Foodison

Basic Information

Stock Code
7114
Industry
Wholesale
Category Detail
Food Wholesalers
Prefecture
Tokyo
Establishment Year
April 2013
Listing Year
December 2022
Official Website
https://foodison.jp/
TSE Information
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Overview

Foodison is a growth-oriented food wholesaler founded in 2013 and headquartered in Tokyo, widely distributing aquatic products for both business and retail use.

Current Situation

Since its establishment in 2013, Foodison has expanded its business primarily centered on the intermediate distribution of aquatic products and processed aquatic products. In fiscal 2023, it maintained stable operating revenue and established a supply network serving 116 stores primarily in the Kanto region. Its strength lies in providing fresh ingredients, and it engages in environmental protection activities such as seaweed bed regeneration experiments with sustainability in mind. In terms of human resources, it strengthens its management structure through proactive personnel reassignments and aims to enter new business areas like specialty food retail and internet site operations. Moving forward, it plans to strengthen e-commerce to expand its B2B market share and diversify its customer base. In the competitive food wholesale market, it seeks stable growth by enhancing freshness management and logistics efficiency. It promotes sustainable corporate management through strengthened regional ties and environmentally considerate business initiatives.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Achieved listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Mothers within 10 years of founding.
  • Seaweed bed regeneration experiment is rare in Japan's seafood wholesaling industry.
  • Early establishment of proprietary EC site for B2B.
  • Unique food wholesaler operating recruitment and staffing business.
  • Strength in Hokkaido scallop processing and sales.
  • Actively promotes Fukushima seafood in the Tokyo metropolitan area.
  • Features a logistics network serving 116 stores in the Kanto region.
  • Collaborates with multiple industry associations to contribute to regional revitalization.
  • Introduces proprietary technology for refrigeration and freezing to maintain freshness.
  • Invests corporate funds in environmental conservation, focusing on CSR.

Hidden Connections

  • Strengthening ties with security and real estate companies anticipating future growth.
  • Differentiating through new businesses while competing with established seafood wholesalers.
  • Expanding transactions with convenience stores in the Tokyo metropolitan area.
  • Advancing social contributions through seaweed bed regeneration in collaboration with environmental NPOs.
  • Enhancing specialization in food industry recruitment.
  • Aiming to improve services through technical collaboration with EC business partners.
  • Strengthening seafood supply for Tohoku reconstruction support.
  • Expanding product assortment through increased transactions with domestic and international seafood processing plants.

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • New customer acquisition through B2B e-commerce expansion
  • Increasing demand for sustainable ingredients
  • New market development through regional revitalization and collaborations
  • Expansion of commercial demand due to growth in frozen and processed food markets
  • Improved logistics efficiency and customer services via DX
  • Compliance with strict food safety and quality standards
  • Expansion of functional food demand amid health trends
  • Market cultivation through food education and awareness for younger generations
  • Increasing demand for low-environmental-impact products
  • Business diversification through recruitment services

Strategic Goals

  • Achieve top regional share in seafood wholesaling
  • Increase B2B EC sales ratio to over 50%
  • Sustainable certified product handling ratio over 70%
  • Significant environmental load reductions and carbon neutrality
  • Expansion and monetization of new talent services
  • Expansion of logistics network to major cities nationwide
  • Expansion of environmental collaboration businesses like seaweed bed regeneration
  • Initiate consideration of new overseas markets
  • Strengthen product development linked to regional food culture
  • Promote AI and IoT technology adoption for business efficiency

Business Segments

Commercial Seafood Wholesaling

Overview
Stably supplies a wide range of seafood to the dining industry.
Competitiveness
Freshness management and regionally attuned rapid delivery system
Customers
  • Restaurant chains
  • Hotels
  • School lunch providers
  • Food processors
  • Supermarket deli departments
  • Restaurants
  • Supermarkets
  • Trading companies
Products
  • Fresh fish fillets
  • Frozen scallops
  • Sashimi-grade tuna
  • Processed seafood
  • Dried fish
  • Fish cakes
  • Delicacies

Food Processing Raw Material Supply

Overview
Provides raw materials for processing and health foods.
Competitiveness
Traceability and high-purity product development
Customers
  • Food manufacturers
  • Confectionery companies
  • Health food companies
  • Feed manufacturers
  • Cosmetic raw material companies
  • Pharmaceutical raw material companies
Products
  • Fish meal
  • Fish oil
  • Fish meal
  • Collagen peptide
  • Fish oil

Commercial Frozen Food Supply

Overview
Stably supplies commercial ingredients leveraging frozen technology.
Competitiveness
Advanced temperature control technology and stable distribution network
Customers
  • Dining out industry
  • Catering services
  • Hospitals and nursing homes
  • School lunches
  • Event catering
  • Convenience stores
Products
  • Frozen sashimi platters
  • Frozen fish fry
  • Frozen ready meals
  • Frozen desserts

Specialty Food Wholesaling

Overview
Provides curated ingredients to specialty stores.
Competitiveness
Sourcing rare ingredients and quality control
Customers
  • High-end food stores
  • Specialty retailers
  • Cooking schools
  • Food researchers
  • High-end restaurants
  • Food trade shows
Products
  • Delicacy sets
  • Dried seafood
  • Premium sashimi-grade fish
  • Original seasonings

