Nessu Selected Again for MAFF FY2025 Food Loss Reduction Support Project
Key facts
- Nessu Selected Again for MAFF FY2025 Food Loss Reduction Support Project
- Nessu was selected for the second consecutive year under the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries' FY2025 program to establish emergency supply structures for unused food.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 5, 2026
Direct answer
Nessu was selected for the second consecutive year under the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries' FY2025 program to establish emergency supply structures for unused food.
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- Nessu Selected Again for MAFF FY2025 Food Loss Reduction Support Project (June 5, 2026), PR Times
- Source
- PR Times
- Date
- June 5, 2026
Nessu was selected for the second consecutive year under the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries' FY2025 program to establish emergency supply structures for unused food.
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- 📰 Published: June 5, 2026 at 10:00
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Nessu Co., Ltd. (Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director Yuki Kido), dedicated to resolving opportunity gaps for children, was selected on April 17, 2026, for the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) FY2025 Food Loss Reduction Emergency Measures Project. Specifically, Nessu was chosen under the Emergency Support for Establishing Unused Food Supply Structures initiative for the second year running. Partnering with food wholesale giant Kokubu Group Headquarters Co., Ltd., Nessu aims to address the issue of unused food within the supply chain. In the fiscal year 2026, Nessu will expand its verification testing areas to the Tokyo metropolitan area and Kyushu, and extend the supply targets to include households in need of support in addition to traditional support organizations. Furthermore, the two companies established the Consortium for Promotion of Unused Food Utilization on May 7, 2026, to develop a platform for centralizing food information and building efficient distribution channels using Kokubu's logistics network. Details will be announced at a press conference on June 10, 2026.
FAQ
When was Nessu Co., Ltd. selected for the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries project?
It was selected on April 17, 2026.
What is the specific name of the project for which they were selected?
It is the 'Emergency Support for Establishing Supply Systems for Unutilized Foods' under the FY2025 Emergency Measures Project for Food Loss Reduction.
Which partner company is collaborating on this initiative?
Kokubu Group Headquarters Co., Ltd., a major food wholesaler.
What are the new areas and targets for this fiscal year's demonstration project?
The demonstration areas will expand to the Tokyo metropolitan area and Kyushu, and the targets will expand to include households with children in need of support in addition to support organizations.
When was the Consortium for Promoting Utilization of Unutilized Foods established, and when is the press conference?
The consortium was established on May 7, 2026, and the press conference is scheduled for June 10, 2026.