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Rokko Butter Co., Ltd.

六甲バター株式会社
Ticker
Listed market
TYO
Country
Japan
Employees (consolidated)
693
Related companies
13
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Basic information

BASIC
Head office
〒651-0062 1-3-13 Sakaguchi-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture
Chief executive
Hiroyasu Tsukamoto
Capital
2,843,200,000  (28 100 million)
Employees (non-consolidated)
489 people
Employees (consolidated)
693 people
Start date
1948-12-13
End date
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Websites

1 DOMAINS
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Business

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Manufacture and sale of cheese, etc.Sale of food products such as nutsButter Production
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Related companies

13 COMPANIES
Company name Group Parent Subsidiary Customer Supplier Alliance Bank Shareholder
QBB
Group Parent
QBB ASIA COMPANY LIMITED
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QBB VIETNAM COMPANY LIMITED
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QBB Marathon Special Page Run & Cheese
Group
Sennando Co., Ltd.
Group
EMINA CHEESE INDONESIA
Group
Cheese Festa 2025
Group
Mitsuya Corporation
Group
ex’fromage KOBE
Group
ex’fromage KOBE エクスフロマージュ
Group
ex’fromage KOBE エクスフロマージュ 神戸
Group
Lushan Sanshi Food Co., Ltd.
Group
Mitsuya Group Headquarters Co., Ltd.
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Network

NETWORK
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History

107 EVENTS

Capital of 2 million yenSources

Initially, all products were supplied to the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry from a margarine manufacturing plant designated by the Ministry of Agriculture and ForestrySources

Capital of 2 million yen. Initially, all products were supplied to the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry's designated margarine manufacturing plant.Sources

Founded as Peace Oil & Fat Industry Co., Ltd. (December 13)Sources

Founded as Heiwa Oil & Fat Industry Co., Ltd. (December 13)Sources

Changed company name to Rokko Butter Co., Ltd.Sources

Changed company name to Rokko Butter Co., Ltd.Sources

Using raw cheese imported from Australia.Sources

Produced process cheese from imported raw cheese from Australia, and launched nationwide in Japan under the QBB brandSources

Produced process cheese using imported raw cheese from Australia and launched nationwide in Japan under the QBB brandSources

Expansion of our cheese sales network.Sources

Established a business relationship with Mitsubishi Corporation, expanding our cheese sales networkSources

Trading with Mitsubishi Corporation has been established, expanding our cheese sales networkSources

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Developed and launched the world's first stick cheeseSources

Developed and launched the world's first stick cheeseSources

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Established Akashi Factory for process cheese manufacturingSources

Established Akashi Factory for process cheese productionSources

Capital of 100 million yen.Sources

Listed on the Osaka Securities Exchange Second SectionSources

Listed on the Osaka Securities Exchange Second Section Capital stock of 100 million yenSources

Located in Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo.Sources

Built a new company building in Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, and opened the Tokyo branch (now Tokyo branch office)Sources

Built a new office building in Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, and opened the Tokyo branch (now Tokyo branch office)Sources

Located in Inami-cho, Kako-gun, Hyogo Prefecture.Sources

Established Inami Factory in Inami Town, Kakogawa District, Hyogo PrefectureSources

Established Inami Factory in Inami-cho, Kakogun, Hyogo PrefectureSources

Operates with a monthly production capacity of 1,000 tons.Sources

Completed expansion work at Inami FactorySources

Completed expansion work at Inami Factory, operating with a monthly production capacity of 1,000 tonsSources

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Developed and launched the first domestically packaged sliced cheese in JapanSources

Developed and launched the first domestically produced individually wrapped sliced cheese in JapanSources

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Entered the nut market with QBB NutsSources

Entered the nut market with QBB NutsSources

Capital of 20 million yen. Started in-house production of nuts.Sources

Established Rokkoh Foods Co., Ltd. with capital of 20 million yen (dissolved in 2012)Sources

Started self-production of nutsSources

Established Rokkoh Foods Co., Ltd. with capital of 20 million yen (dissolved in 2012), started self-production of nutsSources

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Developed and launched QBB Rare CheesecakeSources

