Marine Food Co., Ltd.

Founder Yoshimura Masakatsu founded the Yoshimura Soap Factory in Gyogoku, Tokyo.

Matasaku Yoshimura founded Yoshimura Soap Factory in Ushigome, Tokyo.

The soap sculpture was awarded a silver medal at the Tokyo Taisho Exposition.

Awarded a Silver Medal for its Soap Sculpture at Tokyo Taisho Exposition.

In Osaka, Yoshimura Masachiro (the founder's eldest brother) established the private company Yoshimura Shoten, later Yoshimura Oil Chemistry Research Institute.

Mataichiro Yoshimura, first son of Matasaku, founded Yoshimura Oil Company.

Founder and President Yoshimura Masakatsu passed away.

Matasaku Yoshimura passed away.

Founder Yoshimura Sakae began margarine production at Yoshimura Oil Chemistry.

Eikichi Yoshimura, fifth son of Matasaku, started manufacturing margarine in Yoshimura Oil Company.

After the relaxation of margarine controls, the 'Milk Marine' brand began commercial sales mainly for household use.

Ahead of the industry, they began adding vitamin A.

Started selling margarine for home use as "Milk Marin" brand name.

First president Yoshimura Sakae founded Milk Marine Co., Ltd. with a capital of 8 million yen.

The factory was completed at the current location (Toyonaka City, Osaka Prefecture).

Eikichi Yoshimura founded Milk Marin Corporation with capital of 8 million yen in Toyonaka, Osaka.

Opened a branch office in Fukuoka.

Opened a business office in Fukuoka.

With the cooperation of the New Zealand Dairy Board, began producing processed cheese.

From that time, shifted to catering for the food service industry.

Developed low-melting-point premium margarine, shaping the mainstream of our products.

With the cooperation of New Zealand Daily Board, Milk Marin started manufacturing processed cheese. It transitioned from home-use to industrial-use with the quality low-melting magrgarine as its main product.

Renamed to the current company name, Marine Food Co., Ltd.

Opened a Tokyo sales office (later a branch).

Corporate name was changed to Marinfood Company.

Opened a business office in Tokyo.

Opened an office in Nagoya.

Opened a business office in Nagoya.

Started producing hotcakes. Opened an Osaka office (later a branch) at headquarters.

Started manufacturing hotcakes.

Opened a liaison office (later an office) in Sapporo.

Opened an office in Sapporo (later a business office).

Started producing mixed cheese for pizza.

Became an investment target of Osaka Small and Medium Enterprise Investment Development Co., Ltd., and issued convertible bonds.

Additionally, the capital increased to 70 million yen through the seventh capital increase.

Started manufacturing shredded cheese for pizza.

With the seventh capital increase, the capital has reached 70 million yen.

Opened a Hiroshima office and a Sendai liaison office.

Opened a business office in Hiroshima and an office in Sendai.

Converted convertible bonds into shares. Capital increased to 90 million yen and remains so to present.

Changed from convertible bond to stocks. The capital reached 90 million yen as now.

Naoki Yoshimura, executive director, became the second president.

Published the former founder Eiichi Yoshimura's work 'Kūsōya Usaburo'.

Naoki Yoshimura, then Managing Director and son of Eikichi, assumed the presidency.

Founder and President Eiichi Yoshimura passed away.

Eikichi Yoshimura, founder of Marinfood, passed away on April 14.

A company funeral was held inside the headquarters factory.

Started a new company newsletter (three times a year).

Started producing portion-type margarine.

Started manufacturing portioned margarine.

The new company building (margarine and cheese factory and offices) was completed.

The construction of the main office building and a margarine and cheese factory were completed.

Started producing Orchid-branded pizza sauce and pasta oil.

Started manufacturing pizza sauce and pasta oil.

Started the business plan presentation meeting.

Started the annual Coporate Business Plan Presentation Conference.

Held the 30th anniversary celebration 'Grand Marine Meeting'.

Held the 30th anniversary ceremony at the company’s morale-boosting trip destination.

Started the Grand Marin Conference, commemorating the 30th anniversary of Marinfood (Milk Marin).

