Feed One

Basic Information

Stock Code
2060
Industry
Food
Category Detail
Food Manufacturing
Prefecture
Kanagawa Prefecture
Establishment Year
October 2014
Listing Year
October 2014
Official Website
https://www.feed-one.co.jp/
TSE Information
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Other Companies
Chubu Shiryo, Hiyoshi Sangyo, Higashimaru, Hayashikane

Overview

Feed One is a major domestic compound feed manufacturer established in 2014, boasting the top market share in poultry feed, and operates as an equity-method affiliate of Mitsui & Co.

Current Situation

Feed One achieved consolidated sales of approximately 215 billion yen (FY2020.3), holding the top domestic share in poultry feed and strong positions in swine and aquaculture feed. It operates a wide range of businesses from feed production to livestock product processing with facilities across the country. In recent years, it has focused on diversification and production efficiency improvements leveraging its feed and livestock product processing expertise. It is proactive in promoting domestic feed adoption for sustainable supply and addressing rising import feed prices. In 2024, it relocated its head office to Minato Mirai to establish an advanced business structure. Strengthening Asian market expansion through collaboration with Mitsui & Co., it aims for stable growth through technological innovation and product development aligned with market needs.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Established domestic top share in poultry compound feed
  • Grew to one of Japan's largest scales through 2014 merger
  • Stable management as equity-method affiliate of Mitsui & Co.
  • Extensive network with manufacturing and sales bases nationwide
  • Continuously optimizes feed formulation at proprietary research facilities
  • Pioneering leader in promoting domestic feed
  • Advanced sustainability company focusing on environmental impact reduction
  • Focusing on overseas expansion centered on Asia
  • Also engages in animal pharmaceuticals, broadly contributing to livestock support
  • Relocated head office to Minato Mirai in 2024 for business expansion

Hidden Connections

  • Ensured resource procurement stability through strong ties with Mitsui & Co.
  • Advancing regional revitalization projects in collaboration with Yokohama City
  • Expanded market share through mergers and integrations with multiple industry companies
  • Trusted relationships with many livestock farmers continuously using its products
  • Business expansion considering animal welfare using cutting-edge technology
  • Technical partnerships and joint market development with domestic and international feed manufacturers
  • Fine-tuned responses to customer needs with diverse product lineup
  • Pioneering role in eco-feed development to address strengthened environmental regulations

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Stable demand in domestic poultry market
  • Expansion of shift to domestic feed raw materials
  • Increased demand for eco-feed due to strengthened environmental regulations
  • Value enhancement in livestock product processing business
  • Active market expansion in Asia
  • Feed efficiency improvements through technological innovation
  • Growth in animal pharmaceuticals market
  • Spread of sustainable aquaculture technology
  • Business efficiency through digital technology utilization
  • Rising consumer focus on safety and reassurance
  • Product development contributing to food loss reduction
  • Brand enhancement through strengthened regional community ties

Strategic Goals

  • Achieve 40% share in domestic compound feed market
  • Raise domestic feed raw material ratio to over 50%
  • Full implementation of environmental impact reduction technology and certification acquisition
  • Double sales in Asian markets
  • Expand sales of livestock processed products domestically and internationally
  • Maximize feed efficiency through technological innovation
  • Expand new product lines in animal pharmaceuticals
  • Improve evaluation of contributions to regional communities
  • Company-wide business efficiency through DX promotion
  • Enhance transparency of sustainability reporting

Business Segments

Feed Sales

Overview
Provides various compound feeds to livestock and aquaculture operators.
Competitiveness
Extensive product lineup and high-quality control
Customers
  • Poultry farms
  • Swine farms
  • Aquaculture farms
  • Agricultural corporations
  • Feed wholesalers
  • Livestock-related companies
  • Agricultural cooperatives
Products
  • Compound feed products
  • Specialized feed
  • Premix feed
  • Pellet feed

Livestock Product Processing and Sales

Overview
Engages in processing and sales of meat and eggs.
Competitiveness
Stable supply through integrated production system
Customers
  • Meat processors
  • Retailers
  • Restaurant chains
  • Meat wholesalers
  • Food processing companies
Products
  • Beef products
  • Pork products
  • Chicken products
  • Eggs

