Yamami
Basic Information
- Stock Code
- 2820
- Industry
- Food Products
- Category Detail
- Food Manufacturing
- Prefecture
- Hiroshima Prefecture
- Establishment Year
- January 1975
- Listing Year
- June 2016
- Official Website
- https://www.yamami.co.jp/
- TSE Information
- TSE Information
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Overview
Yamami is a major manufacturer of tofu and soy products based in Mihara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, founded in 1975, leading the market with superior quality and safety products.
Current Situation
Yamami recorded sales of approximately 19 billion yen and net profit of approximately 1.4 billion yen for the fiscal year ending June 2024, establishing a top-class position in the domestic tofu and soy products market. Its mainstay tofu and aburaage products are sold primarily at supermarkets and convenience stores nationwide, manufactured in factories with excellent quality control. It operates the Kansai Factory and a base in Shizuoka, strengthening its production system to achieve stable supply. Through a capital and business alliance with House Foods Group, it is pursuing synergies in sales channel expansion and product development. By obtaining food safety certification FSSC22000, it thoroughly ensures safe and secure product provision. It is also highly regarded for environmental load reduction measures such as biomass equipment and energy-saving initiatives, aiming for sustainable production. Moving forward, it will respond to rising health consciousness by exploring new product development and expansion into functional foods. While prioritizing stable management and growth, it strategically aims for mid- to long-term market share expansion. Proactive capital investments and technological innovations are the driving forces behind performance improvements.
Trivia
Interesting Facts
- Headquartered in Mihara City, continuing community-based management.
- Strengthened nationwide production network with Kansai Factory and Mt. Fuji Foothills Factory.
- Highly evaluated for food safety due to FSSC22000 certification.
- Capital and business alliance with House Foods Group headquarters.
- Early introduction of biomass equipment to reduce environmental impact.
- Founded in 1975, with approximately 50 years of history in the food manufacturing industry.
- Thorough quality and hygiene management in tofu production.
- Current president Toru Yamana continues founder family management.
- Occupies an important position as an industry in local Mihara City, Hiroshima Prefecture.
- Market superiority through diverse tofu product lineup.
Hidden Connections
- Alliance with House Foods Group headquarters provides strengths in sales expansion and product development.
- FSSC22000-certified factories enable stable transactions with major supermarkets.
- Contributes to local employment creation in Mihara City, Koka City, and Oyama Town, Shizuoka.
- Kansai Factory establishment strengthens supply system in the Kansai market.
- Investment in biomass power generation enhances evaluation as an environmentally responsive company.
- Provides technology to other food manufacturers through OEM production.
Future Outlook
Growth Drivers
- Rising demand for health-oriented and plant-based proteins
- Market expansion through diversification of tofu and soy products
- Leveraging synergies with House Foods Group
- Increasing demand for OEM and contract manufacturing domestically and internationally
- Growing consumer awareness of environmentally friendly and eco-products
- Growth in functional foods and alternative protein markets
- Expansion of new distribution channels (EC and direct sales)
Strategic Goals
- Maintain and expand domestic market share while strengthening profitability
- Establish and expand sales in alternative protein business
- Establish production system aiming for zero environmental impact
- Continuous strengthening of FSSC22000 certification and quality management
- Sustainable management through coexistence with local communities
- Expand overseas market penetration and improve brand recognition
- Efficiency improvements in production and logistics through digital technology utilization
Business Segments
Supply of Commercial Tofu Products
- Overview
- Stably supplies high-quality, safe tofu and soy products to the food service and school lunch markets, addressing diverse needs.
- Competitiveness
- Stable supply capability through comprehensive production facilities and quality control systems, and long-cultivated soy processing technology.
- Customers
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- Food Service Chains
- Prepared Food Manufacturers and Retailers
- School Lunch Providers
- Hotels
- Hospitals
- Nursing Homes
- Retailers
- Food Wholesalers
- Frozen Food Manufacturers
- Food Processors
- Restaurants
- Supermarkets
- Convenience Stores
- Healthcare Facilities
- School Lunch Centers
- Products
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- Various Tofus
- Aburaage
- Packaged Tofu
- Thick Fried Tofu
- Dried Tofu
- Tofu Processed Products for Prepared Foods
- Commercial Pack Products
- Functional Food Materials
- Healthy Products
- Soy Processed Products
- Frozen Tofu Products
- Custom Products
- Cut Products
- Health Food Materials
- OEM Products
Raw Material Supply and Soy Processing Materials
- Overview
- Leveraging soy processing technology honed in tofu production to provide diverse processed materials and raw materials to companies across industries.
- Competitiveness
- Stable procurement and processing technology for high-quality domestic soybeans, and extensive product development track record.
