Maruha Nichiro
will become Umios.
Our origins lie in the ocean, inspiring us to become one with society and the Earth as we seek solutions to global social issues through food. Committed to this idea, Maruha Nichiro will transform into Umios.
purpose
We have harmoniously embraced the gifts of the ocean and nature, sustaining cherished sentiments across generations.
The profound respect for the ocean as a source of diverse life. Pride in supporting and connecting lives. Joy in nourishing the body and mind, enhancing a lively and vibrant life. Guided by these sentiments, we continually search for possibilities to deliver happiness that extends beyond food.
This is our hope for the future. We aspire to share food across the world that promotes human health and the well-being of the Earth. We want to safeguard ecosystems and ensure that nature’s gifts are viable for future generations.
We will continue to overcome challenges in our pursuit of future happiness that lies beyond.
mission Our cherished responsibility is to contribute to the happiness and well-being of all, starting with authentic, safe, and healthy food.
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Our New Company Name: Umios
Inspiration Behind Our New Name
Umios is proudly inspired by our ocean origins, embodied in the Japanese word for ocean, UMI. We strive to be ONE with our stakeholders as well as with society and the Earth. This commitment underscores our dedication to providing SOLUTIONS for global social issues through food.
Inspired by our ocean origins to create innovative value.
Committed to being one with stakeholders, society, and the planet.
Determined to provide solutions for global social challenges through food.
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BLUE
PLANET
Inspiration Behind Our New Logo
The new logo embodies the concept of BLUE PLANET. Its symbolic design portrays Earth as the planet of water, illustrating our profound respect for the ocean, which is the origin of life. The blue parts of the logo represent the ocean, while the white represents our new areas of expansion.
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Why Change
Our Name?
How Will
We Change?
In light of global and environmental challenges,our goal is to promote food that is healthy not only for people but also for the entire planet, thereby enabling nature's gifts to be viable for future generations. This is why we will transform into a visionary company that provides solutions to promote the health of people and the planet through food,inspired by the ocean to create new values for a brighter future.
Our company name was selected to reflect this new identity and make it known to people around the world.
As a business with 145 years of experience,it is in our DNA to rise to the challenge of creating new values aligned with our purpose: "For the ocean, for life". Representative Director, President & CEOMasaru Ikemi
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How can Umios
contribute to a
better society?
We are a visionary company providing solutions to promote the health of people and the planet through food, inspired by the ocean to create new values for a brighter future.
Global warming and the necessary transition to sustainable energy. Depletion of natural resources and the imbalance of ecosystems. The global food crisis, declining birthrates and aging populations in developed countries, increasingly diverse lifestyles, and more… We are determined to boldly tackle these issues as a visionary company that provides solutions.
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*Approval from the shareholder meeting scheduled for June 2025 is required for the change to Umios.
