Nobuko Hiwasa

Japanese Consumers' Co-operative Union supplies foods and other daily necessities through store operation and home delivery service to its members. It is an organization organized by consumers who have became members through subscription payment. Its business activities include development of co-op products and their distribution to member co-ops; mail-order business; co-op insurance business; the realization and enhancement of food safety governance from consumer perspective; activities and businesses concerned with peace; environment and welfare; nationwide inter co-op business collaboration; and promotion of other regional alignments. It also engages in other operations such as mutual-aid insurance, social welfare and medical services. The company was founded by Toyohiko Kagawa on March 20, 1951 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Estabished in1950, Snow Brand Milk Products Co. Ltd. is a Japanese dairy company that manufactures cheese, butter, milk and other dairy products. They also manufacture fruit juices and frozen desserts and offers home milk delivery service. Snow Brand has several offices and factories around Japan.