Happy New Year.
I sincerely hope that 2021 will be a year full of happiness for everyone.

A year ago, at the start of 2020, who would have predicted that last year would turn out like that?
The year when the world was shaken by tremors will be an unforgettable year for everyone in their memories and records.
On the other hand, it is also true that the more volatile things are, the more we can see and learn from them.

No matter the circumstances, we at Ark Group will continue to operate our business under the philosophy that "Food is Life."

I believe that in times of emergency, the importance of things returns to the basics.
This idea is the basis of our philosophy: ``We only make food that we can feed our own families with peace of mind, and then we can deliver it to our customers with confidence.''
This year as well, we will continue to maintain our focus and continue to deliver products and services that will further satisfy our customers, with the spirit of ``a crisis is an opportunity''.

Thank you for your kind support in the year.
Tomoatsu Hashimoto