Developed and launched QBB Rare CheesecakeSources

For the manufacture of chilled desserts.Sources

Established Kasaichi Factory for chilled dessert manufacturingSources

Established Kasaichi Factory for chilled dessertsSources

Rare cheesecakes, sliced cheese, Pockot cheese.Sources

Won gold medals for Rare Cheesecake, Sliced Cheese, and Pockot Cheese at the 24th Monde Selection held in MadridSources

Won gold medals for Rare Cheesecake, Sliced Cheese, and Pocot Cheese at the 24th Monde Selection held in MadridSources

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Developed and launched QBB Baked CheesecakeSources

Developed and launched QBB Baked CheesecakeSources

Signed an import and sales agreement for the company's chocolate products in Japan (ended in 2023).Sources

Signed an import and sales agreement for the company's chocolate products with Lindt & Sprüngli of Switzerland in JapanSources

Signed an import and sales agreement for the company's chocolate products with Lindt & Sprüngli of Switzerland (ended in 2023)Sources

To strengthen cheese production system.Sources

Strengthening cheese production system by acquiring Nagano Factory and starting operationSources

Acquired Nagano Factory to strengthen cheese production system and began operationsSources

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Celebrating 50th anniversarySources

Celebrated the 50th anniversary of foundingSources

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Obtained ISO9001 certificationSources

Obtained ISO 9001 certificationSources

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Obtained ISO14001 certificationSources

Obtained ISO 14001 certificationSources

To strengthen cheese production system.Sources

Established the 5th plant at Inami Factory to strengthen cheese production systemSources

Established the 5th plant at Inami Factory to strengthen cheese production systemSources

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Registered 'Baby Cheese Day (First Sunday of June)' as a commemorative daySources

Registered as a commemorative day for 'Baby Cheese Day (First Sunday of June)'Sources

Cooperation in the renewal of Kobe City Rokko Mountain Ranch Cheese Museum.Sources

Collaborated on the renewal of Kobe City Rokko Mountain Ranch Cheese Museum and opened as Rokko Mountain Q.B.B Cheese MuseumSources

Cooperated in the renewal of Kobe City Rokko Mountain Ranch Cheese Museum and opened as Rokko Mountain Q.B.B Cheese MuseumSources

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Listed on Osaka Securities Exchange First SectionSources

Listed on Osaka Securities Exchange First SectionSources

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Listed on Tokyo Stock Exchange First SectionSources

Listed on Tokyo Stock Exchange First SectionSources

Joint venture with Mitsubishi Corporation.Sources

Established a joint venture company with Mitsubishi Corporation in Indonesia, 'PT EMINA CHEESE INDONESIA'Sources

Established a joint venture with Mitsubishi Corporation in Indonesia, 'PT EMINA CHEESE INDONESIA'Sources

To strengthen cheese production system.Sources

Established Kobe Factory to strengthen cheese production systemSources

Established a new Kobe factory to strengthen cheese production systemSources

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Obtained FSSC22000 certification at Nagano FactorySources

Obtained FSSC22000 certification at Nagano FactorySources

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Obtained FSSC22000 certification at Kobe FactorySources

Obtained FSSC22000 certification at Kobe FactorySources

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Transitioned to Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime MarketSources

Transitioned to Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime MarketSources

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Established cheese sales company 'QBB VIETNAM COMPANY LIMITED' in VietnamSources

Established a cheese sales company in Vietnam, 'QBB VIETNAM COMPANY LIMITED'Sources

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Fully acquired Mitsuya Group HeadquartersSources

Established cheese manufacturing and sales company 'QBB ASIA COMPANY LIMITED' in VietnamSources

Fully acquired Mitsuya Group headquarters as a subsidiarySources

Established a cheese manufacturing and sales company in Vietnam, 'QBB ASIA COMPANY LIMITED'Sources

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News

14 ARTICLES

QBB × Izuzu Bakery Limited-Time Sale of NINPUPAN, a Bread for Pregnant WomenSources

QBB Co., Ltd. (QBB) is collaborating with the long-established Izuzu Bakery in Kobe to offer the NINPUPAN bread, designed for pregnant women, at a limited sale from November 3 to December 14 across all five stores. Additionally, with the support of the renowned Shinto shrine of Shōtō Jinja, known for its safe delivery prayers, QBB will distribute original stickers for its QBB Baby Cheese for Mom product.

