DELICA FOODS HOLDINGS CO.,LTD. (3392) Stock Price

Delica Foods Holdings operates multiple business segments, primarily in produce, logistics, and research and development/analysis. These operations are conducted through subsidiaries including Delica Foods Co., Ltd., Delica Foods Nagasaki Co., Ltd., Designer Foods Co., Ltd., FS Logistics Co., Ltd., and Rakusai Co., Ltd.

In the produce business, centered on Delica Foods Co., Ltd., the company manufactures and sells whole vegetables, cut vegetables, and meal kits for the foodservice and prepared food industries. Whole vegetables are supplied uncut and distributed via chilled logistics with emphasis on quality preservation. Cut vegetables are provided for commercial use, and the company has also developed vacuum-heated vegetables as a new product.

The logistics business is operated by FS Logistics Co., Ltd., providing individual route delivery using small refrigerated vehicles for the foodservice and prepared food industries. The company is advancing cold chain implementation and establishing a logistics system with strict temperature control to ensure product management responsibility. Additionally, it is developing trunk logistics networks connecting regional business locations to improve inventory circulation.

The research and development/analysis business is primarily handled by Designer Foods Co., Ltd., offering consulting, research and development, and contract analysis services. The company supports the foodservice and prepared food industries through new business support, menu proposals, and food seminars. It is also developing technologies for vegetable freshness preservation and shelf-life extension.

In contract analysis, the company focuses on antioxidant research, utilizing a database of approximately 40,000 samples to evaluate nutrients in produce and food products. This enables the company to provide scientific analysis of produce quality to producers, food manufacturers, and retail/distribution companies.

Delica Foods Holdings is advancing value creation in the processed vegetable and fruit distribution sector, with a focus on sustainable agriculture and improving public health. The company has established a long-term vision to become a "comprehensive vegetable processing manufacturer," aiming to realize sustainable agriculture while balancing individual well-being with company prosperity.

Under its medium-term management plan "keep on trying 2027," the company is pursuing transformation in its business, customer base, and product portfolio, enabling each subsidiary to develop independent business operations. The company is also reviewing its customer portfolio to implement selective focus and optimize the number of trading accounts.

Structural reform of the vegetable and fruit supply chain is a key part of the strategy. The company is promoting domestic sourcing of imported vegetables, particularly replacing Chinese-origin ingredients with domestic alternatives, to rebuild sustainable procurement infrastructure. Through alliances with other companies, the company is advancing rationalization across the entire supply chain.

The company is expanding investment in research and development, advancing research on the health benefits of vegetables. This aims to enhance vegetable value and expand consumption while reducing food waste. The company is also developing storage technologies to rationalize logistics and establish new distribution systems.

Delica Foods Holdings is working to reduce revenue impact from climate change and weather volatility by strengthening storage capacity and establishing long-term preservation technologies. Through expansion of its logistics business, the company aims to build a stable revenue foundation.

The company is fostering an organization capable of addressing social challenges through diverse talent recruitment and development. Additionally, while building a strong financial foundation and diversifying fundraising methods, the company is advancing the realization of its growth strategy.