company. To meet future growth in demand, we will consider the automation required for large-scale cultivation and develop an artificial cultivation system incorporating cultivation expertise.」
A new business will begin growing and selling leafy vegetables at an artificial-light plant factory, using space at the Matsuyama factory and solar power generated with reused panels. Automation and system development are also planned for future large-scale cultivation.