On June 11 2018, Mr. Gediminas Varvuolis, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Lithuania and Mr.Deividas Kliučinskas Agriculture Atteché, paid a courtesy call to JCCU. They were received on behalf of JCCU by SHIMADA Hiroyuki, CEO/Managing Director, FUJII Yoshitsugu, Executive Director and OTSUJI Masaaki Senior Executive Officer.

(L) State of the round-table / (R) State of presenting a letter of appreciation

CO·OP Brand Product "CO·OP & MANTINGA Mini French Roll" is frozen bread, baked and imported from a factory in the Republic of Lithuania, with excellent fermentation and baking technology. The product was released in August 2017, and it has since been available for sale at all co-op stores nationwide.

In honor of the fact that this product contributes to expanding trade between Japan and the Republic of Lithuania, the visit was arranged.

SHIMADA Hiroyuki expressed gratitude that "CO·OP & MANTINGA Mini French Roll" is a unique CO·OP Brand Product that fits our home delivery business, and further said, with passion he will continue to appeal the product to co-op members to promote mutual understanding between the Republic of Lithuania and JCCU.