Contributing to Global Environmental Protection
Reducing the volume of waste output
As a food manufacturer, we have a responsibility to reduce food waste and recycle as much as possible. We also take seriously the problem of plastic waste in the ocean. To tackle plastic pollution, we are working to reduce the amount of plastic in our packaging or switch over to alternative packaging materials.
Reducing food loss at all stages from production to consumption
Plants often generate food waste when production staff switch the line to produce another food product and clean the machinery, or when the food falls off the line. Accordingly, we try to keep production line switches to a minimum and have upgraded machinery to stop food coming off the line. Additionally, when producing steamed chicken breasts, instead of wasting the skins and other off-cuts, we use them in other products. We also use in-plant food scraps for compost or fuel. To help households reduce food loss, we use high-pressure processing to extend shelf life and are developing foods that last long at room temperature.
Processing plastic waste in-plant, reducing plastic use
Plastic waste from a food manufacturer is often difficult to recycle because of food residue. Our solution is to process the plastic waste in-plant. In fiscal 2020, the Hokkaido plant started converting plastic waste into biomass to fuel the boilers. We plan to introduce this system into other plants. Alongside this initiative, we are working to reduce the amount of plastic in our packaging. We also plan to introduce sustainable packaging—packaging that is bio-based, biodegradable, and recyclable.
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