| 1987-06 |
Independence in June 1987. Established Hob Co., Ltd. in Higashikagura-cho, Kamikawa-gun, where the current head office is located. |
| 1987-06 |
Founded Hoe Corporation in Higashikagura Town, Kamikawa District, Hokkaido |
| 1987-06 |
Established Hob Inc. in Higashikagura Town, Kamikawa District, Hokkaido, in June 1987, becoming independent. Opened a Cold Region Crop Research Institute. |
| 1989 |
In 1989, established Abashiri Branch (now Abashiri Logistics Center) in Abashiri City, Hokkaido, and started cultivating summer-autumn strawberries (Nara Prefecture variety "Summer Berry"). |
| 1989 |
Established Abashiri Branch (now Abashiri Logistics Center) in Abashiri City, Hokkaido, and started cultivating summer-autumn strawberries (Nara Prefecture variety "Summer Berry") |
| 1993 |
Registered the seasonal strawberry "Celine" (commonly known as Sylphy) (Registration No. 3754). |
| 1993 |
In 1993, the four-season strawberry "Celine" (commonly known as Sylphy) was registered as a variety (Registration No. 3754). |
| 1995 |
Registered the seasonal strawberry "Pechika" (Registration No. 4293). |
| 1995 |
In 1995, the four-season strawberry "Pechika" was registered as a variety (Registration No. 4293). |
| 1997 |
Acquired Nishimura Co., Ltd., a major wholesale company for commercial strawberries, as a subsidiary. Started year-round strawberry supply in the metropolitan area. |
| 1997 |
Established a subsidiary, Nishimura Co., Ltd., a major wholesale company for commercial strawberries, and started year-round strawberry supply in the Tokyo metropolitan area. |
| 1997 |
Acquired Nishimura Co., Ltd., a major wholesale company for commercial strawberries, as a subsidiary. Started year-round supply of strawberries in the Tokyo metropolitan area |
| 1997 |
In 1997, began year-round supply of strawberries in the Tokyo metropolitan area by acquiring the major wholesale company for commercial strawberries, Nishimura Co., Ltd., as a subsidiary. |
| 1998 |
Established Higashikagura Logistics Center as a logistics base for industrial summer-autumn strawberries in Higashikagura-cho, Kamikawa-gun, Hokkaido. Opened Nakafurano Research Farm for research on summer-autumn strawberry cultivation. |
| 1998 |
Established Higashi-Kamikawa Research Farm and Higashi-Kamikawa Logistics Center in Higashikagura Town, Kamikawa District, Hokkaido, for research on summer-autumn strawberry cultivation. Installed storage refrigerators for seedlings and fruits, and began supplying seedlings nationwide. |
| 1998 |
Established Nakafurano Research Farm for research on summer-autumn strawberry cultivation. Opened Higashikagura Logistics Center in Higashikagura Town, Kamikawa District, Hokkaido, and started seedling supply |
| 1998 |
In 1998, established Nakafurano Research Farm for summer-autumn strawberry cultivation research. Opened Higashikagura Logistics Center in Higashikagura Town, Kamikawa District, Hokkaido, with cold storage for seedlings and fruits, and began supplying seedlings nationwide. |
| 1999 |
Established Higashikagura Research Field for research on summer-autumn strawberry cultivation. |
| 1999 |
Opened the Higashi-Kagura Research Field in 1999 (Heisei 11). |
| 2000 |
Signed a trial cultivation contract for strawberry seedlings with a European seedling development company and began mutual research. |
| 2000 |
Signed a trial cultivation contract for strawberry seedlings with a European seedling development company and started mutual research. |
| 2000 |
Signed a trial cultivation contract for strawberry seedlings with a European seedling development company and began research |
| 2000 |
In 2000 (Heisei 12), signed a trial cultivation contract for strawberry seedlings with a European seedling development company and began research. |