Developed a new product, Jumbo Hotcake.

Developed a new product, "Jumbo Hotcake".

Announcement of a long-term (30-year) business plan.

New Year's party starts.

Jumbo pancakes introduced to the gift market.

Launched Jumbo Hotcake onto the gift market.

Single-year slogan adoption begins.

This year's slogan: 'The swift flow of water that causes stones to drift is momentum.'

Tokyo branch relocated to Ebisu.

This year's slogan: 'The change of oddness and righteousness should win and not be in distress.'

35th anniversary celebration ceremony.

Jumbo pancakes won the Mond Selection Gold Medal.

Jumbo Hotcake won the Gold Medal from the Monde Selection.

This year's slogan: 'Guard, Break, Separate.'

This year's slogan: 'Seven transformations: sing in the rain.'

Adoption of the foster parent/foster child (new employee follow-up) system begins.

This year's slogan: 'Seven transformations: racing through turbulent times.'

Affected by the Hanshin Awaji Great Earthquake.

Garlic margarine development.

Hotcake campaign implemented.

The Great Hanshin Earthquake struck.

Started developing "Garlic Margarine."

This year's slogan: 'Seven transformations: Dreams Come True.'

This year's slogan: 'Solemn Tightrope Walking (MEMORIAL 40 YEAR).'

40th anniversary. Sales computer level-up.

Copper plate grilled hotcakes released.

Released "Copper-plate-baked Hotcake."

This year's slogan: 'Run To The Daylight (Run towards your goal)'.

Consumer monitor system introduced. Achieved 30% sales with new product (5 years).

Introduced "Consumer Monitoring System." The sales of new products of the past 5 years achieved 30% of the total sales.

This year's slogan: 'BIG DRIVE (Star Birth)'.

Improved computer compatibility for the year 2000. Developed thin-slice cheese.

This year's slogan: 'The Coronation Time (Departure to the New Millennium)'.

Implemented the 'Cheerful Italian Campaign'.

Established a Corporate Homepage.

Website launched.

This year's slogan: 'Encounter with the Unknown (2001 Ground Journey)'.

Izumi Otsu factory completed.

Company-wide mobile phone mail information system operational.

Completed construction of Izumi-Otsu Factory.

This year's slogan: 'Pioneer Spirit (Frontier Spirit)'.

Relocated laboratory to 4th floor of headquarters.

45th anniversary company trip to Beijing and Shanghai, China, 3 nights and 4 days.

Garlic margarine won the Business Food Processing Hit Award from Japan Food News Co., Ltd.

Garlic Margarine won the Best Industrial Processed Food Prize from Japan Food Newspaper Company.

Introduced the Candy Cheese line.

Introduced a new product line of Candy Cheese.

This year's slogan: 'Stars on Earth (Shine like stars)'.

Company introduction video completed.

Inserted video into website.

Established Special Demand Section in Sales Development Department.

Company introduction video received the Encouragement Award at the 41st Japan Industrial Film & Video Contest hosted by the Japan Industrial Film Association.

The 'Bool Composé de Paris' and 'Honey Sugar Butter Blend' received Grand Gold Medals at Monde Selection, while 'Sesame Full Butter Blend' and 'Cheese Fondue' received Gold Medals.

Marinfood's corporate promotional video won the Prize for Encouragement at the 41st Japan Industrial Film Contest held by Japan Industrial Film Council.

Marinfood's "Beurre Compose de Paris" and "Honey Sugar Butter Blend" won the Grand Gold Medal, and "Sesame Butter Blend" and "Cheese Fondue" won the Gold Medal from the Monde Selection.

The 'Seasonal Color Margarine Campaign' was implemented (August to November).

The margarine packaging supply system was completed.

The 'Grand Marine' event was held at Roppongi Hills.

The cheese sauce line began full operation.

The colored margarine received the 33rd Food Industry Technology Merit Award in the Technology & Idea category, sponsored by the Food Industry Newspaper Co., Ltd.

Flavored margarines won the 33rd Food Industrial Technology Distinguished Service Prize in Technology and Idea from the Food Industry Newspaper Company.

