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Marudai Foods Receives Four-Year Welfare Certification

Marudai Foods Co., Ltd., a comprehensive food manufacturer based in Takatsuki, Osaka, has secured its position as a 'Welfare Promotion Corporation' for the fourth consecutive year under the Hataraku Eru 2026—the employee welfare recognition and certification system. Led by President Yuji Sato, the company's efforts to enhance employee welfare have been acknowledged by the Hataraku Eru Executive Committee, which is managed by the Labor Research Institute Co., Ltd.

Commitment to Employee Welfare

What distinguishes Marudai Foods is its clear perception of the purpose of its welfare programs. The company sees these initiatives not just as recruitment and retention tools, but also as a flexible approach to accommodate diverse lifestyles, enhance workers' productivity, and elevate employee motivation. This expansive consideration of employee welfare is what has earned Marudai Foods such an esteemed recognition in the competitive landscape of corporate welfare.

President Yuji Sato stated, "We aim to continually improve employee satisfaction and ensure talented personnel is both attracted to and retained by our company." Marudai Foods strives to implement initiatives that cater to its employees' multiple needs and desires, thus building a healthier and happier workplace culture.

Highlights of Marudai's Employee Benefits

Marudai Foods provides a variety of employee welfare programs, examples of which include:

• - Balancing Parenting: Child care leave for illness (up to sixth grade) and short-time work systems (up to sixth grade).
• - Balancing Medical Treatment: A leave policy for personal illnesses separate from regular sick leave, allowing for up to three months, and a rehabilitation work system.
• - Supporting Work-Life Balance: Full coverage for distance learning, and subsidies for return travel (twice a year) for unmarried employees aged 35 and under.
• - Asset Formation Support: Company stock investment clubs, saving schemes, and accumulation investment trusts (Accumulation NISA).

What is Hataraku Eru?

Hataraku Eru, or the Employee Welfare Certification System, is aimed at promoting and developing employee welfare practices. It recognizes corporations that implement outstanding welfare activities as well as those that demonstrate commitment to expanding their welfare programs. As of now, a total of 554 corporations have been acknowledged under this certification system. Furthermore, with support from Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as of December 2025, the recognition of such initiatives is projected to increase socially.

To find out more about the Hataraku Eru initiatives and Marudai Foods' continued commitment to improving employee welfare, visit their official website: Hataraku Eru Official Site.

Marudai Foods’ Philosophy

At Marudai Foods, there exists a guiding philosophy: "We contribute to society by putting our hearts into our daily activities and striving with sincerity." This vision has been passed down through generations, as the company constantly aims to create a sustainable society. Marudai Foods is committed to remaining an enterprise that contributes to people and society through food, prioritizing both deliciousness and health, while ensuring the safety and reliability of its products to support happy eating experiences for its customers.