| 2001 |
Merged Nishimura Co., Ltd., a subsidiary, to integrate manufacturing and sales of commercial strawberries. Opened Shin-Kiba Logistics Center. |
| 2001 |
Merged Nishimura Co., Ltd., to integrate manufacturing and sales of commercial strawberries. Opened Shin-Kiba Logistics Center and improved strawberry transportation. |
| 2001 |
In 2001 (Heisei 13), merged with subsidiary Nishimura Co., Ltd., promoted integrated production and sales of commercial strawberries, and opened the Shin-Kiba Logistics Center. |
| 2002 |
Started year-round strawberry fruit supply within Hokkaido. Expanded supply to Keihanshin, Tokai, Hokuriku, and Tohoku regions. |
| 2002 |
Started year-round supply of strawberry fruits within Hokkaido, expanding supply to Keihanshin, Tokai, Hokuriku, and Tohoku regions. |
| 2002 |
In 2002 (Heisei 14), began year‑round supply of strawberry fruit within Hokkaido, expanding supply to Kinki, Tokai, Hokuriku, and Tohoku regions. |
| 2003 |
Developed strawberry production areas for summer-autumn strawberries and produced over 1 million packs of our own variety Pechika. Opened Osaka Branch. Applied for seedling registration of new variety "Espo". |
| 2003 |
Developed summer-autumn strawberry production areas and exceeded 1 million packs of self-produced Pechika variety. Opened Osaka Branch and established sales and logistics bases in Keihanshin. Applied for seed registration of new variety 'Esupo'. |
| 2003 |
Developed strawberry production areas and exceeded 1 million packs of our own variety Pechika. Opened Osaka Branch. Applied for seedling registration of new variety "Esupo" |
| 2003 |
In 2003 (Heisei 15), production of the company’s own variety "Pechika" exceeded 1 million packs, establishing a year‑round strawberry supply system. Opened an Osaka branch office. Applied for seedling registration of new variety "Espo". |
| 2004 |
Continuing trial cultivation of our new variety "Espo" to promote its dissemination. Expanding to new customer segments. |
| 2004 |
Continued experimental cultivation of our new variety 'Esupo' and expanded a new customer base centered on owner-chefs seeking 'Kokoroi'. |
| 2004 |
In 2004 (Heisei 16), continued trial cultivation to promote the new variety "Espo", expanding a new customer base. |
| 2005 |
Listed on Jasdaq Securities Exchange (Securities Code 1382). Started year-round supply and delivery to Western confectionery stores. Awarded Hokkaido Excellent Company Award. |
| 2005 |
Listed on the Jasdaq Securities Exchange (Securities Code 1382). Started year-round supply to mass retailers and delivery using new packaging materials for Western confectionery stores. Awarded the Hokkaido Excellent Company Award |
| 2005 |
Listed on the Jasdaq Securities Exchange (Securities Code 1382). Started year-round supply and small-lot delivery. Awarded the Hokkaido Excellent Company Award |
| 2005 |
In 2005 (Heisei 17), listed shares on the JASDAQ Securities Exchange (ticker 1382). Began year‑round supply and small‑quantity delivery. Received the Hokkaido Excellent Company Award. |
| 2006 |
In 2006 (Heisei 18), the cultivar registration of the perennial strawberry "Espo" was officially approved. Upgraded the Osaka branch office to "Osaka Business Office". |
| 2006-12-14 |
Officially approved registration of seasonal strawberry "Espo" (Registration No. 14538). |
| 2006-12-14 |
The registration of the Shiki Seisei Ichigo "Esupo" variety has been officially approved. |
| 2007 |
Relocated the Kansai sales base "Osaka Office" to Kobe (Higashinada Ward) and started operations as "Kansai Office." |
| 2007 |
Relocated the "Osaka Office," which serves as a sales base for the Kansai region, to Kobe (Higashinada Ward) and commenced operations as the "Kansai Office" |
