Marumiya, Known for 'Ojo Natto' and 'Ojo Tofu', Appoints Tetsuto Higashi as New President

Marumiya Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Nagomi Town, Tamana District, Kumamoto Prefecture), celebrating its 71st anniversary, announced that Tetsuto Higashi (former Vice President) was appointed as the new Representative Director and President effective April 21, 2026. Additionally, Ken Higashi (former Representative Director and President) has been appointed as Chairman. Following this, a celebration party for the inauguration of President Tetsuto Higashi was held on Friday, May 22, 2026. Based on his experience as the representative of the agricultural corporation 'Nosho Nagomi', where he worked on the production and quality improvement of domestic soybeans, he will inherit the founding philosophy of 'Marumiya: Kind to the Earth, Dedicated to Deliciousness and Health' and further promote the creation of safe, secure, and environmentally friendly products. Aiming to achieve the dual goals of becoming a 100-year company and a 10-billion-yen company, all employees will strive to become a company that contributes to the health of the local community and its customers.