U.S.M.H Group: Maruetsu and Kasumi Certified as 'Excellent Corporation Practicing Dietary Education 2026'
Maruetsu and Kasumi, group companies of United Super Markets Holdings, have been certified as 'Excellent Corporations Practicing Dietary Education 2026' by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries for their efforts to improve employee diets.
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United Super Markets Holdings Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, President and Representative Director: Takemi Ide) is pleased to announce that two of its group companies, Maruetsu Inc. (Headquarters: Toshima-ku, Tokyo, President and Representative Director: Masaharu Honma, hereinafter Maruetsu) and Kasumi Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, President and Representative Director: Fumitaka Orimoto, hereinafter Kasumi), have been certified as 'Excellent Corporations Practicing Dietary Education 2026' by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. This certification honors companies that are engaged in dietary education for their employees.
■ What is the 'Excellent Corporation Practicing Dietary Education Commendation System'?
With the externalization of food, preference for convenience, and a decrease in the intake of vegetables and fruits among young people, the disruption of adult dietary habits is becoming apparent. Thus, there is a growing demand for the promotion of 'dietary education for adults,' including young people who will lead the future society.
The 'Excellent Corporation Practicing Dietary Education Commendation System' was established in July 2025 to honor companies that implement and evaluate initiatives aimed at improving dietary habits, such as providing healthy meals to employees, with the goal of enhancing vitality within companies and laterally deploying excellent initiatives.
■ What is the 'Excellent Corporation Practicing Dietary Education Commendation System'?
With the externalization of food, preference for convenience, and a decrease in the intake of vegetables and fruits among young people, the disruption of adult dietary habits is becoming apparent. Thus, there is a growing demand for the promotion of 'dietary education for adults,' including young people who will lead the future society.
The 'Excellent Corporation Practicing Dietary Education Commendation System' was established in July 2025 to honor companies that implement and evaluate initiatives aimed at improving dietary habits, such as providing healthy meals to employees, with the goal of enhancing vitality within companies and laterally deploying excellent initiatives.