| 2007 |
Relocated the Osaka Office to Kobe as a sales base for western Kansai and started operations. Began registration of seedling varieties "Pechika Santa" and "Pechika Prime." |
| 2007 |
In 2007 (Heisei 19), relocated the sales base west of Kansai to Kobe and commenced operations as the "Kansai Business Office". Began seedling registration procedures for a new variety. |
| 2008 |
Closed the Western confectionery retail stores and established logistics subsidiary "S Logistics Co., Ltd." |
| 2008 |
In 2008 (Heisei 20), closed the Western confectionery retail store and established logistics subsidiary "S Logistics Co., Ltd.". |
| 2008-04 |
Closed the Western Confectionery Retail Store and established the logistics subsidiary "S Logistics Inc." |
| 2009 |
Start of production and sales of two strawberry varieties, 'Pechika Santa' and 'Pechika Prime'. |
| 2009 |
Started production and sales of two strawberry varieties, "Pechika Santa" and "Pechika Prime" of the Four Seasons Strawberry |
| 2009 |
Started production and sales of the varieties "Pechika Santa" and "Pechika Prime." |
| 2009 |
In 2009 (Heisei 21), began production and sales of "Pechika Santa" and "Pechika Prime". |
| 2010 |
Established Tosu Sales Office to strengthen sales system west of Kansai. Registered seeds for Pechika Santa and Pechika Pure. |
| 2010 |
Established Tosu Sales Office (Tosu City, Saga Prefecture) to organize sales supply system for Western Japan. Registered new varieties "Pechika Santa" (Registration No. 19206) and "Pechika Pure" (Registration No. 19528 / Trademark "Pechika Prime") |
| 2010 |
In 2010 (Heisei 22), opened the Tsuruse Sales Office. Registered a new variety and trademark. |
| 2010-03 |
Opened Tosu Sales Office. Registered seedlings for the varieties "Pechika Santa" and "Pechika Pure." |
| 2011 |
Awarded the Agriculture & Food Industry Innovation Award in the Business Division for achievements in establishing a business model in the agricultural sector. |
| 2011 |
Received the Agriculture and Food Industry Innovation Award Business Division Prize for achievements in establishing a business model in the agricultural sector |
| 2011 |
Received the Business Division Award at the Agriculture and Food Industry Innovation Awards. |
| 2011 |
In 2011 (Heisei 23), received the Agriculture and Food Industry Innovation Award in the Business Category. |
| 2013-12 |
Acquired all shares of Japan Potato Co., Ltd., a potato specialty company, and made it a consolidated subsidiary. Closed Tosu Sales Office. |
| 2013-12 |
Acquired all shares of Japan Potato Co., Ltd., a potato specialty company, and made it a consolidated subsidiary. Closed the Tosu Sales Office. |
| 2013-12 |
In 2013 (Heisei 25), acquired all shares of Japan Potato Co., Ltd., a potato specialty company, and made it a consolidated subsidiary. Closed the Tsuruse Sales Office. |
| 2014 |
Applied for registration of the varieties Pechika Honoka and Pechika Ever. |
| 2014 |
Applied for registration of varieties "Pechika Honoka" (Application No. 29432) and "Pechika Ever" (Application No. 29431) |
| 2014 |
Applied for registration of the varieties "Pechika Honoka" and "Pechika Ever." |
| 2014 |
In 2014 (Heisei 26), applied for cultivar registration of new varieties "Pechika Honoka" and "Pechika Eba". |
| 2015-11 |
Trademark name 'Core' for Pechika Ever registered (No. 5807124). |
| 2015-11 |
"Pechika Ever" (application pending) registered as the trademark "Core" (No. 5807124) |
| 2015-11 |
"Pechika Ever" was registered as the trademark "Core." |
| 2015-11 |
In 2015 (Heisei 27), "Pechika Eba" was registered under the trademark name "Core". |
| 2016-04 |
Trademark name 'Natsumizu' for Pechika Honoka registered (No. 5845302 / No. 5845303). |
