2007-Present
Building a new framework to meet high demand
The combination of the international markets expanding and the ease of world travel, means companies need to operate on a
global scale to stay competitive and cater to growing demands.
- 2007
- 2010
- 2011
- 2014
- 2017
- 2018
- 2020
- 2025
- 2026
Maruha Nichiro Holdings is born
Maruha, with its superior capacity in procuring seafood products, and Nichiro, whose strength lies in the development and sales of processed foods, joined forces in a merger to seek growth in the world's food market.
Succeeded as the first private company to achieve egg-to-harvest bluefin tuna production.
The Great East Japan Earthquake
The Ishinomaki Factory began operations in 1946 and became a main factory for the frozen food business, but was significantly damaged by the Great East Japan Earthquake. Other factories also closed.
The present-day management system begins with the launch of the Maruha Nichiro Corporation.
The reconstructed Ishinomaki Factory begins operations
The Ishinomaki Factory suffered a lot of damage in the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, and was considered for relocation in the aftermath. However, it was reconstructed near the original site due to the support the city and its people had given the company for over fifty years. The wish to contribute to the local community and its reconstruction through employment, helped with the regeneration of the area. Upon opening, it re-launched production as the key factory for the frozen food business.
Renewed corporate branding
Established Maruha Nichiro Meat and Products USA, Inc.
140th anniversary of company founding
The new long-term vision and medium-term management plan For the ocean, for life 2027
Expanding the "value cycle" "glocally" to maximize value creation.
Business structural reforms and proactive growth investments to achieve an operating income of 40 billion JPY.
Maruha Nichiro has become Umios
The new company name, Umios, combines umi (ocean), one, and solutions. It reflects a commitment rooted in our ocean origins: to stand as one with stakeholders, society, and the planet while offering real solutions through food.
Our story began in 1880, and this shift to Umios marks a major milestone in our history—one that reaffirms our dedication to the future generations who will rely on the resources we protect.
Relocated head office to TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY
