Risk of disruptions to raw material procurement due to epidemics, weather and natural disasters
First written in FY2019. 2 of 4 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
Colowide moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2026, 5 years after the typical company in this theme (2021).
The whole theme swung hardest in 2025: 28 of 39 companies on the "Worse" side.
3 other companies' latest entry also says "Reframed".
- FY2026ReframedAnnual report
「If epidemics, adverse weather conditions, natural disasters, conflicts, wars, political instability or other geopolitical risks make it difficult to secure the required quantities of raw materials, or if fluctuations in market prices or foreign exchange rates cause procurement costs to rise, the operating results and financial position of our group could be affected.」
In addition to the previously identified factors of epidemics, weather, natural disasters, market price fluctuations and foreign exchange movements, the company explicitly identified conflicts, wars and political instability as geopolitical factors affecting raw material procurement risk. - FY2023RestatedAnnual report
「Because our group uses a wide range of food ingredients, if epidemics, adverse weather conditions or natural disasters make it difficult to secure the required quantities of raw materials, or if fluctuations in market prices or foreign exchange rates cause procurement costs to rise, the operating results and financial position of our group could be affected.」
The risk to raw material procurement from epidemics, weather, natural disasters, market price fluctuations and foreign exchange movements remains. - FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「Because our group uses a wide range of food ingredients, epidemics, adverse weather conditions and natural disasters could make it difficult to secure the required quantities of raw materials. Fluctuations in market prices and foreign exchange rates could also drive up procurement costs, potentially affecting the operating results and financial position of our group.」
The risk to raw material procurement from epidemics, weather, natural disasters, market price fluctuations and foreign exchange movements remains. - FY2019First statedAnnual report
「Because our group uses a wide range of food ingredients, epidemics, adverse weather conditions and natural disasters could make it difficult to secure the required quantities of raw materials. Fluctuations in market prices and foreign exchange rates could also drive up procurement costs, potentially affecting the operating results and financial position of our group.」
The company explicitly identified the risk of raw material supply shortages and higher procurement costs in connection with epidemics, weather, natural disasters, market prices and foreign exchange fluctuations.