Oisix ra Daichi makes latest fund investment in US GrubMarket

BySally Bedown 2026-02-112026-02-11

Japan’s top pure-play online food retailer, Oisix ra daichi, has invested in US fresh food platform GrubMarket through its corporate venture arm, Future Food Fund. The fund’s second vehicle completed a new investment in December 2025, its 39th deal to date. GrubMarket runs a B2B marketplace that links farmers, wholesalers, retailers and restaurants across North America, combining a nationwide logistics network with AI-driven SaaS tools. The company exceeded USD 2 billion in sales in 2024 and has recorded positive EBITDA for three consecutive years. Oisix aims to leverage GrubMarket’s technology to support digital transformation in Japan’s food supply chain.

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Yamato to use Tokyo subway for parcel logistics
ByRoy Larke 2016-09-09

Yamato has announced it plans to used out of service subway trains in Tokyo as part of its ever evolving parcel delivery service.

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discount | food | gms | Retail

Integrating Trial and Seiyu: new Trial Seiyu Hanakoganei Store demonstrates possibilities
BySally Bedown 2026-01-182026-01-18

The Trial Seiyu Hanakoganei store, the first to combine the strengths of Trial and Seiyu following Trial’s acquisition of the latter, aims to provide a smart shopping experience by leveraging Trial’s IT expertise and Seiyu’s urban location. With a focus on sustainable, cost-effective operations, the store offers innovative features like Trial’s Skip Cart for cashless…

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food | Retail | supermarkets

OIC Group acquires largest mango farm in Okinawa
BySally Bedown 2026-01-232026-01-18

OIC Group has announced the takeover of mango production operations at San Hills Okinawa, the largest mango farm in northern Okinawa. This is the latest OIC acquisition, following its stated aim to have 100 subsidiaries within a few years. In addition to supplying mangos for OIC’s supermarkets and hospitality businesses, the move aligns with efforts…

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e-commerce | logistics

Yamato gearing up for same-day delivery between Tokyo and Nagoya
ByRoy Larke 2016-09-092016-09-09

Yamato will open a new, large-scale distribution centre in Toyota in Aichi Prefecture in October. The 6-storey, 65,000 sqm DC is close to major road & air hubs, and will facilitate same-day delivery of parcels between Tokyo/Osaka and Nagoya. For more news and analysis, visit JapanConsuming.com

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Yahoo Japan: Transaction values jump 33.8% in 1H2016
ByRoy Larke 2016-11-08

E-commerce gross transaction values for Yahoo Japan jumped 33.8% April to September, hitting ¥862.5 billion. The addition of Askul (operators of Lohaco) to consolidated figures was the biggest contributing factor. EC sales grew 2.6 times to ¥246.1 billion, with Askul sales alone around ¥105 billion. For more detailed news on Japanese consumer and retail markets,…

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exports | food

Chinese love high end Japanese fruit
ByRoy Larke 2016-09-24

Exports of Japanese muscat grapes and melons are proving popular in Hong Kong and Taiwan. The grapes are reportedly selling for three times the rate in Japan. JA Kyowa in Hokkaido has also exported 30,000 raiden melons to Asia this year. Trade stats show Japan’s exports of grapes to Hong Kong increased by 40% on…

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