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Strengthening sales to the retail, foodservice and foodservice-industry markets by enhancing and expanding processing capabilities

First written in FY2016. 23 of 38 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-09-29.

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Expanding multichannel sales by strengthening meat-processing capabilitiesA theme 2 companies write about · 0 as a headwind · 2 as a tailwind

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  1. FY2026AdvancedAnnual report

    「In processed foods, revenue and gross profit both exceeded the previous fiscal year because the hamburger product line performed steadily.」

    Following a decline in processed foods in the previous fiscal year, steady performance by hamburger product groups lifted net sales to ¥84,649 million, up 8.0% year on year, and gross profit also exceeded the previous fiscal year.
  2. FY2025AdvancedAnnual report

    「Processed-food volume handled, net sales and gross profit exceeded the previous fiscal year, as hamburger product groups and roast beef-related products performed steadily.」

    Following a decline in processed foods in the previous fiscal year, steady performance by hamburger product groups and roast beef-related products drove volume handled, net sales and gross profit above the previous fiscal year. Processed-food sales were ¥78,385 million, up 9.3% year on year.
  3. FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report

    「Processed-food volume handled, net sales and gross profit exceeded the same period of the previous year, as hamburger product groups and roast beef-related products performed steadily.」

    Following a decline in processed-food sales in the previous fiscal year, sales of hamburger product groups and roast beef-related products drove volume handled, net sales and gross profit above the same period of the previous year.
  4. FY2024Processed-food sales declined, while profits were secured through higher-value-added productsAnnual report

    「Processed-food volume handled and net sales fell below the previous fiscal year, as the weak yen and persistently high imported beef prices reduced volume handled for certain processed foods. Gross profit exceeded the previous fiscal year, as sales of value-added products such as roast beef-related products remained steady.」

    While processed-food volume handled and net sales fell below the previous fiscal year, gross profit exceeded the previous fiscal year due to sales of value-added products such as roast beef-related products.
  5. FY2024-Q1Decline in hamburger volume handled offset by profit contribution from higher-value-added productsAnnual report

    「Processed-food volume handled and net sales fell below the same quarter of the previous year due to a decline in volume handled for hamburger product groups sold to certain customers. Gross profit exceeded the same quarter of the previous year, as sales of high-value-added products such as sliced products remained steady.」

    While volume handled and net sales for certain hamburger products fell below the same period of the previous year, gross profit exceeded the previous year due to sales of high-value-added products such as sliced products.
  6. FY2023AdvancedAnnual report

    「Volume handled declined for hamburger product groups sold to certain customers, but sales of sliced meat products, roast beef-related products and other items remained steady, and overall volume handled and gross profit exceeded the previous fiscal year. Net sales rose substantially to ¥75,014 million, up 15.1% year on year, due to product price revisions and other measures reflecting higher raw-material and energy costs.」

    Despite a decline in volume handled for certain hamburger products, sales of sliced products and roast beef-related products and price revisions lifted full-year processed-food sales to ¥75,014 million, up 15.1% year on year. Volume handled and gross profit also exceeded the previous fiscal year.
  7. FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「Volume handled declined for hamburger product groups sold to certain customers, but sales of sliced meat products, roast beef-related products and other items remained steady, and overall volume handled and gross profit exceeded the same quarter of the previous year. Net sales rose substantially to ¥57,548 million, up 17.2% year on year, due to product price revisions and other measures reflecting higher raw-material and energy costs.」

    While volume handled for certain hamburger products declined, sales of sliced products and roast beef-related products and product price revisions drove processed-food volume handled and gross profit above the same period of the previous year. Net sales rose 17.2% year on year. Existing initiatives to strengthen processed foods are continuing.
  8. FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「Volume handled declined for hamburger product groups sold to certain customers, but sales of sliced meat products, roast beef-related products and other items remained steady, and overall volume handled and gross profit exceeded the same quarter of the previous year. Net sales rose substantially to ¥36,986 million, up 20.7% year on year, due to product price revisions and other measures reflecting higher raw-material and energy costs.」