| 2016-04 |
"Pechika Honoka" (application pending) registered as the trademark "Natsumizu" (No. 5845302 / No. 5845303) |
| 2016-04 |
"Pechika Honoka" was registered as the trademark "Natsumizu" / "Natsumizuki." Absorbed and merged subsidiaries Japan Potato Co., Ltd. and Hob 21 Inc. |
| 2016-04 |
In 2016 (Heisei 28), "Pechika Honoka" was registered under the trademark name "Natsumizuki" (Summer Dew). Absorbed and merged with subsidiaries Japan Potato Co., Ltd. and Hoob21 Co., Ltd. |
| 2016-10 |
Merged subsidiaries Japan Potato Co., Ltd. and Hoeve 21 Co., Ltd. |
| 2017-03 |
Relocated Tokyo headquarters and Shin-Kiba Logistics Center to Komatsugawa. |
| 2017-03 |
Relocated Tokyo headquarters and Shin-Kiba Logistics Center to Komatsugawa to improve operational efficiency |
| 2017-03 |
Relocated Tokyo Headquarters and Shin-Kiba Logistics Center to Komatsugawa. |
| 2017-03 |
In 2017 (Heisei 29), relocated the Tokyo headquarters and Shin-Kiba Logistics Center to Komatsugawa. |
| 2018-02-15 |
Closed Osaka Branch in Toyonaka and completely shut down the Kansai office. |
| 2018-02-15 |
Closed Osaka Branch in Toyonaka, Osaka, which had been operated as the Kansai Office for about 15 years |
| 2018-02-15 |
Closed Osaka Branch Office. |
| 2018-02-15 |
In 2018 (Heisei 30), closed the Osaka branch office of the Kansai Business Office. |
| 2019-12 |
Participated in joint research on strawberry cultivation in Vladivostok, Russia. Formed a business alliance with Berg Earth for entry into the Chinese market. |
| 2019-12 |
Participated in joint research with Tokyo University of Agriculture and the Far Eastern Federal University on strawberry cultivation in Vladivostok, Russia. Conducted seedling supply and cultivation technology guidance. Formed a business alliance with Berg Earth Co., Ltd. to enter the Chinese strawberry market |
| 2019-12 |
Joint research with Tokyo University of Agriculture, Far East Federal University on strawberry cultivation in Vladivostok, Russia. Formed a business alliance with Berg Earth to enter the Chinese strawberry market. |
| 2019-12 |
In 2019 (Reiwa 1), participated in joint research on strawberry cultivation in Vladivostok, Russia. Formed a business partnership with Bergaus to expand into the Chinese market. |
| 2020-11 |
Signed a joint development contract with Kowa Chemical Industry for a new high-temperature environment-adapted strawberry variety. |
| 2020-11 |
Signed a joint development agreement with Kyo Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. to develop new strawberry varieties suitable for cultivation in high-temperature environments |
| 2020-11 |
Signed a joint development agreement for new strawberry varieties suitable for cultivation in high-temperature environments. |
| 2020-11 |
In 2020, a joint development agreement was signed for a new strawberry variety suitable for cultivation in high-temperature environments. |
| 2022-04 |
Transitioned to the Standard Market due to review of Tokyo Stock Exchange market classification. Worked to obtain G-Mark certification, approved in December 2013. |
| 2022-04 |
Due to the review of the market classification of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, transitioned from JASDAQ (Standard) to the Standard Market. Actively obtained G-Mark certification, approved in December 2013 |
| 2022-04 |
Due to a review of the market classification of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, transitioned from JASDAQ (Standard) to the Standard Market. Working to obtain G Mark certification. |
| 2022-04 |
In 2022, due to a review of market classification by the Tokyo Stock Exchange, the company transitioned to the Standard Market. It is working to obtain G-Mark certification. |