This year's slogan: 'A Flower Unique in the World (Be Only One)'.

The 'POTION Series' won the Hit Award for Commercial Processing Foods from the Japan Food Newspaper Co., Ltd.

Portioned Margarine and Butter Series received the Best Industrial Processed Food Prize from the Japan Food Newspaper Company.

With the expansion of orders for cup shrink margarine, automation equipment was introduced.

The Tokyo branch office was renovated.

This year's slogan: 'Lion Standing in the Wind (Lion)'.

An employee education strengthening system was established.

Established Employee Training Reinforcement System.

The Wide-area Sales Department was established.

The Izumi-Otsu Factory (design, development, and manufacturing of cheese) obtained ISO 9001 certification (October 21).

This year's slogan: 'Deep Impact (the gene of resilience)'.

The nomination proposal system was started.

The Izumi-Otsu Factory inspection room was extensively renovated and a research department was established.

Marin Food obtained the ISO9001 certification.

The entire company obtained ISO 9001 certification.

The Tokyo branch office was relocated (November 27).

This year's slogan: 'Firebird (Phoenix or Immortal Bird)'.

Establishment of the Environmental Development Office.

Company brochure, company introduction video, and website overhaul.

Hokkaido employee trip to celebrate the 50th anniversary of establishment.

Held a company trip to Hokkaido in commemorating the 50th year anniversary since foundation.

Launch of the One-Wipe Campaign Award System.

Held the 7th Grand Marine Association at Tokyo Midtown.

Developed cheese alternative 'Stirino'.

Started developing "Styrino," a cheese alternative product.

This year's slogan: 'The Magician (Birth from Chaos)'.

Held the first PC typing contest finals (at the New Year's party).

Established the 'Milk Eating' brand.

Whipped butter.

Mixed cheese.

The new brand "Eating Milk" started.

Conducted the preliminary round of the first Best Presenter Selection Contest.

Received the 'Kokki Medal' from the Cabinet Office for long-term donation activities to elementary and junior high schools in Toyonaka City, Osaka Prefecture.

Implemented a four-month campaign for the 'Milk Eating' and 'Stirino' series (July–October).

Company Contest for the Best Presentation started.

The 'Stirino Series' won the 13th Japan Food Newspaper's Hit Award for commercial processed foods (Western cuisine category).

"Styrino" won the Best Industrial Processed Food Prize from the Japan Food Newspaper Company.

New products 'Chocolate Fondue with Container 200g' and 'Squeezed and Fluffy Fried Rice Mix' released.

Chocolate fondue.

Fluffy fried rice mix.

Released "Chocolate Fondue" and "Flavoring for Fried Rice."

This year's slogan: 'Jungle Emperor (Racing through the jungle)'.

Held the first Best Presenter finals (at the New Year's party).

Osaka Branch – Special Demand Department – Sales Headquarters Office Relocation

Head Office Section 4: Complete Renewal of Production Line Layout

Head Office Office Layout Change

Won the Monde Selection Award

Gold Award (Boule Composé de Paris, Honey Sugar Butter Blend)

Silver Award (Jumbo Hotcake, Cheese & Stiliino)

Bronze Award (Tarako Spread, Cheese Fondue)

Marin Food's "Beurre Compose de Paris" and "Honey Sugar Butter Blend" won the Gold Medal, "Jumbo Hotcake" and "Styrino" won the Silver medal, and "Cod Roe Spread" and "Cheese Fondue" won the Bronze medal from the Monde Selection.

Held the finals of the 3rd Engineering Competition at the Beer Party

Chocolate Fondue won the 14th Hit Award for Commercially Processed Foods (Western Food Division) from Japan Food News Co.

