Collaboration with Domestic Producers and Strengthening the Procurement Base for Imported Meat
First written in FY2016. 17 of 25 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
32 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「Following the acquisition of all shares of an Australian Wagyu finishing company last year, we made a Singaporean meat processing and sales company a wholly owned subsidiary in October. While directly participating in Australian Wagyu production, we will strengthen the supply chain by handling sales in third countries, primarily China and Southeast Asia, on an end-to-end basis.」
Efforts to strengthen domestic and overseas procurement platforms progressed toward an integrated overseas procurement and sales platform spanning production through sales in third countries, through the establishment of subsidiaries involving an Australian Wagyu finishing company and a Singaporean meat processing and sales company. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「In Japan, we developed our business alliance with 水迫ファーム, which produces “AKUNE GOLD,” and entered into a capital and business alliance agreement, thereby strengthening our export platform for Wagyu beef.」
Regarding collaboration with domestic producers, the business alliance with 水迫ファーム was expanded into a capital and business alliance, advancing efforts to strengthen the export platform for Japanese Wagyu beef. - FY2024RestatedAnnual report
「We diversify the risk of procurement volume declines caused by livestock diseases and other factors through the geographic diversification of our domestic affiliated farms, procurement from numerous domestic partner producers, and imports from multiple countries. To mitigate the risk of fluctuations in meat market prices, we procure in anticipation of future changes in meat supply and demand, thoroughly manage inventories at appropriate levels, and work to develop and strengthen sales of higher-value-added meat products.」
The company has reaffirmed its response to procurement and market-price fluctuations through the geographic diversification of domestic farms, procurement from domestic partner producers and multiple countries, procurement based on anticipated supply and demand, inventory management, and the development and sale of value-added products. - FY2024-Q1Decline in imported beef volumes offset by imported pork and inventory managementAnnual report
「Imported meat volumes, particularly imported beef, declined significantly due to persistently high import meat prices, and both volumes handled and net sales were below the same quarter of the previous year. Gross profit exceeded the same quarter of the previous year, reflecting efforts to control inventories in line with demand and expand the volume of imported pork handled.」
While the volume of imported beef handled and net sales declined due to persistently high import prices, gross profit was secured through demand-driven inventory control and increased handling volumes of imported pork. - FY2023RestatedAnnual report
「For imported meat, volume handled for pork was secured, but volume handled for chicken declined due to soaring import prices and other factors, causing total volume handled to fall below the previous fiscal year.」
While the volume of chicken handled declined due to soaring import prices, procurement measures by livestock category continued, securing handling volumes through pork. - FY2023-Q3Decline in total imported-meat volume handledAnnual report
「For imported meat, volume handled for beef and pork was secured, but volume handled for chicken declined due to soaring import prices and other factors, causing total volume handled to fall below the same quarter of the previous year.」
Against a backdrop of soaring import prices, volume handled for imported chicken declined. Although volume handled for beef and pork was secured, total imported-meat volume handled fell below the same period of the previous year. - FY2023-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「For imported meat, volume handled for chicken declined due to soaring import prices and other factors, but volume handled for beef was secured, leaving total volume handled broadly unchanged from the same quarter of the previous year.」
While soaring import prices reduced volume handled for imported chicken, volume handled for beef was secured, leaving total imported-meat volume handled broadly unchanged from the same period of the previous year. - FY2023-Q1Procurement by livestock category amid soaring import pricesAnnual report
「For imported meat, volume handled for imported chicken declined due to soaring import prices and other factors, but volume handled for other livestock categories was secured, leaving total volume handled broadly unchanged from the same quarter of the previous year.」
While soaring import prices reduced volume handled for imported chicken, volume handled for other livestock categories was secured, leaving total imported-meat volume handled broadly unchanged from the same period of the previous year. - FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「For imported meat, the company worked to ensure stable supply amid an unstable procurement environment, and sales to mass retailers, centered on pork, performed well. However, rigorous procurement in line with demand reduced volume handled for imported chicken, leaving total volume handled broadly unchanged from the same quarter of the previous year.」
Amid an unstable procurement environment, the company continued to ensure stable supply and procure in line with demand. Sales to mass retailers, centered on imported pork, performed well. - FY2022-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「For imported meat, the company worked to ensure stable supply amid an unstable procurement environment, and sales to mass retailers, centered on pork, performed well. However, rigorous procurement in line with demand reduced volume handled for imported chicken, leaving total volume handled broadly unchanged from the same quarter of the previous year.」
Amid an unstable procurement environment, the company continued to ensure stable supply and procure in line with demand. Sales to mass retailers, centered on imported pork, performed well, while total imported-meat volume handled was broadly unchanged from the same period of the previous year. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「For imported meat, the company worked to ensure stable supply amid an unstable procurement environment, and volume handled exceeded the same quarter of the previous year as sales to mass retailers, centered on imported pork, performed well.」
The company worked to ensure stable supply amid an unstable procurement environment, and sales to mass retailers, centered on imported pork, drove volume handled above the same period of the previous year. - FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「For domestic meat, volume handled was broadly unchanged from the previous fiscal year, as a decline in chicken volume handled due to avian influenza and other factors was offset by generally steady volume handled for pork.」
