This industry is divided into companies that produce agricultural products, livestock products, marine products, and related processed products; seasonings such as miso and soy sauce; and foods such as snack foods, and companies that produce beverages such as tea, coffee, soft drinks, and alcohol. Also included are companies which manufacture ingredients for the products listed above, and companies which provide services related to manufacturing. Furthermore, in recent years, there is extensive development of functional ingredients which are added to food products in order to increase added value. Increased efficiency of production is another theme in the industry.