KAGOME CO., LTD. announced that the following resolution to replace the Representative Director was passed at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on September 20, 2019. New name: Satoshi Yamaguchi; New title: Representative Director & President and Director of Integrated Vegetable Business Division; Current name: Naoyuki Terada; Current title: Representative Director & President. Naoyuki Terada, who is retiring from the position of Representative Director & President, will assume the position of Chairman of the Board of Directors who will not have the right of representation. Scheduled assumption of position: January 1, 2020.
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.