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Aeon to make Topvalu cut vegetables at new Saitama factory
Aeon plans to make cut vegetables for its Topvalu private-label brand at a new factory in Saitama, Japan.
The factory is intended to supply 5,000 Aeon group stores in the Kanto region.
Until now, Aeon has bought these products from outside suppliers.
The change is meant to make supplies more reliable, improve quality and lower costs.
Production will be run through a joint venture between Aeon Topvalu and Vegitech, a produce wholesaler based in Kawasaki.
The two companies established the joint venture in May.
The factory's opening date is not stated.
Aeon plans to start producing cut vegetables for its Topvalu private brand at a new factory in Saitama Prefecture.
The factory is expected to supply 5,000 group stores in the Kanto region.
Production will be handled by a joint venture between produce wholesaler Vegitech and Aeon Topvalu.
Aeon aims to improve supply stability and quality and reduce costs by switching from outside purchases to in-house production.
- Who
- Aeon, Vegitech and Aeon Topvalu.
- What
- They plan to produce Topvalu cut vegetables at a new factory in Saitama Prefecture.
- When
- The report was published on October 13, 2026. The production start date is not stated.
- Where
- Saitama Prefecture, Japan; the products are intended for group stores in the Kanto region.
- Why
- Aeon aims to improve supply stability and quality and reduce costs.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Vegitech and Aeon Topvalu established a joint venture.
Nikkei reported Aeon's plan to begin producing Topvalu cut vegetables in Saitama Prefecture.
- Product
- Cut vegetables for Aeon's Topvalu private brand
- Factory location
- Saitama Prefecture
- Planned supply
- 5,000 group stores in the Kanto region
- Joint venture
- Vegitech Topvalu Kanto
- Report date
- October 13, 2026
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