Sankyo Foods Establishes Scholarship Loan Repayment Support System, Starting June

Sankyo Foods Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture, President: Toshiyuki Nakamura), which manufactures and sells seasonings, dried foods, and processed foods under the slogan "Eating 'Excitement' for the World," is establishing a new scholarship loan repayment support system to reduce the financial burden on employees and create an environment where they can continue to work with peace of mind. This system will commence in June 2026.

Background of Introduction: One in Two Students Receives Scholarships, Repayment Becomes a Burden

In recent years, the economic environment surrounding students has been changing. According to a survey by the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) (*), the annual living expenses for university students have increased to approximately 2.02 million yen. Furthermore, the number of students utilizing scholarships has increased 2.5-fold over the past 25 years, now accounting for about half of all students. Many start their careers burdened with repayment obligations after graduation.

At our company, we value initiatives that support the foundation of our employees' lives, based on the philosophy that "the fulfilling lives of each and every employee lead to better food production."

Against this backdrop, we have introduced this system with the aim of reducing the specific financial burden of scholarship repayment, creating an environment where employees can work with peace of mind for a long time, and strengthening our ability to retain and recruit young talent.

* JASSO "FY2024 Student Life Survey"

Sankyo Foods Scholarship Loan Repayment Support System Overview

Start Date: June 2026 (Internal announcement and application acceptance to begin April 2026)

Eligible Scholarships: Loan-based scholarships from the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO)

Support Details: Monthly repayment of ¥20,000 on behalf of the employee

Support Period: Maximum of 10 years

Total Repayment Support Amount: Up to ¥2.4 million, with ¥20,000 per month for a maximum of 10 years

Eligible Employees: (1) Regular employees hired directly out of university

(2) Regular employees hired mid-career (within 7 years of graduation)

(3) Regular employees currently employed (under 30 years of age)

* For details on corporate scholarship repayment support (proxy repayment) systems, please refer to the JASSO website.

https://www.jasso.go.jp/shogakukin/kigyoshien/index.html

Future Outlook

Through this system, we will establish an environment where employees can work with peace of mind and further promote the acquisition and retention of excellent talent.

Moving forward, guided by our philosophy of "Eating 'Excitement' for the World," we will strive for sustainable growth, aiming to become a company where all stakeholders—employees, customers, and society—can find "happiness."

About Sankyo Foods:

Under the concept of "Eating 'Excitement' for the World," Sankyo Foods comprehensively develops and sells products in two main business areas: the "Seasoning Business," which manufactures and sells "extracts" (the source of essential umami ingredients), "soups" that reproduce authentic flavors, "dried vegetables" used in instant foods, and "dried foods" as ingredients; and the "Food Service Business," which manufactures and sells "food service products" for the restaurant, prepared meal, and catering industries. As a food manufacturer supporting Japan's food industry, we have obtained the international standards for food safety management systems, "ISO22000:2018" and "FSSC22000," to ensure the safety of our food production. We deliver safe and secure food throughout Japan.

Annual sales are approximately 6 billion yen. We are currently taking a step towards overseas expansion, aiming for sales of 100 billion yen.

Sankyo Foods Co., Ltd. Overview:

Company Name: Sankyo Foods Co., Ltd.

Representative: Toshiyuki Nakamura, Representative Director

Location: 25-1 Okuda, Otsu-cho, Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture

Phone: 0532-23-2361

Established: December 3, 1975

Business Activities: Manufacturing and sales of dried vegetables, natural seasoning extracts, oil flavors, dried foods, and food service products.

Website: https://sankyofoods.co.jp/