SHIDAX FOOD SERVICE Conducts First M&A After Joining Oisix Group, Succeeding School Lunch Contract Business in Kyushu to Accelerate Construction of Sustainable "Food Infrastructure"

　Shidax Food Service Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; hereinafter SF), a subsidiary of Oisix Ra Daichi Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Kohei Takashima), which provides food subscription services, announced that it will succeed the school lunch contract business for elderly care facilities and hospitals from Nanohana Kyushu Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kasuya-gun, Fukuoka Prefecture; hereinafter Nanohana Kyushu) through an absorption-type company split, effective April 1, 2026.

　This marks SF's first M&A case since joining the Oisix Ra Daichi (hereinafter Oisix) Group. By integrating the deep trust and hospitality Nanohana Kyushu has built in the Kyushu region with the Oisix Group's efficiency and value-added provision know-how, we aim to build a more sustainable school lunch operation model. Furthermore, we have newly established an "M&A and Business Succession Consultation Service" to accept inquiries from corporations and intermediary organizations considering business succession in the school lunch business, and we plan to actively promote industry collaboration, including M&A.

M&A and Business Succession Consultation Service URL: https://www.oisixradaichi.co.jp/contact/contractfood/

■Background: Challenges of "Sustainability" Faced by the School Lunch Business

　Currently, the school lunch industry faces structural challenges that are difficult for a single business operator to solve, such as soaring ingredient prices and a severe labor shortage. The Oisix Group had the idea of updating to a sustainable "food infrastructure" through broad industry collaboration, including M&A, to address these issues.

　On the other hand, Nanohana Kyushu and its parent company, Medical System Network Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Sapporo, Hokkaido), were seeking a successor company with a stronger business foundation to sustain their community-based business into the future and provide further opportunities for their employees.

　With both groups sharing the belief of "valuing customers and employees," this business succession was decided. By integrating the hospitality cultivated by Nanohana Kyushu with the Oisix Group's management resources, we will further strengthen the system that supports the food needs of local residents.

■Overview of the Predecessor Company: Nanohana Kyushu Co., Ltd.

Established on April 26, 1990. It operates mainly in Kyushu, providing school lunch services for elderly care facilities and hospitals. With an emphasis on nutritional balance and safety, registered dietitians and chefs provide high-quality meals. As a school lunch business specializing in the medical and welfare fields, it supports the health of patients and residents and provides highly reliable services.

【Services Provided】

・School lunch services for hospitals and elderly care facilities

・Provision of special meals, dysphagia diets, and allergen-free meals

・Nutritional guidance and menu development by registered dietitians

・Optimization of ingredient supply and cooking operations

■Synergy: Inheriting Nanohana Kyushu's Strengths and Enhancing On-site Operations with Oisix Group's Foundation

　While continuing the employment of staff, SF will invest management resources to strengthen the following three points. With the addition of Nanohana Kyushu's business sites, SF's business sites in the Kyushu area will expand from the conventional 46 to 78 locations.

Improving on-site operational efficiency (Time Performance) and pursuing added value: By utilizing group operational know-how and introducing DX, we will reduce the burden on cooking sites while focusing on providing higher quality nursing care meals and therapeutic meals.

Deepening career paths and specialization: We will apply SF's qualification acquisition support and training system to strongly support career development connected to the entire nation and the world.

Expanding service provision system in the Kyushu area: By expanding business sites in the Kyushu area, we will further strengthen our community-based service provision system.

■Comment from Medical System Network Co., Ltd., parent company of Nanohana Kyushu

　"We have decided to transfer the school lunch business of Nanohana Kyushu Co., Ltd., a company within our group, to Shidax Food Service. Currently, the school lunch industry is at a major turning point due to soaring ingredient and labor costs, and a severe labor shortage. Under these circumstances, we determined that transferring this community-based business to a company with a strong management foundation and expertise is optimal for its sustainable growth and to provide further added value in the future.

　As we proceeded with our deliberations, we recognized that Oisix Ra Daichi and Shidax Food Service are appropriate successors who share our values in their attitude towards valuing employees and business partners, in addition to their high level of expertise in business operations. We expect this business to achieve further growth under the new system, building upon the business foundation that Nanohana Kyushu has cultivated thus far."

(Kotaro Tomiyama, Executive Officer, Head of Management Strategy Division, Corporate Planning Department, Medical System Network Co., Ltd.)

【Guidance for M&A and Business Succession Consultation Service in the School Lunch Business】

　We are constantly accepting consultations from business operators considering business continuity or transfer, as well as financial institutions and intermediary organizations.

Target: School lunch business operators for company cafeterias, elderly care facilities, hospitals, nurseries, and schools, as well as intermediary organizations

Content: Consultations on business succession and alliances

Consultation Service: https://www.oisixradaichi.co.jp/contact/contractfood/

About Shidax Food Service Co., Ltd.

　Founded in 1959 as a school lunch business (food service business) for a company (factory) in Chofu City, Tokyo. Incorporated the following year in 1960. In June 2018, the company was split, and Shidax Food Service Co., Ltd. was newly established. As of 2026, it provides "safe and secure" and health-conscious delicious meals at approximately 800 locations nationwide, mainly kindergartens, nurseries, hospitals, and elderly care facilities.

About Oisix Ra Daichi Co., Ltd.

　Oisix Ra Daichi Co., Ltd. provides regular home delivery services for safe and secure agricultural products, meal kits, and more through its main domestic brands: "Oisix," "Radish Boya," and "Daichi wo Mamoru Kai." Its subsidiaries include "Shidax Contract Food Service," which operates school lunch businesses at workplaces and schools; "Shidax Food Service," which operates school lunch businesses at hospitals, elderly care facilities, nurseries, and kindergartens; "Tokushimaru," a mobile supermarket for people with difficulty shopping; and "PurpleCarrot," which develops plant-based meal kits in the United States. The company is expanding services that solve social issues related to food. Furthermore, as a "Sustainable Retailer," it addresses SDGs and aims for zero food loss throughout the entire supply chain, from farm to table, through subscription-model order forecasting, active utilization of imperfect produce, and meal kits that reduce food waste at home.