Animal Pharmaceutical Sales

Overview
Supplies pharmaceuticals for livestock and aquaculture.
Competitiveness
Integration with feed manufacturer expertise
Customers
  • Livestock farmers
  • Veterinary clinics
  • Feed sellers
Products
  • Nutritional supplements
  • Disease prevention drugs
  • Disinfectants

R&D Support

Overview
R&D support business for livestock and aquaculture.
Competitiveness
Advanced testing technology and academic collaborations
Customers
  • Livestock-related companies
  • Universities and research institutions
  • Government agencies
Products
  • Feed ingredient analysis
  • Aquaculture technology support
  • Data analysis services

Logistics and Warehouse Services

Overview
Provides comprehensive services for livestock product logistics.
Competitiveness
Utilization of refrigeration and freezing technology
Customers
  • Feed manufacturers
  • Meat processors
  • Wholesalers
Products
  • Refrigerated logistics
  • Storage warehouses
  • Transportation management

Overseas Business Support

Overview
Support for overseas bases centered on Asia.
Competitiveness
Market development through collaboration with Mitsui & Co.
Customers
  • Overseas farm operators
  • Local feed companies
Products
  • Technology transfer
  • Market development support

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • Domestic top share in poultry compound feed
  • Extensive product lineup
  • Strong capital ties with Mitsui & Co.
  • Nationwide production and sales network
  • Expertise in sustainable feed raw material procurement
  • Advanced quality control system
  • Integrated system with livestock processing
  • Abundant R&D capabilities
  • Regionally focused customer support services
  • Efforts to reduce environmental impact
  • Domestic and international market development capabilities
  • High technological capability in feed formulation

Competitive Advantages

  • Stable resource procurement supported by Mitsui & Co.
  • Feed customization technology for aging population
  • Domestic largest-scale poultry compound feed production facilities
  • Proprietary analysis technology for product quality improvement
  • In-house completion of complex livestock production and processing
  • Active investment and expertise accumulation in aquaculture feed
  • Strength of manufacturing and sales bases nationwide
  • Established stable supply system and emergency response capability
  • Industry leadership in promoting domestic feed
  • Multi-company collaborations for overseas expansion
  • Advanced implementation of environmental conservation technology
  • Customization capabilities for diverse customer needs
  • Integrated provision from feed to livestock product processing
  • Market differentiation through innovative product development
  • Extensive customer service support network

Threats

  • Risk of international fluctuations in feed raw material prices
  • Demand reduction due to production adjustments in swine and poultry industries
  • Offensive low-price imported feed from competitors
  • Unstabilization of feed raw material production due to climate change
  • Cost increases from strengthened food safety regulations
  • Heightened risk of livestock disease outbreaks
  • Potential import restrictions from international trade friction
  • Market structure changes from technological innovations in feed industry
  • Logistics delays in imports and exports
  • Decline in agricultural population due to successor shortages
  • Demand shifts from rise of alternative protein markets
  • Production cost increases from strengthened environmental regulations

Innovations

2024: Development of Feed Efficiency Technology

Overview
Achieved improved livestock growth rates with new feed ingredient designs.
Impact
Approx. 10% productivity improvement, feed cost reduction

2024: Expansion of Domestic Raw Material Compound Feed

Overview
Expanded product lineup incorporating more domestic grains.
Impact
Reduced import dependency, ensured stable supply

2023: Introduction of Digital Feed Management System

Overview
Promoting efficient management of feed production and supply using IoT technology.
Impact
15% improvement in production efficiency, enhanced traceability

2022: Development of Low-Environmental-Impact Feed

Overview
Launched new compound feed aimed at suppressing methane emissions.
Impact
Improved environmental evaluation for feed users

2021: Development of New Drugs for Livestock Disease Prevention

Overview
Introduced new infectious disease prevention drugs in the animal pharmaceuticals division.
Impact
Strengthened disease countermeasures and health maintenance support

Sustainability

  • Active procurement of domestic feed raw materials
  • CO2 emission reduction targets in feed manufacturing
  • Food waste recycling projects
  • Advanced wastewater treatment and recycling technology
  • Efforts to reduce environmental impact in livestock production
  • Promotion of sustainable agriculture through collaboration with local farmers
  • Energy-saving initiatives in feed production
  • Feed formulation considering animal welfare
  • Promotion of renewable energy adoption
  • Strengthened measures to reduce environmental impact of product packaging
  • R&D of sustainable aquaculture technology
  • Regular publication of environmental reports for transparency