Decline in confidence due to food labeling errors and ingredient safety issues
First written in FY2018. 2 of 3 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2021.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2025: 3 of 20 companies on the "Worse" side.
43 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「If a serious error in labeling or other issue were to occur, it could damage customer confidence and affect the group’s operating results and financial position through declines in store sales and other factors.」
The company continues to explicitly identify the risk that food labeling errors could result in a loss of confidence and lower sales. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「Eliminating mislabeling of ingredients, among other matters」
In light of the risk that ingredient mislabeling could result in a loss of confidence and other consequences, the company continues to regard eliminating mislabeling as an issue to be addressed. - FY2018First statedAnnual report
「With the cooperation of our business partners, our group creates databases covering production areas, processing procedures and additives to ensure ingredient safety. However, if a serious error in labeling or other issue were to occur, it could damage customer confidence and affect the group’s operating results and financial position through declines in store sales and other factors.」
The company explicitly identified ingredient safety issues and serious labeling errors as risks that could result in a loss of confidence, lower store sales, and an impact on operating results and financial position.