On May 28, 2026, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the Small and Medium Enterprise Agency selected small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and small businesses that are taking on the challenge of business transformation and new ventures in response to changes in economic and social structures, and that are expected to serve as models contributing to the growth of regional and national economies. These companies were recognized for their outstanding initiatives in the five areas of “Growth Strategy and Productivity Improvement,” “Overseas Expansion,” “GX,” “DX,” and “Investment in People and Infrastructure”—and our company was selected as one of the companies in the “Overseas Expansion” category.
In this selection, we were recognized for “selecting high-value-added food products rooted in the local culture and history of various regions across Japan, and for establishing a ‘cross-border direct-from-farm’ system that delivers these products to Europe in just 2–3 days from shipment, thereby alleviating the export burden on local producers. Furthermore, this initiative contributes to solving regional challenges, including increasing producers’ incomes.”
We will continue to promote initiatives that enrich communities throughout Japan.
*Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) official website: https://www.meti.go.jp/press/2026/05/20260528001/20260528001.html