Calbee Certified as an 'Excellent Corporation for Food Education Practice 2026'
Calbee Inc. has been certified as an 'Excellent Corporation for Food Education Practice 2026' by Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. The recognition honors the company's initiatives to improve employee dietary habits as part of its health management program, underscoring its commitment to ESG principles and corporate value enhancement.
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Calbee, Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Makoto Ehara) is pleased to announce that it was certified as an 'Excellent Corporation for Food Education Practice 2026' by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on April 1st.
**- Overview of 'Excellent Corporation for Food Education Practice' and Our Initiatives -**
With the externalization of meals, a trend toward convenience, and decreased consumption of vegetables and fruits becoming more apparent, there is a growing need to promote 'food education for adults.' This system certifies and honors corporations that implement initiatives contributing to the improvement of their employees' dietary habits.
The Calbee Group has been seriously engaged in health management since 2016, based on the belief that the health of its employees and their families is essential for corporate growth. We have been promoting initiatives to support both mental and physical health. These include employee participation in food education outreach classes at elementary schools nationwide, providing nutritionally balanced meal menus and nutritional information displays at factory cafeterias, and conducting health awareness activities. In addition, we began providing 'Frugra®' at our head office in January 2026.
*Providing 'Frugra®' at the head office*
The Calbee Group will continue to aim to be a healthy company where employees can lead physically and mentally healthy and fulfilling lives, and work brightly and energetically.
For more details on 'Excellent Corporation for Food Education Practice 2026' (in Japanese):
https://www.maff.go.jp/j/press/syouan/hyoji/260401.html
**[About the Calbee Group]**
Since our founding in 1949, we have cherished and utilized the blessings of nature to create deliciousness and fun, thereby contributing to people's healthy lifestyles. Under our unchanging corporate philosophy, we are tackling various social issues to become a company that continues to take on challenges for over 100 years. The Calbee Group is embarking on a transformation for its next stage of growth to create a new future for food. (https://www.calbee.co.jp/)
**- Overview of 'Excellent Corporation for Food Education Practice' and Our Initiatives -**
With the externalization of meals, a trend toward convenience, and decreased consumption of vegetables and fruits becoming more apparent, there is a growing need to promote 'food education for adults.' This system certifies and honors corporations that implement initiatives contributing to the improvement of their employees' dietary habits.
The Calbee Group has been seriously engaged in health management since 2016, based on the belief that the health of its employees and their families is essential for corporate growth. We have been promoting initiatives to support both mental and physical health. These include employee participation in food education outreach classes at elementary schools nationwide, providing nutritionally balanced meal menus and nutritional information displays at factory cafeterias, and conducting health awareness activities. In addition, we began providing 'Frugra®' at our head office in January 2026.
*Providing 'Frugra®' at the head office*
The Calbee Group will continue to aim to be a healthy company where employees can lead physically and mentally healthy and fulfilling lives, and work brightly and energetically.
For more details on 'Excellent Corporation for Food Education Practice 2026' (in Japanese):
https://www.maff.go.jp/j/press/syouan/hyoji/260401.html
**[About the Calbee Group]**
Since our founding in 1949, we have cherished and utilized the blessings of nature to create deliciousness and fun, thereby contributing to people's healthy lifestyles. Under our unchanging corporate philosophy, we are tackling various social issues to become a company that continues to take on challenges for over 100 years. The Calbee Group is embarking on a transformation for its next stage of growth to create a new future for food. (https://www.calbee.co.jp/)
FAQ
What is an 'Excellent Corporation for Food Education Practice'?
It's a system where Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries certifies and awards corporations that actively work to improve their employees' dietary habits, aiming to promote 'food education for adults'.
What specific initiatives is Calbee undertaking?
Employee participation in food education classes at elementary schools, providing healthy meals and nutritional information at factory cafeterias, and offering 'Frugra®' for free at its head office since 2026.
Why did Calbee seek this certification?
Based on the belief that 'the health of employees and their families is essential for corporate growth,' Calbee has been promoting health management since 2016. This certification is a public recognition of those efforts.