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I wish to thank all our stakeholders for their continued support. I would also like to note that in 2008 the Itoham Group is celebrating the 80th anniversary of its establishment.
Since its foundation, Itoham’s Company Policy has been “Service to Society Through Business.” Based on this policy and to fulfill its social responsibility as a food company, the Group works to supply products offering the high level of safety, reliability, quality, and freshness that customers demand.
Needless to say, the situation concerning food has changed greatly in recent years.
The global supply-demand balance for food is undergoing a major shift, to the extent of it literally being termed a “scramble for food,” triggered by higher petroleum prices, population growth and economic development in emerging nations.
In Japan, the impact of the rising number of senior citizens amid a decline in the general population is expected to accelerate going forward. Also, consumers are expected to become increasingly conscious about food safety, security and quality.
In this kind of external environment, it has become even more important to supply value-added products and services and thereby convey the happiness and enjoyment of eating, which is the basis of a healthy lifestyle. We see this as our mission as a company engaged in the food business.
In touch with customers’ changing lifestyles, Itoham is committed to accurately assessing various customer needs, including those related to health, safety and convenience. We believe that through putting these themes into practice, we can deliver products that make our corporate message, “Full of Smiles,” a reality.
Additionally, we adhere to a thorough compliance framework and carry out highly transparent management with the aim of being a company that can continuously win society’s trust. Simultaneously, we proactively contribute to society through food awareness programs, community-oriented initiatives and environmental preservation activities.
The Itoham Group aims to increase its corporate value over the long term through tireless management reform in response to all manner of change. I ask for your continued support as all management and staff work in concert toward the sustained growth of the Itoham Group. |
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Chikara Kasai
President
Itoham Foods Inc.
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