Processed food business

Overview

We want everything we make to be delicious in every way - but that is not all. We are committed to our Business Purpose of “Bringing Joy to Meals and Fun to the Table.” Together with our fellow food lovers, we will stay focused on our customers’ daily lives and address the wide array of issues in the evolving, diversifying world of food and continue to inspire fulfilling moments that enrich life through food.

Our processed food business value chain*

Our procurement policy related to food safety covers all suppliers, from the sourcing of raw materials to outsourced manufacturing.
We are mindful of the environmental impacts of our products and operations, and we make continuous improvements to these wherever possible.

Processed food business value chain
  • * This diagram represents the value chain of products for frozen and ambient foods. We do not deal directly with raw material producers - such as growers - who provide raw materials to the trading firms or to the contracted factories that supply us.
  • * Figures are as of December 31, 2025.

Processed food business sustainability

The JT Group Materiality sets out five priority material issues. Based on the JT Group Materiality, we have set the JT Group Sustainability Targets with specific goals and initiatives. The following are our primary Targets in the processed food business.

Materiality Target items Targets
Value creation that exceeds consumer expectations
Food inclusion We aim to help as many people as possible enjoy the experience of “Bringing Joy to Meals and Fun to the Table.” To achieve this, we will stay attentive to the increasingly diverse values and interests of our consumers, and we are committed to developing and offering high-value-added products, such as allergy-friendly products, products that do not use ingredients derived from animals, or products that are health-conscious and satisfy other preferences.
Living with the planet
Emissions reduction We will promote energy-saving initiatives and introduce renewable energy to contribute to the Group’s emissions reduction targets and to improve impact on environment.

*Scope1&2: 47% reduction, Scope3 Category1: 28% reduction, both against a 2019 base line year, by 2030


Promoting the use of eco-friendly packaging materials We will reduce packaging weight and utilize renewable plant-based resources to reduce environmental impact of its products.
Waste reduction and recycling We will pursue waste reduction to contribute to a circular society and will aim to recycle 95% of all waste from its Japanese domestic sites (excluding waste heat recovery).
Protecting water We will pursue efficient water use and wastewater quality management to preserve water stewardship as a member of the local community.
Investing in people and provide motivation
Diversity, equity and inclusion We will promote organizational building for our diverse human resources to thrive and take active roles. In this context, we will work to empower women, with a view to contributing to the JT Group’s target for women in leadership.
Health and safety We will aim for injury rates to or below 0.63 by 2030, with a view to achieving Zero workplace injuries.
Responsible supply chain management
Sustainable supply chain Through the JT Group Supplier Code of Conduct and supplier questionnaires, we will work jointly with, share its values and communicate closely with its suppliers to realize a sustainable supply chain.
Good governance


Safe, secure and high-quality products We will promote food safety management in compliance with global food safety standards to deliver trusted and delicious products to consumers worldwide. While working on enforcing food safety and quality assurance, the processed food business will also enhance the way it communicates with consumers to provide safe, secure and high-quality products.

Progress of Sustainability Initiatives in the Processed Food Business to 2025


Read more about our initiative here