The purpose of our functional materials business - one of the cores of our diversified operations - is to support our customers in the field of food processing. We have an ongoing development program where we use our leading-edge technology to provide innovative ideas. We will continue to pursue new possibilities as the division with access to new materials that serve a wider range of industries.

Food glues and foaming agents based on the characteristics of natural food materials including wheat starch and protein （both found in wheat flour） meet a wide range of user needs in the food industry. We therefore expect the demand for these products to grow.