- Business
- ITOCHU-SHOKUHIN Co., Ltd. engages primarily in the wholesale distribution of food products and alcoholic beverages in Japan; it sells processed foods, imported products, health products, gift cards, and code gifts; develops and sells frozen side dishes, sweets, and cakes; and provides logistics management, storage, transportation, distribution merchandising, and goods information services. The company also operates retail, service, and food manufacturing businesses, along with factory tours and meal experiences. Founded in 1886 and incorporated in 1918, ITOCHU-SHOKUHIN maintains its headquarters in Osaka, with key offices in Tokyo, and lists on the Prime Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange under ticker 2692; it operates as a subsidiary of ITOCHU Corporation, targeting supermarkets, convenience stores, drugstores, restaurants, and food services across Japan. Recent developments include expanded transactions with convenience stores, supermarkets, and drugstores, alongside recovery in restaurant demand and logistics revenue growth amid favorable market conditions, contributing to increased gross profits as reported for fiscal year 2024. The company announced dividends for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, payable June 20, 2025, reflecting steady financial performance with net sales rising to 699 billion yen. ITOCHU-SHOKUHIN employs 1,197 consolidated staff as of March 31, 2023, and capitalizes at 4.92 billion yen, focusing on sustainable growth in food distribution through enhanced merchandising and information services.