    While volume handled for hamburgers sold to certain customers declined, sales of sliced products and roast beef-related products drove processed-food volume handled and gross profit above the same period of the previous year. Net sales rose 20.7% year on year.
  9. FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「Volume handled declined for hamburger product groups sold to certain customers, but sales of sliced products and roast beef-related products remained steady, and overall volume handled and gross profit exceeded the same quarter of the previous year. Net sales rose substantially to ¥17,702 million, up 21.5% year on year, due to product price revisions and other measures reflecting higher raw-material costs and utility expenses.」

    While volume handled for hamburgers sold to certain customers declined, expanded sales of sliced products and roast beef-related products and product price revisions drove processed-food volume handled and gross profit above the same period of the previous year. Net sales rose 21.5% year on year.
  10. FY2022AdvancedAnnual report

    「Processed foods exceeded the previous fiscal year in volume handled, net sales and gross profit, as the company focused on expanding sales of hamburger products and also saw steady sales of sliced products and roast beef-related products. Net sales were ¥65,165 million, up 17.1% year on year.」

    Expanded sales of hamburgers, sliced products and roast beef-related products drove processed-food volume handled, net sales and gross profit above the previous fiscal year. Net sales rose 17.1% year on year.
  11. FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「Processed foods exceeded the same quarter of the previous year in volume handled, net sales and gross profit, as the company focused on expanding sales of hamburger products and also saw steady sales of sliced products and roast beef-related products. Net sales were ¥49,108 million, up 16.2% year on year.」

    In addition to expanded hamburger sales, sales of sliced products and roast beef-related products increased, driving volume handled, net sales and gross profit above the same period of the previous year. Processed-food sales rose 16.2% year on year.
  12. FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「Processed foods exceeded the same quarter of the previous year in volume handled, net sales and gross profit, as the company focused on expanding sales of hamburger products, worked to maintain stable factory operations, and saw steady sales of roast beef-related products. Net sales were ¥30,632 million, up 14.1% year on year.」

    Expanded sales of hamburger products, stable factory operations and sales of roast beef-related products drove processed-food volume handled, net sales and gross profit above the same period of the previous year. Net sales rose 14.1% year on year.
  13. FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「Processed foods exceeded the same quarter of the previous year in volume handled, net sales and gross profit, as the company focused on expanding sales of hamburger products for the food-service sector, which were recovering compared with the previous fiscal year, worked to maintain stable factory operations, and saw steady sales of roast beef-related products. Net sales were ¥14,569 million, up 11.0% year on year.」

    Expanded sales of hamburger products for the food-service sector, stable factory operations and sales of roast beef-related products drove processed-food volume handled, net sales and gross profit above the same quarter of the previous year. Net sales rose 11.0% year on year.
  14. FY2021AdvancedAnnual report

    「Processed foods faced a difficult sales environment due to the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly for commercial-use products sold to the food-service sector. However, sales progressed steadily as the company strengthened sales of products for retailers that address at-home cooking needs in response to growing demand for at-home consumption. As a result, volume handled, net sales and gross profit all exceeded the previous fiscal year, with net sales of ¥55,657 million, up 3.6% year on year.」

    The company broadened its focus from food-service and commercial-use products toward retail and at-home cooking, and processed-food volume handled, net sales and gross profit exceeded the previous fiscal year. Net sales rose 3.6% year on year.
  15. FY2021-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「Processed foods faced a difficult sales environment due to the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly for commercial-use products centered on hamburgers sold to the food-service sector. At the same time, to meet growing demand for at-home consumption, the company strengthened sales of products for retailers that address at-home cooking needs, and sales of yakiniku products and other items progressed steadily. Sales of certain products for major food-service chains also progressed steadily. As a result, volume handled, net sales and gross profit all exceeded the same quarter of the previous year, with net sales of ¥42,254 million, up 4.6% year on year.」

    The company broadened its focus from food-service and commercial-use products toward retail and at-home cooking, and sales of yakiniku products and other items progressed. Processed-food sales rose 4.6% year on year, while volume handled and gross profit also exceeded the same quarter of the previous year.
  16. FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「Processed foods faced a difficult sales environment due to the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly for commercial-use products centered on hamburgers sold to the food-service sector. At the same time, to meet growing demand for at-home consumption, the company strengthened sales of products for retailers that address at-home cooking needs, and sales of yakiniku kit products and other items progressed steadily. Sales of certain products for major food-service chains also progressed steadily. As a result, volume handled, net sales and gross profit all exceeded the same quarter of the previous year, with net sales of ¥26,837 million, up 3.9% year on year.」

