Tokyo, March 9, 2026 — Nishimoto Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Chairman and CEO: Yoshiro Susaki) has been certified as a 2026 Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization (Large Enterprise Category) under the Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organizations Recognition Program, a joint initiative of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Japan Health Council. This certification marks the sixth consecutive year of certification for company since 2021.
 

The Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organizations Recognition Program aims to create an environment where corporations committed to excellent health management can be "made visible" and receive social recognition as "companies that consider employee health management from a managerial perspective and engage in it strategically".

Our company regards "employee health" as a vital management resource. Aiming to be a company contributing to a prosperous and healthy society, we promote organisational health initiatives through the establishment of the following systems and the implementation of measurable indicators.

• Promotion Framework and Strategic Map Operation Driven by Top-Level Commitment 

We have organised a promotion team with Chairman & CEO as the Health and Productivity Management Officer. This team implements measures in collaboration with occupational physicians and relevant departments, reporting regularly at the Executive Management Committee meetings. Furthermore, we have created a " Strategy Map for Health and Productivity Management" that clearly links our health initiatives to broader management objectives. We operate a PDCA cycle, reviewing targets every three years.
 

• Enhancing Employee Productivity (Improving Presenteeism) 

To foster an environment where every employee can fully utilise their capabilities, we have conducted the "Presenteeism Survey" since 2022. This quantitatively assesses performance declines due to poor health, enabling the formulation and implementation of improvement measures.

• Enhancing Employee Engagement 

We utilise quantitative analysis via (the Engagement Survey System) to inform initiatives aimed at enhancing employee satisfaction and organisational engagement.

Since its establishment, Nishimoto Co., Ltd. has built a global foundation in the food sector based on three core strengths: its products, commercial and logistics capabilities, and human resources. For more than a century, the company has pursued its philosophy of enriching people’s food experiences not only in Japan but around the world. Looking ahead, Nishimoto Co., Ltd. aims to evolve into a global solutions company by integrating new fields, including healthcare. By contributing to the well-being of people worldwide, the company will continue striving for sustainable growth.
 

■Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) Health Management Excellence Corporation 2026 website:https://www.meti.go.jp/press/2025/03/20260309002/20260309002.html

■Further details regarding our group's health management initiatives can be found here.

【Company Overview】

■ About the Wismettac Group

Founded in 1912, the Wismettac Group is a global food company with over a century of history. With the mission of being "The World's Premier Global Food Solutions Company", it operates through a network of over 40 locations worldwide. Its activities include the export and wholesale of Asian foods, primarily Japanese cuisine (Asian Food Global Business), the import and overseas sales of fresh produce (Agricultural Products Trading Business ), and the import of overseas branded foods alongside the planning and development of seasonal event products (Amenity Business).Our proprietary brand "SHIRAKIKU", primarily distributed in North America, is favoured by Japanese restaurants and retailers worldwide. For further details, please visit our website. URL: https://www.wismettac.com/

■ Contact for inquiries regarding this matter 

Corporate Management Office, Nishimoto Co., Ltd.
Phone: 03-6870-2015
Email us at: https://www.wismettac.com/en/contact.html