14th Hit Award for Commercially Processed Foods

New products: Buffet Pancake Cute (Refrigerated & Frozen), 3-Jam Assortment, Cheese Fondue 110g & 150g, Tomato Cheese Fondue 200g, Red Lover (Container with Red Chocolate Fondue) 200g, Caramel Type Butter Margarine 8g×8 pieces, Container Chocolate Fondue 80g – now available

Held the 8th Grand Marine Meeting at The Capitol Hotel Tokyu

(Held the finals of the 2nd Best Presenter Selection Competition)

Held the 8th Grand Marine Meeting

This year's slogan: 'Galaxy Railroad' – Pursuing Eternal Life

New products: Hand-rolled Pizza Margherita, Rice Flour Hotcake, Red Lover (Cup with Red Chocolate Fondue) 80g – released

Released "Pizza Margarita", "Rice Powder Hotcake" and "My Red Sweetheart (Red Chocolate Fondue)."

Received the New Technology & Food Development Award for the 'Stiliino Series' due to recognized planning and new technology development.

"Styrino" Series was acknowledged for its unprecedented new idea and technology, and won the New Technology and Food Development Prize.

The Great East Japan Earthquake occurred. The Sendai branch office was affected.

Yuriko Yoshimura, Honorary Advisor (former Chairman), passed away at 91 (90 years old).

Yuriko Yoshimura, the honorary adviser, passed away at the age of 91.

The March 11 Japan Earthquake happened, and the Sendai branch was hit by the disaster.

Implemented various measures such as holiday substitutions in response to Kansai Electric Power Company's request for power conservation.

Introduction of new tube line equipment.

Introduced a new tube line facility.

Introduction of standing pack line.

New logo selected from 2,258 submissions in the CI project for the 55th anniversary.

Introduced standing pack lines.

As part of the 55th year anniversary project, Marinfood publicly sought a new logo for the company and chose one from 2,258 applications.

Large orders for cheese, hotcakes, etc. prompted a three-shift system and factory support from all departments.

Introduction of waffle baking machine.

Large orders for cheese and hotcakes continued, so we implemented a three-time alternation system. Employees from different departments came to the factories to support manufacturing.

Introduced a waffle making machine.

This year's slogan: 'JUMP THE FRONTIER' – Beyond the limits.

Received the second 'Kōki Award' from the Cabinet Office for long-term donations to elementary and junior high schools in Toyonaka City, Osaka Prefecture.

Awarded with the second Dark Blue Ribbon Medal from the Cabinet Office for the long time donation for elementary and junior education in Toyonaka, Osaka.

Izumi-Otsu plant obtained bonded factory certification.

Izumi-otsu factory acquired the approval of a bonded factory.

International division established for overseas expansion.

The overseas department is directed toward oversea advancement.

Exhibited at 'SEOUL FOOD' in Korea.

Exhibited its products at "SEOUL FOOD" in Korea.

Held 55th anniversary ceremony at Kyoto Regio Royal Hotel.

Held the 55th Anniversary Ceremony in Kyoto Rihga Royal Hotel.

Exhibited its products at "Food TAIPEI" in Taiwan.

Completed the construction of the Nagahama Factory.

TV Conference between branches and factories started.

Exhibited its products at "Oishii Japan" in Singapore.

Exhibited its products at the Food Festival in Hong Kong.

This year's slogan: 'Delight' – The supreme taste described in the Nirvana Sutra.

Released baby cheese.

Released "Baby Cheese".

Revamped company profile video.

Commenced company-wide video conference.

Introduced automatic filling line for sliced cheese.

Incorporated the automatic filing line of Styrino (cheese alternative).

Released Stiri-no Slice.

Released Sliced Styrino (cheese alternative).

Held the 9th Grand Marine event at Grand Front Osaka (final round of the 4th Best Presenter Selection).

This year's slogan: 'Subaru' – Our hearts burn hot as we continue to chase dreams.

Produced another company profile video.

Start of the naming rights partnership in Toyonaka City (tennis courts, swimming stadium, youth baseball field, multi-ground).

Refresh to a musical video with HP present (monthly presentation starts in July).

Started the Naming Rights Partnership with Toyonaka City (Tennis Court, Swimming Stadium, Youth Baseball Ground, and Multi-ground).

New launch of Stiriño cholesterol at 90% off.

Fureai sale starts at Izumi Otsu factory (Nagahama factory starts in October).

Released a Cholesterol 90% Off Styrino.

Factory Sale started at Izumi-otsu.