Online B2B Transactions

Overview
Operates B2B e-commerce site to improve convenience.
Competitiveness
Immediate order response and extensive product lineup
Customers
  • Small restaurants
  • Food-related startups
  • Corporate cafeteria departments
  • Local retailers
  • Department store buyers
Products
  • Online-exclusive seafood
  • Commercial set sales
  • Subscription delivery service

Recruitment Services

Overview
Provides industry-specific human resources services.
Competitiveness
Consultants with deep industry knowledge
Customers
  • Food industry companies
  • Frozen logistics companies
  • Restaurant chains
  • Local fisheries-related companies
Products
  • Food industry specialist recruitment
  • Logistics specialist placement
  • Short-term dispatch services

Ingredient Logistics Services

Overview
Provides logistics services including refrigerated transport.
Competitiveness
Freshness retention expertise and delivery network
Customers
  • Supermarkets
  • Restaurant chains
  • Food processors
  • Frozen food manufacturers
Products
  • Refrigerated logistics
  • Warehouse storage
  • Delivery planning management

Gift and Present Food Wholesaling

Overview
Provides high-value-added products for the gift market.
Competitiveness
Design capabilities and special delivery arrangements
Customers
  • Department stores
  • Trading company gift departments
  • Distributors
  • Corporate gift managers
Products
  • Premium seafood gift sets
  • Seasonal limited products
  • Original packaging

Restaurant Ingredient Support

Overview
Flexible supply services for small stores.
Competitiveness
Detailed customer service and recommendations
Customers
  • Independently owned stores
  • Food trucks
  • Cafes
  • Small restaurants
Products
  • Small-lot delivery
  • Ingredient recommendations
  • Seasonal ingredient supply

Seafood Processing Outsourcing

Overview
Undertakes outsourced processing operations.
Competitiveness
High quality and on-time production management
Customers
  • Seafood processors
  • Food manufacturers
  • Frozen food companies
Products
  • Raw material processing
  • Product processing
  • Packaging

Health Food Raw Material Supply

Overview
Stably supplies health-oriented raw materials.
Competitiveness
Selected raw materials and safety inspection system
Customers
  • Supplement companies
  • Functional food manufacturers
  • Cosmetic companies
Products
  • Collagen peptide
  • Fish oil
  • Health materials

Environmental Business Collaboration Support

Overview
Supports corporate collaborations with environmental conservation projects.
Competitiveness
Leveraging industry knowledge and networks
Customers
  • Local governments
  • Environmental NPOs
  • Fisheries industry associations
Products
  • Seaweed bed regeneration support
  • Environmental survey collaboration
  • Sustainable programs

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • Extensive product lineup specialized in seafood
  • Rapid delivery and freshness management capabilities
  • Proactive sustainability initiatives
  • B2B e-commerce expansion
  • Services for diverse customer segments
  • Operation of recruitment services
  • Regionally focused sales approach
  • Broad commercial and retail channel network
  • Geographical advantages over competitors
  • Implementation of environmental conservation projects

Competitive Advantages

  • Comprehensive wholesaling services specialized in seafood industry
  • Diversified businesses including internet sales and staffing
  • Enhanced corporate image through environmental activities like seaweed bed regeneration
  • Stable supply via proprietary logistics network
  • Adaptation to market needs through wide product range and customer responsiveness
  • Quality improvement via latest freshness preservation technology
  • Deployment of highly specialized recruitment services
  • Strengthened sales across diverse channels
  • Trust building through regional community collaboration
  • Entry into growing B2B e-commerce market

Threats

  • Intensifying price competition from rivals
  • Raw material procurement risks due to fluctuating catches
  • Profit pressure from rising transportation costs
  • Seafood resource instability due to climate change
  • Demand fluctuations from novel infectious diseases and social impacts
  • Sharp rises in raw material prices
  • Increased business costs from stricter regulations
  • Logistics and operations stagnation risks from labor shortages
  • Market shifts from competitors' digital transformations
  • Sales declines if unable to adapt to diversifying consumer preferences
  • Logistics and production disruptions from natural disasters
  • Rising import costs from exchange rate fluctuations

Innovations

2023: Seaweed Bed Regeneration Experiment Launched

Overview
Initiated environmental demonstration experiment for seaweed bed regeneration in Oki and Ama Town.
Impact
Contributes to sustainable seafood resource conservation

2022: B2B E-commerce Site Enhanced

Overview
Revamped inter-company transaction EC site to improve convenience.
Impact
Contributes to order efficiency and customer expansion

2024: Logistics Efficiency Technology Introduced

Overview
Introduced AI-based logistics optimization system to improve delivery accuracy.
Impact
Achieved delivery cost reductions and shorter lead times

2023: Eco-Friendly Packaging Materials Adopted

Overview
Began adopting packaging materials made from renewable resources.
Impact
Promotes reduction in plastic use

2021: Freshness Management System Developed

Overview
Conducted proof-of-concept experiment with IoT devices for refrigeration management.
Impact
Contributes to quality maintenance and waste reduction

Sustainability

  • Ongoing participation in seaweed bed regeneration projects
  • Promotion of eco-friendly packaging and plastic reduction
  • Logistics optimization for greenhouse gas emission reductions
  • Sustainable use of seafood resources through regional collaboration
  • Employee environmental awareness programs
  • Waste recycling rate improvement targets
  • Expansion of sustainable certified products
  • CO2 reductions via energy-efficient equipment
  • Strengthened partnerships with local fishermen
  • Thorough efforts to reduce food loss
  • Paper resource reductions through online transactions
  • Workplace reforms promoting human rights and diversity