ITO EN,LTD. (2593) Stock Price

Ito En's primary business is the manufacturing and sale of tea leaves and beverages. Specifically, the company sells tea leaf products such as green tea, barley tea, and oolong tea throughout Japan. In Okinawa and Hokkaido, regional subsidiaries purchase and distribute these products. Additionally, Ito En sources tea leaf products manufactured by Ito En Sangyo and Ito En Kansai Tea Industry.

For beverage products, Ito En handles planning and development while outsourcing manufacturing to external producers. Finished products are sold nationwide, with Neo's handling sales through vending machines. Ito En・Itochu Mineral Waters purchases products and sells them to Ito En. Chichiyasu processes and sells dairy products. Logistics operations are outsourced to Toun Logistem.

Internationally, ITO EN(Hawaii)LLC manufactures and sells products in Hawaii, while ITO EN(North America)INC. handles sales in the United States. Distant Lands Trading Co. manages coffee bean cultivation through sales, with Ito En sourcing raw materials. Fujian New Oolong Beverage Co., Ltd. manufactures products in China, and Ito En Beverage (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. handles sales. ITO EN AUSTRALIA cultivates tea leaves and sells products in Australia.

In food and beverage operations, Tully's Coffee Japan operates specialty coffee cafes domestically and conducts franchise expansion, sourcing raw materials from Distant Lands Trading Co.

In other business segments, Mason Distributors, Inc. manufactures and sells supplements in the United States. Through these operations, Ito En provides diverse products and services.

Ito En is advancing a growth strategy with 2041 in view, based on its medium-term management plan announced in 2024. The plan positions the company as a "Health Creation Company," prioritizing the health of mind and body, social health, and planetary environmental health to create value. Through this approach, Ito En aims to contribute to customers' healthy and enriched lives and the realization of a sustainable society.

Ito En's growth strategy is built on five key priorities. First, in brand establishment, the company strengthens individual brands such as "Oi Ocha" and advances new product development and improvements to existing products based on customer needs. In research and development, Ito En develops products with health benefits and proposes environmentally conscious offerings.

In strengthening its sales foundation, the company builds direct customer relationships through route sales and delivers efficient service. Additionally, to reduce total costs, Ito En reinforces contract manufacturing methods and raw material procurement capabilities to establish a stable supply system.

Strengthening overseas business is another key strategy. The company promotes Japanese tea adoption in the U.S. market and positions matcha business as a new growth area, establishing a global supply network. Through this expansion, Ito En increases its international market presence.

Finally, through advancing sustainability management, Ito En aims to simultaneously address social and environmental challenges while enhancing corporate value. The company continues initiatives to respond to changing business environments and achieve sustainable growth.