GREETINGS TO ALL
TO BUILD UP THE FUTURE OF THE MARKET WHICH HAS A LONG HISTORY
Hyogo, the origin of Kobe’s development, traces its roots back to the Nara period. It was born with the establishment of the port of Oowada no Tomari, a natural deep-water harbor. During the Heian and Kamakura periods, it flourished as an international trading port with present-day China, facilitated by Taira no Kiyomori’s Japan-China(Sou) trade. As a fish market, records indicate it thrived during the Genroku era of the Edo period, attracting merchants from surrounding areas who shipped goods to Kyoto under the name “Kyoto cargo.” It was also highly valued by other regions. Takadaya Kahei, the protagonist of Shiba Ryotaro’s “Beyond the Sea of Rapeseed Flowers,” who succeeded with Kitamaebune ships originating from Awaji Island, operated from this very location in the late Edo period.
Our company was founded in 1948 (Showa 23) as a seafood wholesaler in this historic location. Today, we operate in the Eastern Market and Akashi Market, delivering fresh seafood and processed products sourced from across Japan and around the world to consumers.
As a member of the Umios Group, we align with Umios’ purpose: “For the ocean for life—creating the future of the ocean and life,” and its mission: “We value integrity and contribute to enriching lives and happiness through authentic, safe, and healthy food.” We cherish both sellers and buyers of fresh food products. Our vision is to “contribute to the enrichment and stability of local communities’ diets, thereby achieving our own business growth.” We strive daily, with “sustainable growth” and “trust from society” as our management pillars.
The fisheries industry surrounding our company faces severe conditions: declining wild fish catches, rising costs of imported goods due to yen depreciation, and increasing labor and logistics expenses are driving up production costs. Economically, the Bank of Japan’s removal of negative interest rates and subsequent rate hikes have ushered in a new phase for financial markets. Companies are forced to deal with rising prices and labor costs, also an environment of uncertainty is expected to persist.
However, Hyogo Prefecture, where our company is located, is blessed with the bountiful waters of the Seto Inland Sea in the south and the Sea of Japan in the north, providing a diverse and abundant supply of fresh seafood. We aim to transform the appeal of these delicious and healthy seafood products into “Kobe Value”, not only contributing to the local food culture but also promoting them to the global market from this historic international trading hub. What we handle is the “bounty of the sea.” It is a true co-creation with nature, displaying a different “expression” every day. From Hyogo, surrounded by the bountiful seas of the Seto Inland Sea and the Sea of Japan, we purchase, discern, source, add value to, and deliver seafood from around the world to family dining tables.
Your inspiration and challenges will create new “Kobe Value,” bringing smiles and health to more people. The fisheries industry is keep evolving.
DX, global reach, sustainability—innovative technologies and ideas can make the company much more exciting. SHINKO GYORUI LTD is the company that can thrive amid such change.
From a historic port town to whole Japan. To the whole world. Let’s build the future of food together.
K. SUDO
PRESIDENT
Outline
| Company Name | SHINKO GYORUI LIMITED |
| Established | April 12, 1948 |
| Capital | 100 Million yen |
| President | Kuniaki Sudo |
| Sales Results | 42,132 Million yen (March / The fiscal year ending of 2024) |
| Employees | 92 People |
| Business Contents | Sales of fresh and/or frozen fish, Marine products, Salted & Dried Seafoods, etc. |
| Offices | Head Office, Kobe Eastern Branch, Akashi Branch |
| Subsidiary Company | Shinyo Reito Co., Ltd. (Capital 70 Million yen) |
| Purchase from | The major marine products companies such as Umios Corp., Fishery Cooperatives and Federations of Fishery Cooperatives of each Pref., Business Companies, Products Processors, Trading Companies exporting marine products to South Korea, Taiwan and Southeast Asia etc. (More than 2,000 Companies in total) |
| Customers | Wholesalers in Kobe Central Wholesale Market/Kobe Eastern Wholesale Market/Akashi Wholesale Market, General Wholesalers, Marine Products Processors, etc. (More than 1,000 Companies in total) |
| Banks | Sumitomo-Mitsui Trust Bank, Ltd., The Yamaguchi Bank, Ltd., The Hyakujushi Bank, Ltd. Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp., Mizuho Bank, Ltd. |
| ISO Certification | Gained in OCT. 16, 2017 Scope: Consigning and Wholesale of Fishery Products and Processed Fishery Products. |
History
| 1948 | Apr. | SHINKO GYORUI LIMITED was founded affiliated to Kobe wholesale section of parent organization, Taiyo Fisheries Ltd.(current Umios Corp.) by obtaining the registration permitted by the Official Wholesale Institution in Hyogo Pref. |
| 1950 | Jun. | Approved as the marine products wholesaler by Hyogo prefectural governor with the enforcement of Central Wholesale Market regulations. |
| 1956 | Jun. | Approved as the marine products wholesaler permitted by MAFF. |
| Dec. | Kirito Cold Storage was built in Hyogo ward, Kobe city . | |
| 1963 | Mar. | Approved as a wholesaler of specific foods Section in Kobe Central Wholesale Market permitted by MAFF. |
| 1965 | Mar. | The subsidiary, Shinyo Unyu Co., Ltd. , was established to start transport business. |
| 1969 | Nov. | Kobe Eastern Branch was opened as the establishment of the Kobe Eastern Public Central Wholesale Market on approved by Hyogo prefectural governor. |
| 1971 | Jul. | Became an MAFF approved wholesale company in Kobe Central Wholesale Market and Kobe Eastern Market with the enforcement of Wholesale market regulations. |
| 1973 | Mar. | Fukae Cold Storage was built in Higashinada ward, Kobe city. |
| 1977 | Apr. | Akashi Branch was opened as the establishment of the Akashi Public Local Wholesale Market on approved by Hyogo prefectural governor. |
| 1982 | Oct. | Merged Shinyo Co., Ltd. into us for expanding the sales section. |
| 1991 | Mar. | The subsidiary, Shinyo Reito Co., Ltd. , was established. The Kirito Cold Storage was closed. |
| Apr. | The business of the Fukae Cold Storage was transferred to Shinyo Reito Co., Ltd. | |
| 1992 | Apr. | Started Real Estate Rental Business utilizing the former Kirito Cold Storage site. Shinyo Unyu Co., Ltd. was renamed as Minato Co., Ltd. and specialized in processing and sales of Marine Products. |
| 1994 | Aug. | Listed on the “Optional 2nd section” of the Osaka Securities Exchange. |
| 1996 | Jan. | Recognized to be listed on “2nd section” of the Osaka Securities Exchange. |
| 1998 | Apr. | Fukae Processing and Freezing Plant was built in Higashinada ward, Kobe city and was rent to subsidiary companies. |
| Nov. | Subsidiarized Amagasaki Suisan Ichiba Co., Ltd. who was a wholesaler in Amagasaki public wholesale market. | |
| 2004 | Apr. | Minato Co., Ltd. was closed. |
| 2006 | Jul. | Delisted and became a wholly owned subsidiary of Maruha Nichiro Group (current Umios Corp.) . The new Kirito company dormitory for unmarried employees was built. |
| 2007 | Jan. | Amagasaki Branch was opened by merging the Amagasaki Suisan Co., Ltd. |
| 2015 | Nov. | Started the fresh fish processing at the processing plant in Kobe Central Wholesale Market. |
| 2017 | Sep. | Amagasaki Branch was closed. |