20,000 Copies of Educational Materials on 'Snack Making' to be Distributed Free to Elementary Schools in 10 Cities

Sanko Seika Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Niigata City), in cooperation with Social Service Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo), will provide 20,000 copies of the educational material 'Secrets of Snack Making and Excitement for the Future' to elementary schools in 10 cities nationwide starting in June 2026, targeting students in grades 3 to 6. The material covers the raw materials of rice crackers—the company's flagship product—and the manufacturing process, helping students learn about the work involved in food production. This initiative contributes to both food education and career development. The distribution area includes Sapporo, Sendai, Chiba, Tokyo, Yokohama, Niigata, Nagoya, Osaka, Hiroshima, and Fukuoka. In conjunction with the distribution, the company will host the 'Dream Rice Cracker' product development contest, inviting students to submit original ideas. The deadline for entries is September 30, 2026, with results expected in November. Sanko Seika remains committed to sustainable management and fostering the next generation's career awareness as part of its ESG initiatives.