Power Strategy Supporting Miyazaki Beef Exports: Digital Grid Assists Miyachiku in Energy Procurement
Digital Grid Corp. supported power procurement for two plants of Miyachiku, a producer of Miyazaki beef, for FY2026. By securing approximately 1,000kW at fixed prices before geopolitical tensions rose, they successfully mitigated price volatility risks.
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- 📰 Published: May 18, 2026 at 18:00
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Digital Grid Corporation (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and CEO: Yusuke Toyoda; hereinafter "the Company") has supported the power procurement for the fiscal year 2026 for two plants of Miyachiku Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Miyakonojo City, Miyazaki Prefecture; President: Yuji Funayama; hereinafter "Miyachiku"). By procuring approximately 1,000 kW at a fixed price before the Middle East situation deteriorated, the Company succeeded in suppressing price fluctuation risks.
The Company also provides hands-on support, flexibly proposing fixed-price procurement ratios and optimal procurement methods according to the situation of the consumers. We will continue to provide diverse services as a pioneer in the future of energy, striving to realize a sustainable society free from energy constraints.
About Miyachiku:
Miyachiku is a company that handles everything from the production and processing of branded beef (Miyazaki Beef) and branded pork to sales and restaurant operations. In addition to being authorized to export beef to the EU, stable operation of refrigeration and freezing facilities is the foundation of their business in providing high-quality meat to the world (USA, Taiwan, Hong Kong, EU, etc.). Ensuring stable power supply and cost management are critical management issues. Through the Digital Grid Platform (DGP), the company has now achieved procurement that suppresses fluctuations in electricity rates.
The Company also provides hands-on support, flexibly proposing fixed-price procurement ratios and optimal procurement methods according to the situation of the consumers. We will continue to provide diverse services as a pioneer in the future of energy, striving to realize a sustainable society free from energy constraints.
About Miyachiku:
Miyachiku is a company that handles everything from the production and processing of branded beef (Miyazaki Beef) and branded pork to sales and restaurant operations. In addition to being authorized to export beef to the EU, stable operation of refrigeration and freezing facilities is the foundation of their business in providing high-quality meat to the world (USA, Taiwan, Hong Kong, EU, etc.). Ensuring stable power supply and cost management are critical management issues. Through the Digital Grid Platform (DGP), the company has now achieved procurement that suppresses fluctuations in electricity rates.
FAQ
Why is electricity crucial for Miyazaki beef exports?
Stable operation of refrigeration and freezing facilities is essential for maintaining the high quality required for export to the EU and other markets, making energy costs a core business factor.
What are the benefits of this fixed-price procurement?
It successfully hedged against price spikes caused by Middle East tensions, ensuring predictable energy costs for the FY2026 period.
What is Digital Grid's core business?
Founded in 2017, it is an EnergyTech company that operates a power trading platform (DGP) and provides decentralized energy aggregation services.