Won the Monde Selection Silver Medal (Baby Cheese Tarako, Mimolette).

Start of the third cheese (Stiriño) brand strategy.

New launch of Stiriño cholesterol at 95% off.

Received the Fujisan Kei Business AI Award.

Received the Japan Food and Nutrition Newspaper Regional Industry Contribution Award.

Obtained FSSC22000 certification.

Obtained halal certification for the Candy Cheese line.

Relocated Tokyo branch (Minato Ward, Kaigan).

This year's slogan: "Space Battleship Yamato" – "Now, depart to Iskandar".

Nagahama factory won the "Nagahama Landscape Advertising Award – Grand Prize".

Nagahama Factory won the Best Nagahama Townscape Advertisement Award.

Sendai branch office promoted to sales office.

Start of my series. (French cuisine, French toast, sesame spread, whipped butter, smoked butter)

Marine food introduced on TV Tokyo's 'Arienhen ∞ World'.

"My ___" brands started (My French Toast, My Smoked Butter, My Whipped Butter, etc.).

Exhibited at international department's exhibitions in various countries (Vietnam/FHV, Korea/SEOUL FOOD, Philippines/IFFX).

Marinfood Overseas Department has exhibited Marinfood products at food exhibitions in various countries, including Vietnam (FHV), Korea (SEOUL FOOD) and Philippines (IFFX).

Smoked butter won the iTQi Excellent Taste Award.

Smoke Butter is awarded with Superior Taste Award from the International Taste and Quality Institute (iTQi).

Marine food introduced on Yomiuri TV's 'BEAT ~Heartbeat of the Times~'.

Stirino won the Material Award at the Nihon Shokuhin Shimbun's "Nissho Excellent Food Machinery Materials & Materials Award". Combined with the Commercial Hit Award and New Technology Development Award, it achieved a hat‑trick.

The marine food mascot character "Cow Maru" was born.

Styrino won the Ingredients Prize by Japan Food Newspaper Company. It accomplished the Triple Crown with Best Industrial Processed Food Prize and New Technology Development Prize.

Marinfood Mascot Character "Ushimaru" was created.

Events were held in various locations as part of the brand strategy.

Nagoya Sales Office relocated to Nishi‑ku, Nagoya City.

This year's slogan: "My New Treasure Island" – Challenging the Secret Treasure.

Introduced a Multi‑Butter Pack Line at the Nagahama Factory.

Carton Butter Line was incorporated at Nagahama Factory.

Released "My Slice Cheese", "My Melted Slice Cheese", and "My Milky Mozzarella Slice Cheese".

Won Mond Selection (Silver Award: "My Smoked Butter", Bronze Award: "My French Toast").

Released "My Sliced Cheese", "My Melting Sliced Cheese" and "My Milky Mozzarella Sliced Cheese".

"My Smoke Butter" won a Silver Medal and "My French Toast" won the Bronze Medal from Monde Selection.

Smoked Butter PR commercial aired on TV Tokyo and TV Osaka.

Chosen by the Thai Princess for Candy Cheese.

Hiroshima Sales Office relocated to Naka‑ku, Hiroshima City.

Princess of Thailand specially requested the Marinfood's Candy Cheese when she visited Japan.

Candy Cheese made its first entry into Indonesia.

Launched Candy Cheese in the Republic of Indonesia.

Released "My Melted Vegan Shred" and "My Delicious Vegan Soft".

Smoked Butter received a special award by newspaper reporter vote at the U.S. "Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show".

Website was renewed.

"My Melting Vegan Shred" and "My Tasty Vegan Soft" was released.

Marinfood's Smoke Butter won the Special Prize selected by journalists voting at Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show.

Won the 46th Food Industrial Technology Distinguished Service Prize (Overseas Department).

This year's slogan: "Double‑headed Eagle" – Gazing across East and West, soaring.

Received the Cabinet Office's third "Blue Ribbon Award" for donations to educational administration in Yodaka City, Osaka Prefecture.

Awarded with the third Dark Blue Ribbon Medal from the Cabinet Office for the donation activities for the educational administration of Toyonaka City in Osaka.

