[Marudai Food] Certified as a 'Welfare Promotion Corporation' for the 4th Consecutive Year in Hataraku Yell 2026 (Welfare Award and Certification System)

Marudai Food Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Takatsuki, Osaka; President: Yuji Sato), a comprehensive food manufacturer aiming to be a 'company that contributes to people and society through food,' has been certified as a 'Welfare Promotion Corporation' for the fourth consecutive year in 'Hataraku Yell 2026,' conducted by the Welfare Award and Certification System Executive Committee (Secretariat: Romu Kenkyujo Co., Ltd.).

This certification recognizes our company's high regard for the role of welfare, acknowledging that we view its purpose not only as a tool for recruitment and retention, but also as a means to build flexible work styles that accommodate diverse lifestyles, improve labor productivity, and boost employee motivation. We will continue to work toward improving employee satisfaction and facilitating the acquisition and retention of talent. ■ Examples of Marudai Food's Welfare Programs ・Work-Childcare Balance: Nursing leave for children (up to 6th grade of elementary school), reduced working hours system (up to 6th grade of elementary school) ・Work-Medical Treatment Balance: Leave system for medical treatment of personal injury or illness (up to 3 months, separate from leave of absence regulations), rehabilitation work system ・Work-Life Balance Support: 100% subsidy for correspondence education, travel expense subsidy for home visits for single employees (35 years old or younger, twice a year, actual costs) ・Asset Formation Support: Employee stock ownership plan, installment savings, installment investment trust (NISA) ■ About Hataraku Yell (Welfare Award and Certification System) Hataraku Yell is a system that awards and certifies corporations that implement excellent welfare programs or show a strong desire to enhance them, with the goal of further promoting and developing employee welfare. To date, a total of 554 corporations have been awarded or certified. As of December 2025, the system is supported by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, and is expected to gain further social recognition. ・Official Website: https://fukurikosei-hyosyo.com/ Marudai Food Co., Ltd. The Marudai Food Group operates under the management philosophy of 'contributing to society by putting our heart and sincerity into our daily activities,' a principle passed down through generations. Guided by this philosophy, we aim to realize a sustainable society and continue to be a 'company that contributes to people and society through food' by pursuing deliciousness and health, and contributing to our customers' happy dietary lives through safe and reliable food products.