    The company broadened its focus from food-service and commercial-use products toward retail and at-home cooking, and sales of yakiniku kit products and other items progressed. Processed-food sales rose 3.9% year on year, while volume handled and gross profit also exceeded the same period of the previous year.
  17. FY2021-Q1ReframedAnnual report

    「Processed foods faced a difficult sales environment due to the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly for hamburgers and other products sold to the food-service sector. At the same time, to meet growing demand for at-home consumption, the company strengthened sales of products for retailers that address at-home cooking needs, and sales of partially prepared products made with pork progressed steadily.」

    Sales efforts for processed foods remain a priority, but the focus is shifting from food-service and commercial-use products toward at-home cooking products for retailers and partially prepared pork products.
  18. FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「Processed food sales volume fell below the same quarter of the previous year due to lower sales volumes for certain products. However, sales progressed steadily, centered on sliced products, and net sales exceeded the same quarter of the previous year at ¥40,410 million, up 3.1% year on year. Profitability remained challenging because sales volumes of hamburgers and roast beef fell short of the initial plan, resulting in insufficient recovery of the costs of the new hamburger plant and other facilities.」

    Processed food sales increased, centered on sliced products, while sales volumes of hamburgers and roast beef fell short of plan, and the situation of insufficient recovery of the costs of the new plant and other facilities continues.
  19. FY2020-Q2Below plan and insufficient cost recoveryAnnual report

    「Processed food sales progressed steadily, centered on sliced products. As a result, both sales volume and net sales exceeded the same quarter of the previous year, with net sales at ¥25,841 million, up 1.8% year on year. However, sales volumes of hamburgers and roast beef fell short of the initial plan. Consequently, the costs of the new hamburger plant and other facilities could not be sufficiently recovered, resulting in challenging profitability.」

    Overall processed food sales increased, but sales volumes of hamburgers and roast beef fell below the initial plan, indicating that the costs of the new plant and other facilities could not be sufficiently recovered.
  20. FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「Processed food sales were actively expanded, centered on hamburgers and sliced products. As a result, both sales volume and net sales exceeded the same quarter of the previous year, with net sales at ¥13,187 million, up 7.4% year on year. However, sales volumes of hamburgers and roast beef fell short of the initial plan. Consequently, the costs of the new hamburger plant and other facilities could not be sufficiently recovered, resulting in challenging profitability.」

    Processed food sales increased 7.4% year on year, indicating progress in sales expansion. However, sales volumes of hamburgers and roast beef fell short of plan, resulting in insufficient recovery of the costs of the new plant and other facilities and emerging profitability issues.
  21. FY2019AdvancedAnnual report

    「Processed food sales were expanded, centered on hamburgers and roast beef, and remained strong. As a result, net sales exceeded the previous year at ¥51,092 million, up 4.3% year on year.」

    After the new hamburger plant began operations, full-year processed food sales reached ¥51,092 million, up 4.3% from the previous fiscal year. However, gross profit remained weak due to the cost burden of the new plant.
  22. FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「Processed food sales remained strong, centered on hamburgers and roast beef. As a result, net sales exceeded the previous year at ¥39,195 million, up 5.0% year on year. Profitability also progressed steadily alongside sales expansion.」

    Sales expansion of processed foods centered on hamburgers and roast beef continued, with net sales up 5.0% year on year and profitability also progressing steadily.
  23. FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「Specifically, the new hamburger plant was completed in September and began full-scale operations in October. We will continue working to expand hamburger sales against a backdrop of labor shortages in food preparation and demand from dual-income couples and single-person households for shorter meal preparation times.」

    The new hamburger plant was completed in September and began full-scale operations in October. The Company has moved to the stage of expanding hamburger sales by leveraging the production capacity for prepared products.
  24. FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「In processed foods, we expanded sales centered on food-service products, and the benefits of increased roast beef and roast pork production capacity in November of the previous year have begun to emerge. As a result, processed food sales exceeded the previous year at ¥12,283 million, up 4.9% year on year.」

