Maruetsu and Kasumi, group companies of United Super Markets Holdings, have been certified as 'Excellent Corporations Practicing Dietary Education 2026' by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries for their efforts to improve employee diets.
United Super Markets Holdings Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, President and Representative Director: Takemi Ide) is pleased to announce that two of its group companies, Maruetsu Inc. (Headquarters: Toshima-ku, Tokyo, President and Representative Director: Masaharu Honma, hereinafter Maruetsu) and Kasumi Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, President and Representative Director: Fumitaka Orimoto, hereinafter Kasumi), have been certified as 'Excellent Corporations Practicing Dietary Education 2026' by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. This certification honors companies that are engaged in dietary education for their employees.
What is the 'Excellent Corporation Practicing Dietary Education Commendation System'?
With the externalization of food, preference for convenience, and a decrease in the intake of vegetables and fruits among young people, the disruption of adult dietary habits is becoming apparent. Thus, there is a growing demand for the promotion of 'dietary education for adults,' including young people who will lead the future society.
The 'Excellent Corporation Practicing Dietary Education Commendation System' was established in July 2025 to honor companies that implement and evaluate initiatives aimed at improving dietary habits, such as providing healthy meals to employees, with the goal of enhancing vitality within companies and laterally deploying excellent initiatives.
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Which two companies within the U.S.M.H Group received the 'Excellent Corporation Practicing Dietary Education 2026' certification?
Maruetsu Inc. and Kasumi Co., Ltd., both group companies of United Super Markets Holdings Inc., were certified as 'Excellent Corporation Practicing Dietary Education 2026' by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.
Who is the president of United Super Markets Holdings Inc. and what is the company's headquarters location?
Takemi Ide is the president and representative director of United Super Markets Holdings Inc., which has its headquarters in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo.
What is the purpose of the 'Excellent Corporation Practicing Dietary Education Commendation System' established in July 2025?
The commendation system aims to honor companies that implement and evaluate initiatives to improve employee dietary habits, such as providing healthy meals, to enhance workplace vitality and share best practices.
Why has there been an increased demand for dietary education among adults according to the article?
The demand stems from trends like increased reliance on external food sources, preference for convenience, and reduced vegetable and fruit intake among young people, leading to disrupted dietary habits in adults.
Where are the headquarters of Maruetsu Inc. and Kasumi Co., Ltd. located, and who leads each company?
Maruetsu Inc. is headquartered in Toshima-ku, Tokyo, led by President Masaharu Honma, while Kasumi Co., Ltd. is based in Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, led by President Fumitaka Orimoto.