Founding

Founded "Takegishi Ham Shokai" (Takegishi Meat Packers Ltd.) in Kanazawa.

An industry first, Prima Meat Packers launches standard primary cuts of pork

To reduce distribution cost and improve processing efficiency at the retail customer level, Prima Meat Packers launched the first Japanese-style standard primary cuts of pork in an era when traded pork in Japan mainly consisted of whole carcasses.

Listed on the First Section of the Tokyo and Osaka Stock Exchanges

Company name changed to Prima Meat Packers, Ltd.

Subsidiary established to launch hog farming business

Challenged by a decline in small-scale hog farms, the Company launched its hog farming business by establishing Prima Farm Co., Ltd. (now Pacific Ocean Breeding Co., Ltd.) This became the starting point for the integrated domestic pork production business.

Prima Meat Packers becomes first in industry to introduce best-before dates

In partnership with Oscar Mayer, a processor and manufacturer of ham, bacon, and other products, Prima Meat Packers innovated its packaging technology and launched the first consumer pack product in the Japanese meat industry. The Company also became the first in the industry to include best-before dates on its product labels.

Prima Meat Packers becomes official sponsor of Tokyo Disneyland_®.

Dedicated plant for convenience stores established

Prime Delica Co., Ltd. was established to manufacture and sell prepared deli items for Japanese convenience stores. The subsidiary cleared the strict safety standards for the convenience store industry and expanded to the current 12 plants. A vegetable plant dedicated to prepared deli foods was completed in 2018.

Original brands launched

During the first decade of the 21st century, Prima Meat Packers launched original pork, beef, and chicken brands. In each case, the suppliers produced the meat in large farms. Following a succession of improvements to meat quality, the Company now has eight original brands, each embodying the same uncompromising commitment to quality.

Koukun Sausage launched

In 2002, Prima Meat Packers launched Koukun Sausage, which became a mainstay brand. The brand includes pork sausages and ground-pork steaks, and it remains cherished among customers.

Prima Meat Packers starts upgrading production facilities

Prima Meat Packers started upgrading its plants, which were over 50 years' old. Between 2016 and 2019, the Company upgraded its Ibaraki plant. It is now investing in a new plant in Kagoshima. With cutting-edge facilities, the new plant will play a role in delivering value-added products and reducing carbon footprint.

Construction of new hog farms begins

As part of its strategy to expand the hog farming business, Prima Meat Packers started building large farms for breeding and fattening in Watari, a district situated along the Pacific coast in Miyagi Prefecture.