Released baby cheese assortments in 3‑pack and 5‑pack. String Cheese released.

Released Baby Cheese with three blocks and five blocks. Released String Cheese.

60th Anniversary Campaign starts.

60th Anniversary trip and ceremony held in Pattaya, Thailand.

Participated in the first Food Expo hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, receiving significant attention on television and a strong response.

Completion of the second three‑dimensional warehouse at the Nagahama plant.

Introduction of the Baby Cheese Line 3 at the Nagahama plant.

This year's slogan: 'Blue Wolf' – From the ends of the earth to the depths of the sea.

Launch of 'Vegan Pancakes'.

Launch of 'Cooking Mozzarella'.

The headquarters factory in Toyonaka, Osaka Prefecture, was damaged by an earthquake in northern Osaka.

Expansion of the cafeteria and conference room at the Nagahama plant.

Held a sales conference at the Nagahama plant.

Released a collaborative product with L. Lactalis, the world's largest cheese manufacturer (France).

Received the fourth 'Kōkōhōshō' (Blue Ribbon Medal) from the Cabinet Office for donations to education administration in Toyonaka City, Osaka Prefecture.

This year's slogan: 'Fairy' – Messenger of the gods, or a spirit of nature.

Completion of the third company introduction video.

Stirino received the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award at the 40th Food Industry Excellence Awards.

The third company introduction video won the bronze award at the International Corporate Video Association Video Contest.

Reiwa Campaign launched.

Launch of rollable pancakes.

Held a collaboration event with culinary researcher Ryūji, the inventor of 'Jagaa Rigo'.

Received the Heisei Contribution Award of the Food Industry.

Introduction of the Slice Cheese Line 2 at the Nagahama plant.

My Honey Butter, 30% fat‑reduced Healthy Shred & Healthy Slice, Mozzarella topping, and Vegan Pizza released.

Cooking Mozzarella received the 23rd Commercial Processing Food Hit Award.

Cooking Mozzarella received the 49th Food Industry Technology Merit Award (Product & Technology Division).

The 11th Grand Marine Meeting was held at Palace Hotel Tokyo.

Received the 5th "Kōju Hōshō" (Blue Ribbon Medal) from the Cabinet Office for donation activities to the educational administration of Toyonaka City, Osaka Prefecture.

This year's slogan: 'Dawn' – New era, the power of Poseidon.

Started in‑house delivery with a 10‑ton truck.

My Mozzarello Shred 300g and Lard King released.

My Vegan 97% Plant Shred Renewal released.

My French cuisine is featured on TV Asahi's 'Household Hero!!!'.

Moved the Candy Cheese line from Nagahama plant to Izumi Otsu plant.

Started operation of the second 10‑ton truck.

Acquired the Sayo Yamashita plant (cheese) of Zenraku Ren. Established Saitama plant.

Butter Cream Whip 115g released.

Implemented Zoom system.

Released two types of smoked cheese, 1kg Mozzarello Shred, and three types of 90% cholesterol‑reduced Healthy Slice.

Received the Chairman's Award for the 3rd 'Companies with a Sense of Fulfillment' Award hosted by the Osaka Prefecture Management Rationalization Association.

This year's slogan: 'Golden Knight' – Life is a battle.

Released Beautiful White (Baby, Slice, 6P), Apple Butter Whip, Garlic Butter Whip, and Smoked Mini Butter.

Completely renewed the homepage landing page.

Conducted the first infomercial on BS broadcast.

Employee dormitory completed near Nagahama factory.

Renovated the laboratory at the Saitama factory.

Released nine cheese blend items, 97% cholesterol‑free healthy shred, anchovy garlic butter blend, and 900g of My French Toast.

A new office building (office, conference room, cafeteria) was completed at the Saitama factory.

Received a commendation from the Toyono Tax Office as an exemplary filing corporation (10th time).

Received the 6th "Kōkōhōshō" (Blue Ribbon Award) from the Cabinet Office for donation activities to the educational administration of Toyonaka City, Osaka Prefecture.

This year's slogan: "Tree of the King" – Guardian of the Thousand‑Year Land.

Smoked butter won a gold award at an American food competition.

