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MISUMI Group Inc. has signed a business agreement with Oishii Farm Corporation on March 16, 2026. Not just another partnership announcement. This is MISUMI stepping into agritech with intent.
Oishii runs indoor vertical farms across the US and Japan, known for premium strawberries. The model runs on tight environmental control using AI, robotics, and automation. The system operates through engineered design which controls temperature, humidity, lighting, and airflow. Even harvesting is automated.
MISUMI enters through its US subsidiary Fictiv Inc., which it acquired in 2025. It will supply mechanical components to Oishii’s Ametalas Farm and support stable operations as these farms scale. That is the starting point. Alongside this, both companies plan to push joint R&D, combining MISUMI’s strength in standardized components with Oishii’s farming tech expertise.
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The timing becomes logical when you take a step back from the situation. The agricultural sector faces three main challenges which include climate risks and resource shortages and labor shortages. The response to the situation develops in a predictable manner. The system will implement additional automation and artificial intelligence and operating systems that function in sealed environments. Agritech is experiencing rapid growth in developed markets because these markets treat food security and operational efficiency as important business matters.
MISUMI has built its business on manufacturing components and digital procurement, using AI to streamline design and sourcing. This move extends that play into a high-growth sector.
If this works, it is not just about strawberries. It is about building the underlying systems for automated, scalable agriculture.
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