- CEO
- Isamu Tachimoto
- Full Time Employees
- 850
- Sector
- Distribution services
- Industry
- Food distributors
- Address
- 4-12-12 Rokumachi Tokyo TY Japan 121-0073
- IPO Date
- Dec 6, 2005
- Business
- Delica Foods Holdings Co., Ltd. is a holding company primarily engaged in the distribution and processing of fruits and vegetables in Japan, supplying fresh agricultural products to the food service, restaurant, and catering industries nationwide. Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Adachi-ku, Tokyo, the company operates through segments including fruits and vegetables, logistics, research and development, and holding activities; it offers whole fruits, precut and cut vegetables, vacuum-sealed products, pre-cooked and heated vegetables, salads, cut fruits, meal kits, and related perishables such as eggs, tofu, and pickles, supported by an integrated supply chain encompassing procurement from contract farms, processing at multiple certified facilities (including ISO22000 and FSSC22000 compliance), cold chain logistics via its Super Cold Chain system, and delivery to approximately 28,000 stores across Japan. Through subsidiaries and group companies like those handling research at the Medical Seikabutsu Institute for vegetable analysis and health promotion, Delica Foods Holdings develops original brands, seasonal recipes, menu proposals, and e-commerce platforms such as VegeMarche launched in 2020 for B2C and D2C sales via affiliate Seikabiyori Co., Ltd., while maintaining over 60% procurement from domestic contract farms to ensure stable supply and reduce food loss. Recent developments include an upward revision to its fiscal year operating profit forecast in March 2025 from 1.4 billion yen to 1.95 billion yen, reflecting improved performance amid a flexible capital policy involving share buybacks announced in May 2025 through the Tokyo Stock Exchange's ToSTNeT-3 system, alongside ongoing facility enhancements such as new FSSC22000 certifications in 2025 at locations in Osaka and Hyogo for cut vegetables and salads. The company, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange under ticker 3392, employs 794 full-time staff plus temporary workers as of March 2025 and continues to emphasize sustainable procurement, technological innovations like automated warehousing and non-destructive inspection, and contributions to agriculture and public health.