In the midst of a consumer recession, goods are overflowing, and low prices, high quality, and variety are being demanded for products. Furthermore, changes in lifestyles are leading to an increase in individual meals, and the sale of cheap imported products has become the norm. These days, the environment surrounding us, manufacturers of processed bamboo shoot products, is extremely tough. Furthermore, strict measures are being taken to deal with the bamboo shoot skins that are generated when handling raw bamboo shoots, due to environmental concerns, which has led to rising disposal costs. Regarding areas that are difficult for individual companies to deal with, our association members pool their wisdom and seek solutions.