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Maruha Nichiro Corporation, a leading player in the Japanese food industry, has made the strategic decision to divest its Tokachi Processing Plant business located in Tokachi, Hokkaido. This facility focuses on the processing and production of domestic beef, marking a significant aspect of Maruha Nichiro's livestock operations. For the fiscal year ending in March 2025, the business reported revenues of approximately 4.55 billion yen with an operating profit of 460 million yen. The company plans to transfer all shares of the newly established Tokachi Meat Center, resulting from the business division, to OIC Group.

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