Founder Taisha Yoshiki established the Tokushima Meat Processing Plant in Terajima Honcho, Tokushima City.
The plant was destroyed by war-related fire.
Business resumed in Manada-cho, Tokushima City.
Reorganized as Tokushima Ham Co., Ltd. with a capital of 1.5 million yen. The Tokushima Ham headquarters factory circa 1955.
Organizational change to Tokushima Ham Co., Ltd. with capital of 1.5 million yen.
Shares were listed on the Osaka Stock Exchange's over-the-counter market.
Listed on the Second Section of the Osaka Stock Exchange.
Listed on the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
Merged with Torishiro Ham Co., Ltd., changed the company name to Nippon Ham Co., Ltd., capital increased to 732 million yen, and moved headquarters to 2-7 Daikoku-cho, Naniwa-ku, Osaka. Merger signing ceremony.
Merged with Torikiyoshi Ham Co., Ltd., changed corporate name to Nippon Ham Co., Ltd., capital became 732 million yen, and moved headquarters to 2-7, Oikoku-cho, Naniwa-ku, Osaka.
Released 'Winny' nationwide. Our first consumer brand, 'Winny'. At the time, the quality of sheep casings was unstable, resulting in hard sausages, so it was developed with the idea that delivering high-quality protein in an easy-to-eat form would contribute to the physical development of young people. 'Winny' grew into a popular product far exceeding expectations.
Released the revolutionary sausage 'Winnie'!
Released 'Winnie' nationwide simultaneously.
Reclassified as a First Section listing on both the Osaka and Tokyo Stock Exchanges.
Started poultry business. Established Japan Broiler Co., Ltd. with joint investment and entered the farm business. Later, in the 1990s, expanded the business scale, and the production volume of poultry and pork became among the largest in Japan. Japan Broiler Co., Ltd.'s chicken houses. Moved headquarters to 3-6-14 Minamihonmachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka.
Started poultry business, jointly established Japan Broiler Co., Ltd., entered farm business. Moved Nippon Ham headquarters to 3-6-14, Minamihoncho, Chuo-ku, Osaka.
Introduced a unique monitoring system and a spouse executive system.
Character 'Winnie Boy' was born!
Established Japan Pork Co., Ltd. and built an integrated system from meat production to processing.
Established the Nippon Ham Baseball Club Co., Ltd. and signed the club acquisition ceremony.
'Winnie Boy' appears as a doll!
Established Japan Pork Co., Ltd., building an integrated system from meat production to processing. Established Nippon Ham Baseball Club Co., Ltd.
Winnie Boy's girlfriend appears?!
Issued the first C.D.R. (Continental Depositary Receipt) and listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange.
10th anniversary of Winnie launch!
Established Sendai Food Co., Ltd. and began building a meat sales system. Started overseas operations. Acquired Daily Meats (now Daily Foods) in Los Angeles, launching overseas business expansion. Currently plays an important role as a local distributor of meat products, sourcing meat for Japan, and as an export hub to third countries.
Winnie becomes a local dish!
Established Sendai Food Co., Ltd., started building meat sales system. Acquired Daily Meats (now Daily Foods) in Los Angeles, launching overseas business.
Established Australia Japan Ham (now NH Foods Australia).
Pink Lady and Winnie dream collaboration!
Established Japan Ham Foods Co., Ltd. and fully entered the processed food division.
Winnie Mini released!
Released 'Winie Mini'!
Released "Ultra Thin Sliced Pork". "Ultra Thin Sliced Pork" commercial. Inherited Marine Foods Co., Ltd.'s business and entered the seafood processing division. Japan Ham Fighters won the Pacific League championship. First owner to be honored with a pig roast.
Eat Winnie and dance the boogie-woogie!
'Ultra-thin sliced shin-slice' released. Entered seafood processing division. Nippon Ham Fighters won the Pacific League.
Animated commercial 'Winnie Boy and the Sun' becomes a sensation!
Inherited Mr. Karl W. Raymond's business and established Hakodate Karl Raymond Co., Ltd. (Karl W. Raymond and the founder).
Inherited Mr. Carl W. Raymond's business, established Hakodate Carl Raymond Co., Ltd.
Established the Central Research Institute.
Established Japan Dry Foods Co., Ltd. and entered the freeze-drying business (currently the business is inherited by Takahoshi Co., Ltd.).
Released "Chicken Nuggets". "Chicken Nuggets" commercial.
Established Central Research Institute. Released 'Chicken Nuggets'.
"Shawessen®" released. Born as a premium sausage to meet the needs of customers seeking gourmet and authentic products. It was made by stuffing ground meat, unfamiliar in Japan at the time, into sheep casings and smoking it. The crispy texture was also innovative and became a huge hit. It is our company's top-selling product. "Shawessen" commercial. Changed fiscal year-end from the end of July to the end of March.