    The benefits of increased roast beef and roast pork production capacity emerged, and processed food sales centered on food-service products increased 4.9% year on year.
  25. FY2018AdvancedAnnual report

    「Processed food sales expanded to mass retailers, centered on hamburgers, roast beef, and roast pork, while menu proposals to restaurants and convenience stores were strengthened. Production capacity was also expanded through the extension and renovation of the roast beef and roast pork plant at ローマイヤ㈱’s Tochigi Factory. As a result, net sales exceeded the previous year at ¥48,995 million, up 15.4% year on year.」

    Production capacity was expanded through the extension and renovation of ローマイヤ㈱’s Tochigi Factory, and processed food sales increased 15.4% year on year.
  26. FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「Processed food sales remained strong, centered on hamburgers, roast beef, and roast pork. As a result, net sales exceeded the previous year at ¥37,330 million, up 16.1% year on year. Ham and sausage sales also exceeded the previous year at ¥10,764 million, up 4.7% year on year, as collaboration with business alliance partners was strengthened and production efficiency and sales volume expanded.」

    The Company continues to expand processed food sales and collaborate with business alliance partners for ham and sausage, while pursuing efficient production and higher sales volumes. Processed food sales increased 16.1% year on year, and ham and sausage sales increased 4.7%.
  27. FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「Processed food sales remained strong, centered on hamburgers, roast beef, and roast pork. As a result, net sales exceeded the previous year at ¥24,144 million, up 18.2% year on year. Ham and sausage sales also exceeded the previous year at ¥6,867 million, up 6.6% year on year, as collaboration with business alliance partners was strengthened and production efficiency and sales volume expanded.」

    The Company continues to benefit from strong processed food sales, collaboration with business alliance partners for ham and sausage, efficient production, and expanded sales volume. Processed food sales increased 18.2% year on year, and ham and sausage sales increased 6.6%.
  28. FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report

    「Processed food sales expanded to mass retailers, centered on hamburgers, roast beef, and roast pork, while menu proposals to restaurants and convenience stores were strengthened. As a result, net sales exceeded the previous year at ¥11,707 million, up 17.6% year on year. Ham and sausage sales increased to ¥3,283 million, up 8.6% year on year, as collaboration with business alliance partners was strengthened and production efficiency and sales volume expanded.」

    The Company continues to expand processed food sales to mass retailers, propose menus to restaurants and convenience stores, and collaborate with business alliance partners in ham and sausage. Processed food sales increased 17.6% year on year, and ham and sausage sales increased 8.6%.
  29. FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「Processed food sales expanded to mass retailers, restaurants, and convenience stores, centered on hamburgers, roast beef, and roast pork. As a result, net sales significantly exceeded the previous year at ¥32,146 million, up 9.9% year on year. Ham and sausage sales were approximately at the previous year’s level at ¥10,277 million, up 0.6% year on year, as production efficiency and sales volume expanded through the use of OEM partners.」

    The Company continues to expand processed food sales to mass retailers, restaurants, and convenience stores and use OEM partners for ham and sausage. Processed food sales increased 9.9% year on year.
  30. FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「Processed food sales expanded to mass retailers, restaurants, and convenience stores, centered on hamburgers, roast beef, and roast pork. As a result, net sales exceeded the previous year at ¥20,432 million, up 7.3% year on year. Ham and sausage sales were approximately at the previous year’s level at ¥6,440 million, down 0.5% year on year, as production and sales volumes expanded through the use of OEM partners.」

    The Company continues to expand processed food sales to mass retailers, restaurants, and convenience stores and use OEM partners for ham and sausage. Processed food sales increased 7.3% year on year.
  31. FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「Processed food sales expanded to mass retailers, restaurants, and convenience stores, centered on roast beef, roast pork, and hamburgers. As a result, net sales exceeded the previous year at ¥9,959 million, up 10.4% year on year.」

    The expansion of processed food sales to mass retailers, restaurants, and convenience stores resulted in a 10.4% year-on-year increase.
  32. FY2016First statedAnnual report

    「In addition to selling conventional meat products, we will strengthen and expand our processing capabilities to better meet customers’ diverse needs and increase sales through retail, food-service, restaurant, and other channels.」

    An initiative to move beyond fresh meat sales by supplying more highly processed products and expanding sales across multiple channels.
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