On October 16, 2025—World Food Day—Nagase Viita held internal events at both our Imbo District (Okayama) and Fukuchiyama Plant sites. The aim was to encourage employees to learn more about global food challenges and to take proactive steps toward solutions.
During the events, our employee cafeteria served a special menu inspired by meals commonly eaten in Cambodia—one of the countries receiving school meal support—allowing employees to experience its local food culture. We also hosted a panel and video exhibition introducing the activities of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), and, for the first time this year, organized a donation drive for unneeded items such as used books and CDs from home. These items were then converted into monetary donations to support WFP’s activities, such as its school feeding programs.
World Food Day Special Menu – October 16, 2025 |
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Cha Kdav Sach Chrouk (Stir-fried Pork with Ginger) |
These initiatives are rooted in our Purpose, “Respect life, and embrace the well-being of people and the planet” and our commitment to "Stable Food Security," one of our core Materialities. This commitment is reflected in our ongoing initiatives. Since 2022, Nagase Viita has supported the mission of the WFP—the world’s largest humanitarian organization dedicated to fighting hunger—by participating in the NPO Japan Association for the World Food Programme (JAWFP)’s Corporate Programme. From March 2025 to March 2027, we are proud to contribute as a “Supporter,” designating our donations to school feeding programs that improve children’s nutrition and access to education.
In 2024, we also launched the “SCHOOL OF FOOD” initiative in collaboration with various stakeholders, providing opportunities to explore food-related social issues from multiple perspectives. Moving forward, we will continue to create opportunities for every employee to engage with global food issues and take action toward building a more sustainable future. As a company deeply connected to food, Nagase Viita remains committed to resolving social challenges and creating a better world, working alongside our stakeholders
