Our Strengths
Our customers and partners know our products are safe, traceable, and pure. Why? Because we direct all processes from the ocean to your dining table, through our global value chain.
01
WHERE IT ALL
WHERE IT ALL
COMES FROM
Procurement —Providing peace of mind in safe and secure products is our top priority. So, we innovate with new products, backed by science and market trends. We emphasize transparency when it comes to all levels of our global supply chain, which includes meat products, agriculture, fishing, fish farming, and trading worldwide.
02
PUTTING IT ALL
PUTTING IT ALL
TOGETHER
Processing — After procuring the best, we put our heads together to make the best products — using scientific knowledge to meet the increasingly diverse needs for processed food products.
03
SAFE-KEEPING
Logistics — Next up, we store everything safely. Our warehouses use the latest, high-tech cooling and freezing technologies to seal in freshness and taste. That way, everything gets to you with the same purity and wholesomeness as the source.
04
STRAIGHT TO YOU
Wherever there’s high-quality food, you’ll find us: from mom-and-pop shops to worldwide distribution.
Fishing
- When we fish, we keep the natural habitat at the forefront of our mind. Which is why we pour our hearts and efforts into strengthening sustainability and safe fishing practices
- Certifications, like the MSC certification, are an important step towards ensuring we not only meet global standards — but put us in the position to set the bar higher
Farming
- Innovative technologies, applied to fish farming, made it possible for us to create the first egg-to-harvest bluefin tuna farm in the world
- The ASC certification recognizes and awards responsible aquaculture, to minimize negative impacts on the environment
- Meat products are a big part of our efforts to make farming more sustainable
Distribution
- Smarter auction for wholesale markets in Japan, thanks to our fast and reasonable distribution methods
- Our vast information network collects consumer and market data — so we can put it to good use for better marine products
Trading
- An unmatched global network, with access to the best resources
- The most reliable suppliers lead to the best meat products, so we make no compromise when it comes to who we do business with
R&D
- From your space to outer space, we invent products like: frozen seafood, pet food, space food, and supplements
- Our central research institute contributes to the highest quality assurance with inspections, testing, and even new food inventions
Processing
- A strong history of quality and reliability: some of our processed food products have been popular for over 100 years
- We created the standard for high-quality seafood in Japan by selling with honesty and integrity
- With more than 40 food processing bases around the world, our foundations are wide-reaching
Storage
- Our cold storage warehouses have made it possible to keep seafood, livestock, and agricultural products in a fresh state, all the time
- High-tech cooling and freezing innovations achieve peak freshness for longer periods of time
Transportation
- Our environmentally-friendly, transportation network is second to none: with 30 bases in the best major trading areas throughout Japan
- Integrated transportation means easily passing customs and other barriers to make delivery more efficient
Restaurant
We supply restaurants throughout the world with excellent processed and fresh foods.
Super market
Umios products are found in supermarkets everywhere.
Mom-and pop stores
We support local communities and families by supplying mom-and-pop shops.
You
Families all over the world enjoy our products at their dining tables.