Released meltable plant slices made with plant butter, sea urchin butter, Belgian waffle, and oat milk.

Released four types of carton baby.

Renovated the company introduction video.

Released five types of baby cheese blend.

Renovated My Vegan Plant Shred.

Established Marine Food USA Inc.

Stirino product was introduced on Nippon TV's "news every."

Held a "Fureai" sale after three years.

This year's slogan: "New Age of Exploration" – Into the Unknown Country Amidst the Storm.

Moved the cheese sauce line equipment from the headquarters factory to the Saitama factory.

Exhibited at an American trade show (also exhibited in March, May, and June).

Held a Stiriño new product launch and tasting event in Tokyo for the media.

Released cholesterol‑free 98% healthy shred, Goud cheese blend, Mozzarella blend, cholesterol‑free 98% healthy slice, candy cheese blend (plain, Camembert), and rich plant butter.

Moved the emulsification pot from the Nagahama plant to the headquarters plant, establishing a production system for increased Stiriño output.

Hosted the first "Fureai Sale" at the Saitama plant.

Introduced Shred Line No.3 at the Saitama plant.

Exhibited at the American trade shows "Japanese Food & Restaurant Expo" and "Natural Products Expo East."

Renovated three types of Baby Cheese Blend.

Introduced Baby Line No.5 at the Nagahama plant.

Held the 12th Grand Marine meeting at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel for the first time in four years.

Received the 7th "Blue Ribbon Award" from the Cabinet Office for donation activities to administrative education in Toyonaka City, Osaka Prefecture.

This year's slogan: "Dragon, the rival carp" – Fly high in the sky.

Released 450g of rich plant butter without added salt.

Exhibited at the Kehe Summer Show held in Salt Lake City, focusing on expanding sales of smoked butter. (Also exhibited in March, May, and June.)

Released single-use meltable shred 100g, meltable garlic slice 105g, meltable honey slice 105g, garlic butter blend 80g, and uni butter blend 95g.

The "Marine Food Factory Introduction Video" won the Judges' Special Award at the International Corporate Video Association (ITVA-Japan) video contest.

The Fureai Sale and new products were introduced on numerous media outlets, including TV Asahi's "Kaereman De Miken Team!!".

Introduced Japan's first Turkish-made emulsification pot for Stiriño (cheese substitute) in the fourth division of headquarters.

This year's slogan: "New Hope" – Star Wars (Interstellar War).

Released uni cheese gratte (40g, 500g) and DX cholesterol‑free 95% healthy shred 1kg.

Released 110g milk‑eating candy cheese blend (plain, with Camembert) and aromatic smoked cheese blend 500g.

The popcorn production line of Sevens has been relocated to the Saitama plant.

Director Yoshimura (Kazuo) has been appointed as CEO of Marine Food USA.

We are welcoming M.K. Foods Inc. (headquarters: Jōtō-ku, Osaka) as a subsidiary into our group.

Collaborative products with Uniqlo (T-shirts, tote bags) have been released (exclusive to Hattori Tenjin store).

Marine Food has taken over Sevens' kitchen car business.

Construction of the second plant at the Nagahama factory has commenced.

The Baby Cheese No.6 line has been introduced at the Nagahama factory.

This year's slogan: 'Dream of Chrysanthemum and Sword' – a harmonious blend of culture and business.

Sevens Inc., a group company, has been absorbed and merged.

The 'Man's Shred' and sliced cheese blend have been released.

A crepe cafe has opened at the Nozusa office.

M.K. Foods Inc., a group company, has been absorbed and merged.

The headquarters' 'Fureai Sale' is featured on the TV program 'Seyanen!' on Mainichi Broadcasting.

For its donation activities supporting administrative education in Yōnaka City, Osaka Prefecture, the Cabinet Office awarded the 8th 'Kōju Hōshō' (Blue Ribbon Medal). (Marine Food has received a total of 9 such awards.)

We are welcoming Nuvel Inc. (headquarters: Ibi-gun, Gifu Prefecture) as a subsidiary into our group.

The Baby Cheese No.7 line has been introduced at the Nagahama factory.