Start of Operations at Acecook Co., Ltd. Kanto Factory

Thank you for your continued support. Acecook Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Suita, Osaka; President: Hiroto Muraoka) is pleased to announce that the 'Kanto Factory,' which has been under construction in Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture, will begin operations on May 11, 2026. This factory was built with the aim of efficiently producing products including our flagship brands such as 'Super Cup' and 'Wakame Ramen,' while also housing a distribution center on the premises to revamp our delivery system and further expand our product supply capacity. The factory building was completed on November 28, 2025, and an opening ceremony was held on April 22, 2026. On the day of the opening ceremony, Governor Ohno of Saitama Prefecture and other related parties and business partners attended the ceremony, which included a Shinto ritual and ribbon-cutting. During the ceremony, President Muraoka stated, 'We aim to be a factory loved by the local community and will strive to produce safe and secure products so that we can deliver "Delicious Happiness." Under the slogan "Cook happiness factory," we will continue to strive for the delivery of safe and secure product quality to our customers, as well as working to create new added value and aiming to further expand customer service. - Factory Name: Acecook Co., Ltd. Kanto Factory - Schedule: Completion: November 28, 2025 Start of Operation: May 11, 2026 - Location: 1084-6 Nakagawara, Aza Masugata, Oaza Kawagoe, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture - Total Investment: Approximately 27 billion yen (land, buildings, equipment, etc.) - Facility Overview: Site Area: 78,166 sqm Total Floor Area: 40,576 sqm - Production Items: Instant noodles such as Super Cup and Wakame Ramen Ribbon-cutting ceremony Congratulatory address by Governor Ohno