Foods for individual consumption

Companies developing foods for individual consumption

I. Growing Market for Foods for Individual Consumption

1. Social Background of Growing Market for Foods for Single-Person Consumption
   1) Demographic Changes
      - Changes in Total Number of Households and of Solo Households
      - Changes in Household Member Composition and Average Number of Household Members
      - Increase in Unmarried Rate
   2) Changes in lifestyle
      - Prevalence of Valuing Time Savings and Convenience Among Young People
      - Growth of Solo Dining at Home
      - Rising Food Prices and Increased Demand for Relevant-Volume Food to Consume
   3) Structural Changes in the Food Industry
      - Transitions from the Mass Production and Mass Consumption Model
      - Increased Demand for Solo Dining at Home, Replacing the Demand for Ready-to-Eat Meals and Dining Out
      - Technological and distribution infrastructure advancements
2. Market Size Trends for Foods for Individual Consumption and the Reality of the "Solo Shift"
   1) Definition of the Market for Foods for Individual Consumption
   2) Market Size Based on Manufacturer Shipment Value
   3) Growth Potential of the Market by Category and the "Solo Shift" Rate
   4) Reality of "Solo Shift" by Category
      - Frozen Foods Market
      - Chilled Foods Market
      - Room-Temperature Processed Foods Market
      - Seasoning Market
3. Marketing Strategies by Companies Entered in the Foods for Individual Consumption
   1) Sales Strategy
   2) Product Development Strategy
4. Technological Innovations and Consumer Needs Driving the Market for Foods for Individual Consumption
   1) All-in-one meal solutions
   2) Greater convenience
   3) Smaller portion sizes
5. Key Topics in the Market for Foods for Individual Consumption
   1) Extended "Best Before Date" and Greater Packaging Technology, Supporting the Product Design for Single Person Consumption
   2) Pricing Structure for "Single-Serving Portions" and Emergence of Premium Foods for Individual Consumption
   3) Development of Target-Specific Foods for Specific Dining Scenarios
   4) The Increase in the Number of Convenience Stores and Supermarkets Using More Shelves for Foods for Individual Consumption
6. Forecast for 2030 and New Needs on a Dining Table
   1) Problems and Issues in the Market for Foods for Individual Consumption
   2) New Dining Needs and Growth Drivers towards 2030
   3) Market Growth Forecast for Foods for Individual Consumption and Potential by Category

II. Market and Product Trends by Category

• Common Items for All Categories:
  - Market Overview and Market Size Transition
  - Functional and Technological Trends of Products Catering to Individual Consumption
  - Trends in Major Market Players
  - Future Direction and Key Newsworthy Points

1. Frozen Food Market
   1) Frozen Noodles Catering to Individual Consumption
   2) Frozen Rice Meals Catering to Individual Consumption
   3) Frozen Main Dishes Catering to Individual Consumption
   4) Frozen Side Dishes Catering to Individual Consumption
2. Chilled Foods Market
   1) Chilled Main Dishes
   2) Chilled Staple Foods
   3) Long-Life Deli Items
3. Room-Temperature Processed Foods Market
   1) Room-Temperature Pouch Dishes (Main and Sides)
   2) All-in-One Rice Meals
   3) Stews and Soups
4. Seasonings Market
   1) Solid, and Single-Person-Portioned Seasonings
   2) Mixed Seasonings Specialized for Specific Dishes
   3) Small-Portioned Seasonings and Seasonings Catered to Individual Consumption

III. Corporate Survey: The Reality of Food Manufacturers' Strategies for Single-Person Portioned Foods

1. Survey Outline
2. Analysis of Questionnaire Results
   1) Status of Developing Products Catering to Individual Consumption
   2) Trends of Companies Developing Products for Individual Consumption
   3) Trends of Companies Not Yet Developing Products for Individual Consumption
   4) Market Outlook for Products Catering to Individual Consumption

IV. Trends in Peripheral Markets and Their Relationship with the Market for Foods for Individual Consumption

1. Advancements in Ready-to-Eat Meals (Deli Items Sold at Supermarkets and Convenience Stores)
   1) Growth of the Ready-to-Eat Meals Market and Changes in Market Structure
   2) Acquisition of Demand for Ready-to-Eat Meals by Convenience Stores and Supermarkets
   3) Relationship with the Market for Foods for Individual Consumption
2. The Emergence of Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) Services (Home-Delivered Frozen Meals and Meal Kits)
   1) Growth of the Food D2C Market and Its Background
   2) Changes in the Meal Kit Market
   3) Relationship with the Market for Foods for Individual Consumption

V. Major Company Case Studies of Foods for Individual Consumption

• ICHIBIKI CO., LTD.
• STI Foods Holdings Inc.
• S&B FOODS INC.
• EBARA Foods Industry,Inc.
• KIBUN FOODS INC.
• Kinrei Corporation
• KOHNAN SHOKURYO Co.,Ltd.
• SHIMIZU SHOKUHIN KAISHA, LTD.
• TableMark Co.,Ltd.
• NICHIREIFOODS INC.
• NIPPN CORPORATION
• NINBEN Co.,Ltd.
• FUJICCO CO., LTD.
• Prima Meat Packers, Ltd.
• YAMAZAKI BAKING CO.,LTD.