- Business
- Hohsui Corporation (1352.T), a subsidiary of Chuo Gyorui Co., Ltd., engages primarily in refrigerated warehouse storage and fisheries food distribution in Japan; it provides refrigeration and cold storage services for livestock, agricultural products, and processed foods; produces, processes, and sells seafood including shrimp, crab, frozen fish, and fish eggs; and procures, processes, and delivers thick egg products, anko, and marine paste products. Founded in 1945 as Hokoku Suisan Co., Ltd., initially focused on coastal fishing before shifting to seafood procurement and wholesaling following international fishing regulations, the company merged with Chuo Reizo Co., Ltd., became a subsidiary of Suisan Ryutsu Co., Ltd., and evolved into the Hohsui Group offering comprehensive seafood circulation services; it operates multiple refrigerated facilities in the Tokyo metropolitan area, including the Ichikawa Distribution Center with 21,725 tons capacity and Mobile Rack high-density storage, contributing to a total capacity of 140,000 tons across nine locations. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, at 6-6-3 Toyosu, Koto-ku, Hohsui serves wholesale markets, processors, and retailers in the marine products sector with a focus on frozen logistics and global sourcing from regions such as the North Pacific, Alaska, Africa, Indonesia, and the South Seas. The company faced a delisting decision from the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 2022 but continues operations under its parent; no major acquisitions, partnerships, funding rounds, or new product launches reported in the last 1-2 years.