SUNAO Delivery, a delivery-style corporate cafeteria supporting employee health through lunch, expands service to the Tokyo metropolitan area.

Ezaki Glico Co., Ltd. has been operating "SUNAO Delivery," a delivery-style corporate cafeteria that supports employee health through lunch, in Osaka since August 2022. This service will be gradually expanded to the Tokyo metropolitan area starting in April 2026. The service will first launch in the Marunouchi area on April 20, 2026, with subsequent expansions planned for areas such as Shinagawa, Shinjuku, and Roppongi from May onwards. Through this service, we aim to support the health of office workers and contribute to companies' health management and the improvement of employee engagement (motivation to work and satisfaction with the company).

■ Challenges faced by companies and office workers

Recently, there has been a growing focus on "health management," which views employee health as a management issue. According to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, the number of companies applying for the Certified Health and Productivity Management Organization recognition program has already reached approximately 20,000, making health investment an essential initiative for human capital management.

Furthermore, due to the recent rapid rise in prices, the environment surrounding "lunch," which office workers face daily, has significantly changed. In central Tokyo, lunch prices have shifted to the 1,200-1,500 yen range, and there is a growing tendency to prioritize price over nutritional balance when making choices. As a policy to address this inflation, the "Outline of Tax System Reform for Reiwa 8 (2026)" decided by the government on December 26, 2025, specifies an increase in the tax-exempt limit for meal allowances provided by companies from the current 3,500 yen per month to 7,500 yen, which is expected to be revised for the first time in 42 years since 1984*1. Companies can utilize this tax reform to improve employees' disposable income and manage employee benefits. *1 This is not a formal decision until the National Tax Agency issues a notification.

■ About "SUNAO Delivery"

This service is a delivery-style corporate cafeteria provided through corporate contracts. Lunches supervised by registered dietitians, with a focus on nutrition, are delivered with a daily changing menu. In addition, events such as health seminars on carbohydrates and measurement experiences of AGEs (Advanced Glycation End Products), which are also known as aging substances, are offered at contracted companies to raise employees' health awareness. By contracting the service as a corporate benefit, employees can use "SUNAO Delivery" as their corporate cafeteria lunch for 599 yen (tax included) per meal via cashless payment.

Orders are placed by employees through their personal LINE app, and orders are accepted from 1:00 PM the day before until 9:00 AM on the day of delivery. The ordered lunches will be delivered to the designated location by 12:00 PM on the same day. The lunch menu combines a staple dish, main dish, and salad, and is prepared with attention to ingredients and cooking methods to ensure a satisfying volume and delicious taste. In terms of nutrition, under the supervision of registered dietitians, the meals are designed based on "appropriate carbohydrate intake*2," with a target of 40g or less of carbohydrates per meal and 1.5g or less of salt equivalent. Rice-based menus are designed to provide 1/2 day's worth of protein*3, and pasta menus are designed to provide 1/2 day's worth of dietary fiber*3. *4

We aim to support the health of office workers and contribute to the health management and employee engagement of adopting companies.

*2: The Japan Association for Food, Pleasure, and Health advocates "appropriate carbohydrate intake," which is 20-40g of carbohydrates per meal and 10g or less for snacks.

*3: Based on the "Dietary Reference Intakes for Japanese" 2025 edition.

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