Fukushima Prefecture faced significant agricultural challenges following the 2011 earthquake, with lingering issues such as land degradation and a lack of new entrants. Saki Co., leveraging its expertise in processed vegetables, spearheads the construction of a cutting-edge vegetable processing facility to enhance Fukushima’s vegetable production value and contribute to regional revitalization through agriculture.
Furthermore, through the utilization of Fukuoka Sonoriku’s specialized logistics network and patented storage technologies, efforts to optimize vegetable logistics and enhance value through long-term storage are concurrently underway in the Fukushima and Tohoku regions.
Overview of Fukushima’s Wide-Area Vegetable Processing Facility:
The newly established Fukushima wide-area vegetable processing facility is equipped with cutting-edge machinery to meet the growing demand for cut vegetables, cup salads, and frozen vegetables while ensuring high-quality and competitive products.
Multi-Product-Compatible Facility: With the introduction of state-of-the-art equipment such as water flow-type raw vegetable washing machines, various vegetable slicers, automatic weighing and packaging machines, among others, the facility can manufacture diverse products to meet customers’ varying needs.
Advanced Preservation Techniques for Vegetable Freshness: By storing raw vegetables collected mainly from Fukushima prefecture’s agricultural producers in the facility’s raw material refrigerators, incorporating Fukuoka Sonoriku’s advanced storage technology, freshness can be maintained throughout processing.
Hygienic Quality Control: Through the implementation of a food safety management system compliant with international standards (FSSC 22000), coupled with robust quality assurance measures, the facility ensures high-quality production standards.
The completion of the Fukushima wide-area vegetable processing facility signifies a significant milestone for Fukuoka Sonoriku and Saki Co., accelerating the establishment of an agricultural and food transportation network in the Tohoku region, aiming for further growth.
The inauguration of Fukushima’s advanced vegetable processing facility marks a pivotal step towards agricultural rejuvenation and regional economic revitalization. By integrating cutting-edge technology, stringent quality control measures, and strategic logistical planning, the initiative not only enhances vegetable production but also underscores the resilience and innovation driving Fukushima’s agricultural recovery.
