Marubeni Seafoods has discovered overseas marine resources, provided a stable supply to the Japanese market, and pursued affordable prices for consumers.
Currently, we are also focusing on resource management and environmental protection, and are also working on sustainability (SDGs). For example, she has started participating in environmentally friendly land-based aquaculture, which is a sustainable aquatic resource. Additionally, in our refrigerated warehouse business, where we manage our own cargo, we are switching from chlorofluorocarbon gas, which is an environmentally hazardous substance, to an environmentally friendly natural refrigerant (CO2).
Benirei, which primarily focuses on seafoods wholesale, has been providing a stable supply of seafoods across Japan by acquiring its products from all over the world as well as planning products in line with market needs. The Marubeni Group will further expand its businesses by integrating the seafoods trading know-how and the resources Marubeni has cultivated to date into Benirei, including for in-house import and export functions, which will enable Benirei to respond quickly and flexibly to market needs
On April 1, 2024, Marubeni general trading company (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, president: Masumi Kakinoki) will transfer its seafood marketing operations to its subsidiary Benirei.
Both companies announced it on the 15th of this month. "In addition to our traditional wholesale business, we will also carry out import and export operations internally to further strengthen our business base in the fishing industry," the company statement said.
Benirei also changed its business name to Marubeni Seafoods on July 1.
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