President's Message

Kirin Kyowa Foods Company, Limited began operations in April 2009 with the merger of Kirin Food-Tech Co., Ltd. and Kyowa Hakko Food Specialties Co., Ltd. Kirin Food-Tech had been formed in a previous merger of the seasoning and food ingredient businesses for Kirin Brewery Co., Ltd. and Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., while Kyowa Hakko Food Specialties Co., Ltd. was in charge of the same type of operations for Kyowa Hakko Kogyo Co., Ltd. (now Kyowa Hakko Kirin Co., Ltd.), which made the merger a logical step. Since July 2010, we have expanded our business operations, adding Mercian Corporation’s processing liquor and fermented seasoning businesses to our lineup.

Kirin Kyowa Foods is dedicated to further enhancing the fermentation technologies and other assets inherited from Kyowa Hakko, Takeda Pharmaceutical, Kirin Brewery and Mercian, and effectively utilizing these assets to develop and produce functionally superior seasonings, ingredients, and other food products. Our ultimate mission is to satisfy each and every one of our customers’ needs.

Consumers are becoming increasingly demanding when it comes to food and we put customer peace of mind and confidence above all else. As a food manufacturer, our focus is always on maintaining safety and the highest level of product quality. Moreover, as part of the Kirin Group of companies, we are fully aware of our duties with regard to compliance, global environmental preservation, and other responsibilities to society, and are dedicated to meeting our obligations as a good corporate citizen.

We always strive to remain true to our corporate philosophy: “Firmly rooted in technology, we create a joyful and healthy food culture together with our customers, offering a luscious taste that goes one step further.”
We sincerely appreciate your continued support and patronage.