Despite a decline in chicken volume handled due to disease, the company is maintaining its domestic meat supply and sales base, including pork. - FY2021-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「For domestic meat, volume handled exceeded the same quarter of the previous year, mainly because volume handled for pork increased as at-home consumption expanded.」
The data indicates the handling of domestic meat in response to demand, including increased volume handled for domestic pork against a backdrop of expanding at-home consumption. - FY2021-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「For domestic meat, volume handled exceeded the same quarter of the previous year, mainly because volume handled for domestic pork increased as at-home consumption expanded.」
The data indicates supply and sales of domestic meat responding to demand, including increased volume handled for domestic pork as at-home consumption expanded. - FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「However, by rigorously procuring in line with demand, procurement volumes, primarily of imported beef and imported chicken, declined, and both volume handled and net sales fell below the same quarter of the previous year.」
The company rigorously matched procurement to demand, resulting in declines in procurement volumes, volume handled and net sales, primarily for imported beef and imported chicken. - FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「However, by rigorously procuring in line with demand, procurement volumes, primarily of imported beef, declined, and both volume handled and net sales fell below the same quarter of the previous year.」
The company continued its procurement policy of rigorously matching procurement to demand, resulting in declines in procurement volumes, volume handled and net sales, primarily for imported beef. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「Going forward, to contribute to further improvements in the nation's diet and promote a stable supply of meat, we will develop and expand domestic and overseas production operations and procurement bases, and expand our integrated meat-wholesale business from production areas to consumers,」
The company has reaffirmed its policy of ensuring stable supply through the development and expansion of domestic and overseas production operations and procurement bases, together with integrated capabilities spanning the supply chain from production areas to consumers. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「Specifically, the company expanded production capacity for roast beef and roast pork, expanded the production base for domestic beef, began construction of a new hamburger factory scheduled to start operations in October 2018, and strengthened food-processing capabilities in the Tokyo metropolitan area.」
Expanding the domestic beef production base is being pursued as a specific initiative alongside increased processing capacity and the construction of a new factory. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Against this backdrop, the group strengthened sales centered on priority products under a stable supply system, resulting in net sales of ¥258,708 million, up 10.1% year on year.」
Amid continued declines in domestic pork supply, high domestic beef and pork prices, and a shift in demand, the company is continuing to maintain a stable supply system and strengthen sales of priority products. Net sales in the meat-related business rose 10.1% year on year. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In the meat-related business, domestic beef prices were somewhat soft, but prices for domestic beef and pork remained high amid tight domestic pork shipments, prompting a shift in demand toward domestic chicken and imported meat. Against this backdrop, the group strengthened sales centered on priority products under a stable supply system, resulting in net sales of ¥164,258 million, up 11.2% year on year.」
Amid continued supply constraints for domestic pork, high domestic beef and pork prices, and a shift in demand, the company is maintaining a stable supply system and strengthening sales of priority products. Net sales in the meat-related business rose 11.2% year on year. - FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「In the meat-related business, cattle shipments showed signs of a slight recovery, but domestic beef and pork prices remained high amid sluggish pork production, prompting a shift toward domestic chicken and imported meat. Against this backdrop, the group worked to expand sales under a stable supply system, resulting in net sales of ¥80,238 million, up 12.2% year on year.」
Amid fluctuations in the supply and demand and prices of domestic and imported meat, the company is expanding sales while maintaining a stable supply system. Net sales in the meat-related business rose 12.2% year on year. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Against this backdrop, the group worked to expand sales under a stable supply system, resulting in net sales of ¥234,874 million, up 1.5% year on year.」
Amid fluctuations in domestic and imported meat prices, the company is expanding sales while maintaining a stable supply system. Net sales in the meat-related business rose 1.5% year on year. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Against this backdrop, the group worked to expand sales under a stable supply system, resulting in net sales of ¥147,672 million, down 1.6% year on year.」
Amid fluctuations in domestic and imported meat prices, the company is expanding sales while maintaining a stable supply system. - FY2017-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「In the meat-related business, domestic beef and pork prices remained high amid declining cattle shipments and sluggish domestic pork production, prompting a shift toward domestic chicken and imported meat. Against this backdrop, the group expanded sales under a stable supply system.」
The company has reaffirmed its policy of expanding sales under a stable supply system despite changes in the supply-and-demand environment for domestic and imported meat. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「To ensure a stable supply of domestic meat, we will strengthen partnerships and cooperation with the domestic production base. In particular, as the number of domestically produced cattle has continued to decline in recent years, we will further strengthen ties with producers as we procure products. In addition, demand for imported meat is expected to increase further following the entry into force of the Japan-Australia EPA and the TPP, so we will also strengthen the procurement base for imported meat.」
The policy is to ensure stable supply through partnerships and cooperation with domestic producers and by strengthening the procurement base for imported meat.