Food & Agriculture is our largest segment by headcount — a labor-intensive, deeply local business that nonetheless spans the globe. We source grain from the Americas and Black Sea, proteins from Australia and Brazil, and move them through a cold chain that reaches Southeast Asian cities most trading houses never touch.

Resource-poor Japan imports roughly 60% of its calories. Securing that supply, sustainably, is not a marketing line for us — it is a national function we have performed for over a century.

Agritech and Food Security

To prepare for food crises driven by climate change and population growth, we have built a comprehensive value chain extending from seed development to smart agriculture, distribution, and processing. We are deploying new business models that leverage AI and IoT to simultaneously optimize yields and reduce food waste.

Key Strategies

• Promoting the adoption of precision agriculture using drones and sensors.
• Investing in R&D for sustainable aquaculture technologies.