'Schauessen®' released. Changed fiscal year-end from end of July to end of March.
Established corporate philosophy, management philosophy, and action guidelines. Corporate philosophy announcement event.
Established UK Japan Ham (now NH Foods UK) in London, United Kingdom.
20th anniversary of Winnie release!
Established corporate philosophy, management philosophy, and conduct guidelines. Established British Nippon Ham (now NH Foods U.K.) in London, UK.
Released "Chikichiki Bone".
Acquired Australia's beef processing company Oakey Abattoir (now Oakey Beef Export).
Established Singapore Japan Ham (now NH Foods Singapore).
Listed on the Paris Stock Exchange.
'Chikichiki Bone' released. Acquired Australian beef processing company Oakey Abutua. Established Singapore Nippon Ham (now NH Foods Singapore). Listed on Paris Stock Exchange.
Acquired Waira Farm (Australia) and built an integrated system covering breeding, processing, manufacturing, and sales overseas.
Established Chile Japan Ham (now NH Foods Chile).
Acquired Waira Ranch (Australia) and established an integrated system covering breeding, processing, manufacturing, and sales overseas. Established Chile Japan Ham (now NH Foods Chile).
Established Thailand Japan Foods.
Established Taiwan Japan Ham (now NH Foods Taiwan).
Acquired Hawaii's largest ham sausage maker, Redondo.
Acquired Australian beef processing company T.B.S. (Thomas Bouswick and Sons).
Established Taiwan Japan Ham (now NH Foods Taiwan). Acquired Redondo, Hawaii's largest ham and sausage manufacturer. Acquired T.B.S., an Australian beef processing company.
New Central Research Institute completed in Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture.
Inherited the business of pioneer lactic acid beverage company Kansai Luna Co., Ltd. (now Japan Luna Co., Ltd.) and entered the fermented milk and lactic acid beverage business.
Inherited the business of Kansai Luna Co., Ltd., a pioneer of lactic acid bacteria drinks, and entered the fermented milk and lactic acid bacteria beverage business.
Inherited the business of Kamakura Ham Tomioka Shokai Co., Ltd.
Participated in the establishment and operation of Osaka Soccer Club Co., Ltd. (now Cerezo Osaka Co., Ltd.) 'Cerezo Osaka'.
Inherited the business of Kamakura Ham Tomioka Trading Co., Ltd. Participated in the establishment and operation of Osaka Soccer Club Co., Ltd. (now Cerezo Osaka).
Released 'Chinese Signature Dish'.
Established Japan Pure Food Co., Ltd. and strengthened the extract seasoning business.
Released 'Antie'.
Established Japan Pure Food Co., Ltd. and strengthened the extract seasoning business. Released 'Antie'.
Released food allergy‑friendly products. Prompted by a heartfelt request from a customer service desk for a product that children with food allergies could safely eat, we launched 'Apirite' in 1997. Since then, we have expanded our product lineup while focusing on developing test kits and disseminating information. We provide products and services that allow safe protein intake.
Released food allergy‑compatible products. Launched Apirite, expanding the product lineup and focusing on the development of test kits.
Established Japan Food Mexicana (now NH Foods Mexicana) in Mexico.
Established an Environmental Charter.
Established Japan Foods Mexicana (now NH Foods Mexicana) in Mexico and adopted an environmental charter.
Ono Factory (now Japan Ham Factory Hyogo Plant) became the industry's first to obtain Environmental ISO 14001 certification. ISO certification ceremony.
The Ono factory (now Japan Ham Factory Hyogo Plant) became the first in the industry to obtain environmental ISO 14001 certification.
Established Weihai Nitu Food in China.
Celebrating 35th anniversary of Winnie release! Website launched!
Opened 'Shikata Koban' where customers can make sausages themselves. Launched the domestic chicken brand 'Sakura Hime®' leveraging our vertical integration system. Since then, we have expanded brand meats such as domestic pork 'Mugi Komachi®'.
Opened 'Shimokata Workshop', where customers can make sausages themselves. Launched the domestic chicken brand 'Sakurahime®' and expanded branded meat products.
Started Part I of the new medium‑term management plan. Acquired shares of Hōkō (formerly Hōkō Fisheries). Established Hokkaido Japan Ham Fighters.
Acquired shares of Maruwa Co., Ltd. and strengthened the health food business (currently inherited by Japan Ham Co., Ltd.).
Acquired shares of Maruwa and strengthened the health food business.
Established group brand.
Supporting energetic mornings! New items appear in Winnie!
Revised code of conduct.
Established Japan Golden Pig (now NH Foods Vietnam) in Vietnam.
