Kagome Co., Ltd. announced the appointment of Hirohito Kodama as Director & Managing Executive Officer and retirement of Hidenori Nishi and Mutsuhisa Kanie as Chairman of the Board of Directors and Director (Audit and Supervisory Committee Member) respectively. presently Hirohito Kodama is Responsible for risk Management of the Company. The candidates shall be formally appointed upon the resolution of the 74th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders to be held on March 28, 2018.
Kagome Co Ltd is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in the manufacture, purchase and sale of foods at home and abroad. The Company operates through four business segments. The Processed Foods segment is engaged in the manufacture and sale of beverages and seasonings. The main products are the Vegetable Life 100 series, tomato juice, tomato ketchup, tomato seasonings, sauces, and products for mail order and gifts. The International Business segment is engaged in the tomato seed development and agricultural production, as well as product development, processing, and sales. The Agriculture segment is engaged in the production and sale of fresh vegetables. Products include fresh tomatoes, baby leaves, and others. The Other segment is engaged in the real estate business and outsourcing business.