Maruha Nichiro Corp. engages in the business of marine products, food processing, chemical foods, overseas joint ventures, fish breeding, livestock feedstuffs and others. It operates through the following segments: Fisheries and Aquaculture, Products, Overseas, Processed Foods, Logistics, and Others. The Fisheries and Aquaculture segment procures marine resources and handles fisheries and aquaculture. The Products segment sells seafood and livestock products. The Overseas segment processes marine materials to make frozen foods and canned foods at production bases in Thailand, China, and other countries and provides processed foods to the Japanese, American, European, and Asian markets. The Processed Foods segment manufactures and sells frozen and canned food, fish sausage, dried products, seasonings, pouch foods, dessert jellies,, fish sausage, and others. The Logistics segment handles transportation and storage of frozen goods. The Others segment includes feeds, shipping and real estate businesses. The company was founded on March 31, 1943 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.