Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co., Ltd. revised non consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2019. For the year, the company expects net sales of JPY 46,700 million, operating income of JPY 0 million, ordinary income of JPY 300 million, net income of JPY 250 million or JPY 50.8 per share compared to previously provided guidance, net sales of JPY 47,000 million, operating income of JPY 300 million, ordinary income of JPY 600 million, net income of JPY 450 million or JPY 91.5 per share. This fiscal year has been particularly challenging for NIHON SHOKUHIN KAKO CO., LTD as net sales fell on the back of low demand and a drop in sales volumes. Profits were also negatively affected by fiercer competition and increases in energy costs associated with rises in crude oil prices, all of which ultimately led to a downward revision in the forecasts for operating income, ordinary income net income and net income per share.