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Revitalization support for regional industries connected through the “Good foods to eat”
Yamagata Prefecture, a major production region of the many agricultural and livestock brands including rice, cherry, Yamagata beef, and partnered with SC Foods to establish a brand known as “Certified Yamagata Pork.” In addition to developing and making products with high value added items, we are working to increase recognition of the “Certified Yamagata Pork” brand and to support the revitalization of regional agricultural industries and their cultural heritage inheritance by assisting with the organization of “The Best IMONI-KAI in Japan Cultural Festival,” which began in 1989. We also support by serving as an official sponsor of the local professional soccer team, Montedio Yamagata.
Bringing good products passionately made by domestic producers to dining tables across Japan
For many years, the business operation of Shinko Sugar, which has been supporting the staple crop industry of the island of Tanegashima, serves as the foundation of Tanegashima’s local economy. As an official distributor of its products, we have offered employees of SC Foods, especially our younger employees, the chance to experience farming on the island. This on-site learning experience is conducted in order to build a better relationship with Shinko Sugar and to deepen our understanding of its products. Our employees are able to observe the seed collecting and planting of Tanegashima’s largest industrial product, sugarcane, as well as the environmentally friendly practices of Shinko Sugar’s zero waste factory, such as how the strained lees of compressed sugarcane (bagasse) are further used as boiler fuel. By doing so, our employees become able to convey the trustworthiness of the products to customers in their own words.
Contributing to the development of human resources that support the future agro-food industry
Since its founding in April 2018, Niigata Agro-Food University has been the number one university in Japan for those seeking to learn about the food and agriculture industry. Here, students can learn about the foundation of regional economy that is “agriculture,” the provider of human health that is “food,” and the creative engine of a new agro-food industry that is “business,” all in one institution. The university’s motto is to educate its students to be food generalists who will play a leading role in the global food industry. In September 2021, our Senior Executive Advisor was appointed as visiting professor of the university. By widely sharing the experience and knowledge that has enabled SC Foods to answer the needs of customers and business partners not only in Japan but also overseas, SC Foods will contribute to the future development of the Japanese agro-food industry and aid in cultivating human resources who can take an active role on the global stage.
