[Shifting Criteria for In-Office Meal Services: 'Flexibility' is Key] Over 90% Prioritize 'Ambient, Chilled, and Frozen' Options; 'Fixed Pricing' Tops the List of Dissatisfaction

Shinko Holdings Co., Ltd. conducted a survey on the selection criteria for in-office meal services, targeting 110 HR and general affairs professionals who have already implemented or are considering meal subsidies and in-office meal services.

Key Findings: - Over 90% of HR and general affairs staff prioritize the availability of three temperature ranges (ambient, chilled, and frozen) in product lineups. - The top criteria for implementation and continuation are "breadth of product lineup" (38.5%), followed by "low monthly cost" (24.0%). - Major dissatisfactions with current services include "fixed sales prices that do not match the company budget" (46.2%) and "insufficient variety of products" (44.2%). - 94.2% of respondents consider it important to "be able to freely set sales prices for employees."

Survey Overview: - Name: Survey on selection criteria for in-office meal services - Period: April 6, 2026, to April 7, 2026 - Respondents: 110 HR and general affairs personnel involved in meal benefits/in-office meal services.

This survey clarifies that for in-office meal services, 'flexibility' in pricing and lineup, rather than standardized packages, is the key driver in service selection.