What changes with Toyo Reizo and FOOD & LIFE COMPANIES joining?

Membership grows to 10, enhancing influence on transparency and sustainability in seafood sourcing.

What are the main initiatives of this Roundtable?

Implementing human rights and environmental due diligence, and building transparent traceability systems.

Are there any future plans?

A guideline on human rights, environment, and traceability will be published in 2026.

How does this initiative affect consumers?

It promotes trustworthy seafood supply chains and expands sustainable consumer choices.

Toyo Reizo Co., Ltd. and FOOD & LIFE COMPANIES Inc. Join the Japan Responsible Seafood Procurement Roundtable

Q: What is the Japan Responsible Seafood Procurement Roundtable?

A collaborative platform of Japanese seafood companies aiming to achieve sustainable procurement practices.

Published Jul 14, 2026 8:10 PM ・ Updated Jul 14, 2026 12:46 PM ・ 4 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

On July 10, 2026, Toyo Reizo Co., Ltd. and FOOD & LIFE COMPANIES Inc. joined the Japan Responsible Seafood Procurement Roundtable, bringing the total number of participating organizations to 10. The initiative aims to advance sustainable seafood sourcing through cross-industry collaboration.

On July 10, 2026, Toyo Reizo Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Koto City, Tokyo) and FOOD & LIFE COMPANIES Inc. (headquartered in Suita City, Osaka) have newly joined the Japan Responsible Seafood Procurement Roundtable, a coalition of major Japanese seafood-related enterprises.

With their participation, the total number of member organizations has reached 10.

- Umios Co., Ltd. - Gyojin Co., Ltd. - Seven & I Holdings Co., Ltd. - Toyo Reizo Co., Ltd. - Nippon Suisan Kaisha, Ltd. (Nissui) - Nichirei Corporation - Japan Consumer Cooperative Union - FOOD & LIFE COMPANIES Inc. - Marubeni Seafoods Corporation - Mitsubishi Corporation

The Roundtable aims to address sustainability challenges in seafood procurement that cannot be solved by individual corporate efforts alone, through collaborative action among companies. Key initiatives include:

- Implementation of human rights due diligence - Implementation of environmental due diligence - Establishment of transparent traceability systems

In 2026, the Roundtable plans to publish a comprehensive guide on implementing human rights and environmental due diligence, as well as transparent traceability.

The Japan Responsible Seafood Procurement Roundtable was established on October 2, 2025, through the initiative of Seafood Legacy.

https://seafoodlegacy.com/2025JRSR

About Seafood Legacy

Seafood Legacy is a social enterprise dedicated to preserving seafood—a symbol of the interconnectedness of marine ecosystems, fisheries economies, and local communities—as a legacy for future generations.

As a pioneer in sustainable seafood in Japan, Seafood Legacy leverages its global network and expertise to drive market transformation in East Asia through collaboration with seafood distributors, financial institutions, civil society organizations (CSOs), and governments.

Official Website: https://seafoodlegacy.com/

Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seafoodlegacy

Official LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/13721028/admin/dashboard/

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Toyo Reizo Co., Ltd. and FOOD & LIFE COMPANIES Inc. Join the Japan Responsible Seafood Procurement Roundtable

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