Kato Sangyo Co., Ltd.

Kato Sangyo is a major independent food wholesaler. Its defining feature is its position as a leading independent wholesaler centered on shelf-stable processed foods. It serves as a distribution hub that moves processed foods, alcoholic beverages, and confectionery from manufacturers to retailers such as supermarkets and convenience stores, and its scale ranks behind Mitsubishi Shokuhin, Nippon Access, and Kokubu. Rather than belonging to a specific trading company, it operates independently and connects products, logistics, and information. It is headquartered in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, and its fiscal year ends in September.