45th anniversary of Winnie release!
Moved headquarters (main office) to current location (Kita-ku, Osaka City).
Won the 'Long Seller Award' at the 30th Food Hit Awards!
Moved headquarters to Kita-ku, Osaka City.
New renewal of Winnie Boy!
Established Nippon Food (Hong Kong).
Established NH Foods Brazil
Group brand change
Corporate brand logo change
Changed the English company name to NH Foods Ltd. (formerly NIPPON MEAT PACKERS, INC.)
Established Nippon Foods (Hong Kong). Established NH Foods Brazil. Changed group brand. Changed corporate logo. Changed English company name to NH Foods Ltd.
Acquired Turkey's major poultry company Egetab
Acquired Egatab, a turkey farming company in Turkey.
Established NH Foods Malaysia
50th anniversary of Winnie release!
Acquired Uruguay's major meat processing company Breeders & Packers Uruguay
Acquired Breeders & Packers Uruguay, a meat processing company in Uruguay.
Responding to diverse protein needs. Amid growing demand for alternative meats due to concerns over food shortages, rising environmental awareness, and health consciousness, we launched the 'NatuMeat' brand in 2020, offering sausages made from plant-based ingredients such as soy and konjac instead of meat. Currently, we are also advancing research and development of cellular foods (cultured meat) to aim for a stable protein supply.
Responded to diverse protein needs. Released 'NatuMeat (Nacumite)', a product made from plant‑derived ingredients. Also advancing research and development of cell‑based foods.
Established Vision2030
Released a new packaging form of Sausage to reduce environmental impact
Opened Hokkaido Ballpark F Village
Limited‑edition reissue of the Winie design has appeared!
60th anniversary of Winie's launch!
Nippon Ham Frozen Foods will launch the frozen product 'Chinese Famous Restaurant Sichuan Restaurant Supervised Spicy Hot Soup' nationwide from November 1. Using Sichuan Restaurant's special delicious broth and five types of ingredients, you can enjoy it by simply adding water to the tray and heating it in the microwave.
Nippon Ham Co., Ltd. commemorated the 20th anniversary of its 'Mino Kuni' gift, made with Hokkaido-sourced raw meat, by launching a new special set featuring aged white loin ham and aged smoked loin ham. Additionally, a Christmas-themed 'Mino Kuni Deli Set' was introduced simultaneously, catering to year-end and New Year gifting and in-house demand.
Renamed and relaunched in October 2026, the Shawsen® product now comes in 107g × 2 packs instead of the previous 117g × 2 packs. By increasing the weight per piece, the meatiness and texture have improved, delivering a firmer bite. A blind comparison test with 75 employees found that the renewed product scored higher than the original in terms of "firmness," "crispiness!!," and "satisfaction."
The University of Tokyo, Nippon Ham, and other partners conducted a lifestyle intervention trial using wearable devices and protein foods. The trial observed improved cognitive function scores and behavioral changes in older adults, raising expectations for expanded health support in a super-aging society.
Nippon Ham is partnering with Kawai Juku to introduce Staminatus, a service offering nutritionally balanced meals through frozen-food vending machines at cram schools. It will begin at the Chikusa campus in Nagoya on September 7, with plans to expand to cram schools nationwide. The service addresses children’s dietary challenges through five areas of care, including concentration and immunity.
Nippon Ham Co., Ltd. signed a comprehensive partnership agreement with Kitahiroshima City, Hokkaido, on September 1, 2026. The agreement aims to strengthen cooperation by combining the resources of both parties, focusing on food education, human development, and disaster preparedness and relief.
Nippon Pure Food Co., Ltd. will launch two ramen products featuring special Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba packaging nationwide on September 15, 2026. Each product randomly includes one of six original chopstick designs, making them suitable for home use or as gifts. The tonkotsu ramen has a rich flavor, while the tantanmen is a healthy plant-based product.
Following the selection of eight companies for the second cohort of “Hokkaido F Village X,” a global acceleration program based in Hokkaido, NH Foods Ltd. will accelerate business partnerships and proof-of-concept projects with startups from around the world.
Nippon Ham launched “Shin Chicken Rice,” a rice-shaped food made primarily from chicken, on August 27. Using a patented process, it can be cooked in a rice cooker like white rice and provides about 20 grams of protein per serving. The product is positioned as a convenient new way to get protein, amid concerns that adults are not meeting recommended intake levels.
Nipponham Co., Ltd. will sponsor Hokkaido Marathon 2026 in Sapporo on August 30, 2026, as a Bronze Partner. At the carbo-loading party on the day before the race, the company will serve 320 Schausessen® hot dogs, using food to support interaction among participants. The Nipponham Group will continue promoting collaboration with local communities and society.