Sustainable Lifestyle
We will continue to review and improve our products and lifestyle for a sustainable production and consumption.
"CO･OP Sustainable" product series launched in February 2021
In order to further develop its commitment to the SDGs and ethical consumption, JCCU has launched a full-scale product series "CO･OP Sustainable" in February 2021, using main ingredients that are friendly to the environment and society.
"Kirakira Step" and "Kirakira Kids"
JCCU on April 1, 2017 launched a new baby food sub-brand, "Kirakira Step" for infants between 5 months to 3 years old. These food product series are supported by members who have children, and the in-store sales have expanded fourfold over the previous year. JCCU also supplies "Kirakira Kids" for children between 3-6 years.
CO・OP Brand Products plastic reduction measures
JCCU has changed the packaging material for its popular vegetable and fruit drinks, CO・OP Mixed Carrot Juice 930g and CO・OP Fruit Vegetable Juice 930g, from PET bottles to paper cartons as part of its efforts to reduce the amount of plastic used in CO・OP Brand Products.
CO·OP Frozen Fried rice wins "UCDA Award 2021," second time since 2017
CO·OP Frozen Fried rice won "UCDA Award 2021" as a product with "easy-to-understand" information on its package. This is the second time since 2017 that CO·OP Brand Product has won this award.
"Temaedori" initiative by Co-op Kobe
On December 1, "Temaedori" (Take one in the front), which has been conducted by Co-op Kobe to reduce food loss, was selected as one of the top 10 words in “Japan’s New Words and Buzzwords Awards 2022."
Co-opdeli introduces shopping baskets made from reused PET bottle caps
The Co-opdeli Consumers' Co-operative Union has introduced shopping baskets made from reused PET bottle caps at its 20 member co-ops stores: Co-op Mirai, Co-op Nagano, and Co-op Gunma, starting in March 2022.
Conducting a nationwide cooperation exercise for product accident response
In February 2021, on the assumption that a large number of complaints for both national brand products and CO･OP Brand Products manufactured at the same factory occurred simultaneously, a training session was held online to enable each co-op to promptly share information and respond appropriately. Forty-eight staff from 12 co-ops participated in the workshop.
Quality management initiatives for imported products in the COVID-19 pandemic
Due to restrictions on overseas travel caused by the spread of COVID-19, the quality assurance staff of JCCU was unable to visit overseas factories. However, in cooperation with Co-opTrade Japan overseas offices, JCCU was able to conduct inspections and consultations limited to the prevention of complaints and the manufacturing process, using an online system.
FCO･OP holds Online Sanchoku Exchange Meeting
On July 10, FCO･OP held a production area exchange meeting with "CO･OP Farm," a cherry tomato producer, with the participation of 10 co-op members. Since last year, many production area exchange meetings have been canceled to prevent the spread of COVID-19, but this year the event was held online. Mr. MASUNAGA of CO･OP Farm gave a live broadcast explanation in the greenhouses and participants asked questions and interacted with each other during the session.