Maruetsu Mobile Supermarket Hosts First Health Festival

Maruetsu Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Toshima-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Masaharu Honma; hereinafter, Maruetsu) continues to implement food education activities in the community and mobile supermarket initiatives in areas where shopping is difficult. We are pleased to announce that we will hold a health event, 'Health Festival,' at the mobile supermarket operating in Miyamae Ward, Kawasaki City, on Tuesday, April 14. This event, promoted by Maruetsu's food education initiative 'Eatopia,' will offer opportunities to learn about one's health condition in an enjoyable way through measurements of vegetable intake and vascular age. Additionally, nutrition counseling sessions by registered dietitians will be held, and information useful for health promotion will be disseminated in cooperation with Kawasaki City. Maruetsu's mobile supermarket aims to create opportunities for customers to review their health and eating habits while enjoying shopping, and to serve as a place for communication. Our food education activities are based on the spirit of the 'Food Education Pictogram' promoted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. This event incorporates the following perspectives on food education: 'Promote food education' - Through food education events, we provide opportunities to learn about food education in an enjoyable way. Regarding the 'mobile supermarket' initiative: Maruetsu strives to provide services that resolve the difficulties of all customers, fulfilling its role as a lifeline in the community. As one such initiative, the 'mobile supermarket' delivers daily shopping opportunities and enjoyment to residents who find shopping difficult, and also serves as a place for community communication. Currently, 15 Maruetsu mobile supermarkets are in operation. For more details on Maruetsu's mobile supermarket, please visit https://www.maruetsu.co.jp/mobilesuper/ Maruetsu has articulated its desired future state as 'Our Vision' and uses it as a guideline for its activities. 'Our Vision' is based on our brand message 'Happy Life.' and embodies our desire to be 'the closest presence' supporting the lives of our customers, employees, and the community.