As lifestyles change and values diversify, customers are becoming increasingly selective about products and services. In recent years, in particular, there has been a growing trend toward brand-oriented and genuine products. We believe that the future of our group depends on our ability to respond quickly to these changes and to plan products and services that meet customer needs.
Under these circumstances, as a comprehensive producer of confectioneries, the Group will continue to promote measures to develop new products and increase sales of mainstay products (original branding) under the theme of "creation of high value. In addition, we will aim to strengthen our management base and achieve growth by building and developing store brands that pursue regional and specialty store characteristics, such as "Kotobuki Castle of Sweets" in San-in region, "Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory" in Tokyo, "Lutao" in Hokkaido, and "Akai Fusen" in Kyushu.