MERRIAM, KAN. — Seaboard Foods will open its first overseas sales office, Seaboard Foods of Japan, as a strategic move to mark its ongoing commitment to serving its Japanese customers.

“We are thrilled to announce the opening of our first overseas sales office in Japan,” said Aaron Hunerdosse, vice president of international sales at Seaboard. “This office is a testament to our commitment to meet the growing demand for our high-quality pork products in international markets. We believe that having a direct presence in Japan will allow us to better serve our customers and strengthen our position in the global market.”

Managed by Charlie Yoshinaga, international field sales manager of Seaboard Foods Japan, G.K., the new office will focus on building relationships with local customers, understanding the unique needs of the Japanese market and ensuring the delivery of high-quality pork products.

“Our longstanding relationships with our Japanese customers have paved the way for our products to be found on the shelves of Japanese supermarkets, food service establishments and butcher shops across the nation,” Yoshinaga said. “The Japanese marketplace seeks excellence, demanding products crafted under strict management and fueled by continuous innovation. With unwavering commitment, we pledge to deliver top-quality pork to our valued customers in Japan and throughout the world.”

Since opening its first processing plant in Guymon, Okla., Seaboard has been a supplier of premium pork products to Japan.