Maruha Nichiro ⇒ Umios (1333): Rebuilds After Pesticide Crisis

Maruha Nichiro has overcome multiple food-safety incidents and rising raw-material costs by adopting a strict safety-first management approach and strengthening its quality-assurance systems. The group restructured its businesses into marine resources, food distribution, and processed foods, introducing ROIC to improve capital efficiency. It aims to be a top global seafood supplier by enhancing worldwide sourcing capabilities, expanding aquaculture such as premium bluefin tuna, and improving fishing efficiency. Maruha Nichiro also builds a fully integrated value chain covering procurement, processing, logistics, and sales. In addition, it develops health-oriented products like DHA sausages and caregiving foods. Under its vision “Creating the Future of the Sea and Life,” the group pursues sustainable global growth.