- Customers
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- Food Manufacturers
- Soy Sauce Producers
- Beverage Manufacturers
- Bakery Operators
- Health Food Manufacturers
- Confectionery Producers
- Seasoning Manufacturers
- Nutritional Supplement Producers
- Meat Alternative Manufacturers
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturers
- Agricultural Material Manufacturers
- Exporters
- Cosmetics Manufacturers
- Functional Food Manufacturers
- Health-Oriented Companies
- Products
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- Soy Meat Raw Materials
- Soy Paste
- Soy Protein Isolates
- Soy Milk Product Raw Materials
- Functional Soy Materials
- Fermented Soy Products
- Nutrient-Enriched Materials
- Powdered Soy Products
- Aburaage Raw Materials
- Tofu Soy Products
- Health Food Materials
- Fermented Seasoning Materials
- Vitamin-Enriched Materials
- Low-Allergen Soy Raw Materials
- Organic Soy Raw Materials
OEM and Contract Manufacturing
- Overview
- Offers contract manufacturing services tailored to customers' brands and needs, balancing quality and speed.
- Competitiveness
- Flexible production system, advanced quality control, and development support to meet diverse needs.
- Customers
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- Food Brands
- Local Retailers
- Major National Food Manufacturers
- Health Food and Supplement Companies
- Local Specialty Producers
- Frozen Food Companies
- Mail Order Businesses
- Convenience Store Chains
- Food Service Industry
- Prepared Food Producers
- Regional Processors
- Direct-from-Producer Businesses
- Health-Oriented Food Manufacturers
- Exporters
- New Entrant Ventures
- Products
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- Tofu Products
- Aburaage Products
- Functional Foods
- Packaged Tofu
- Thick Fried Tofu
- Frozen Foods
- Prepared Food Products
- Soy Meat Processed Products
- Health Food Materials
- Region-Limited Products
- Custom Products
- Processed Cooked Foods
- Package Design-Compatible Products
- OEM Product Development
- Private Label
Overseas Market Business
- Overview
- Expanding high-quality products tailored to local needs to promote Japanese tofu culture overseas.
- Competitiveness
- Export system combining Japanese high-quality products with local adaptation capabilities.
- Customers
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- Overseas Wholesalers
- Overseas Food Retailers
- Local Restaurants
- Export Companies
- Local Marketing Companies
- Japanese Supermarkets Overseas
- Food Culture Promotion Groups
- Distributors
- Mail Order Businesses
- Food Importers
- Products
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- Refrigerated/Frozen Tofu Products
- Tofu Processed Products
- Aburaage
- Health-Oriented Products
- Functional Foods
- Soy Milk Beverages
- Frozen Prepared Foods
- Healthy Foods
- Organic Certified Products
- Regional Specialties
R&D and Technical Support
- Overview
- Conducts technology development and support for improving product quality and safety, and new product development.
- Competitiveness
- Fusion of long years of tofu manufacturing experience and cutting-edge technology.
- Customers
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- Internal Manufacturing Departments
- Partner Companies
- New Business Development
- Health Food Development Teams
- Industry Associations
- Industry-Academia Collaboration Research Institutes
- Local Governments
- Patent-Holding Companies
- Material Development Companies
- Food Safety Management Departments
- Functional Product Developers
- Environmental Technology Researchers
- Packaging Material Manufacturers
- Alternative Protein Companies
- Products
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- New Production Methods
- Quality Control Technology
- Environmental Load Reduction Technology
- Functional Evaluation Technology
- Microbial Control Technology
- Nutrient-Enriched Products
- Packaging Technology
- Production Efficiency Solutions
- Alternative Protein Technology
- Sustainable Technology
Competitive Advantage
Strengths
- High technological prowess as a leading domestic tofu manufacturer
- Diverse product lineup and stable supply capability
- Capital and business alliance with House Foods Group
- Established nationwide sales network
- High-quality management through FSSC22000 certification
Competitive Advantages
- High-quality products from fusion of traditional methods and latest technology
- Production risk dispersion and stable supply via multiple nationwide factories
- Enhanced promotion and product development through capital alliance
- Product development leveraging regional characteristics and community-based management
- Trust earned through thorough safety management and food hygiene standards compliance
Threats
- Intensifying competition in soy products due to health trend shifts
- Risk of fluctuations in raw soybean prices
- Declining domestic population and shrinking demand
- Market competition from emerging alternative protein products
- Changes in distribution channels and diversifying consumer preferences
Innovations
2023: Commencement of Operations at Mt. Fuji Foothills Factory
- Overview
- The newly constructed Mt. Fuji Foothills Factory in Oyama Town, Shizuoka Prefecture, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, has started operations.
- Impact
- Contributes to production capacity expansion and supply stabilization
2022: Expansion of FSSC22000 Certification Acquisition
- Overview
- Acquired international food safety standard FSSC22000 at the Kansai Factory, strengthening quality control.
- Impact
- Improved customer trust and enhanced market competitiveness
2021: Development of Plant-Based Alternative Tofu
- Overview
- Initiated research and development of plant-based alternative tofu products to meet health trends.
- Impact
- Acquisition of new markets and strengthened competitiveness
2020: Introduction of Biomass Power Generation Equipment
- Overview
- Installed biomass power generation equipment at the head office factory to reduce environmental impact.
- Impact
- CO2 emissions reduced by approx. 20%
Sustainability
- Utilization of renewable energy through biomass power generation
- Promotion of food waste recycling
- Adoption of environmentally friendly packaging materials
- Participation in local environmental conservation activities
- Improvement of working environment and employee health promotion