New QBB Baby Cheese Commercial Featuring Sunshine Ikezaki ReleasedSources

QBB Baby Cheese has adopted the new concept ‘Your Everyday QBB’ and released a new commercial featuring Sunshine Ikezaki on its official website and YouTube on September 17, 2026. Three videos are available: the main commercial, a voice-only version, and a making-of feature. Ikezaki wears a custom costume and delivers an energetic performance.

CAPWATCH QBB Baby Cheese to Launch at Capsule Toy Locations NationwideSources

Rokko Butter Co., Ltd.'s QBB Baby Cheese is collaborating with Kitan Club's CAPWATCH in the CAPWATCH QBB Baby Cheese product, which will roll out at capsule toy locations nationwide from August 28, 2026. The band uses silicone material with four-color printing, combining vivid colors with a flexible, comfortable fit. It offers quality beyond what is expected of a capsule toy and functions fully as an analog watch.

Rokko Butter, Factory Tour and Mini Pizza Experience at QBB Process Cheese ParkSources

Rokko Butter will hold a factory tour and a mini pizza making experience using QBB Baby Cheese at QBB Process Cheese Park from August 5th to 7th.

Rokko Butter to Air New Commercial Featuring Keita Machida Starting April 18Sources

Rokko Butter Co., Ltd. will start broadcasting a new TV commercial for its popular QBB Cheese Dessert 6P nationwide from April 18, 2026, highlighting the product's deliciousness and placement in stores.

Rokko Butter Holds New Product Commemoration Event in YurakuchoSources

Rokko Butter will hold a sampling event on March 28, 2026, in Yurakucho to celebrate the release of their new product "QBB Cheese Dessert 6P Strawberry Shortcake," where attendees can enjoy a pairing with tea.

Rokko Butter and Cafe de Crié Morning Collaboration CampaignSources

Rokko Butter will launch a campaign to deliver health by distributing a new product, 'Oishiku Kenko Baby,' free of charge to morning users of Cafe de Crié from March 18, 2026.

Rokko Butter's Pregnant Women-Oriented BAR 'Ninpu Bar' Reopens After 1 Year and 9 MonthsSources

Rokko Butter, as part of a project responding to the voices of pregnant women and mothers, has reopened the limited-time 'Ninpu Bar' at a mocktail bar in Kobe, providing a special space where pregnant women can enjoy casually.

Rokko Butter, QBB Stick Cheese 65th Anniversary Limited Edition Package LaunchSources

Rokko Butter Co., Ltd. is launching a limited edition package of QBB Stick Cheese to celebrate its 65th anniversary in October 2025, and is implementing a project to make snack time fun for children.

Rokko Butter Receives the 55th Food Industry Technology Merit AwardSources

Rokko Butter Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce that it has received an award in the product and technology division, including items such as "Hito-kuchi Cheese Dessert Amaou® Strawberry".

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Public records

GOV
National Tax Agency basic information6140001011869
Source: National Tax Agency Corporate Number Publication Site, basic three itemsSources
Trade name
六甲バター株式会社
Trade name (kana)
ロッコウバター
Name in English
Corporation type
301
Address
〒651-0062 兵庫県神戸市中央区坂口通1丁目3番13号
Postal code
6510062
Prefecture code
28
City code
110
Address outside Japan
Prefecture in English
City in English
Address outside Japan in English
Corporate number assignment date
2015-10-05
Update date
2018-04-13
Change date
2015-10-05
Registry closure date
Reason for registry closure
Successor corporate number
Details of the change
Latest record
1
Excluded from search
0
Processing type
01
Correction type
1
Trade name image ID
Address image ID
Sequence number
4575927
METI gBizINFO6140001011869
Source: gBizINFO (Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry)Sources
Corporate number
6140001011869
Trade name
六甲バター株式会社
Trade name (kana)
ロッコウバター
Trade name (alphabet)
Registry closure date
Reason for registry closure
Registered address
兵庫県神戸市中央区坂口通1丁目3番13号
Postal code
6510062
Prefecture
兵庫県
Prefecture code
28
City or district
神戸市中央区
City code
110
Street address
坂口通1丁目3番13号
Organisation type
301
Processing type
01
Correction type
1
Status
Representative
代表取締役社長兼CEO  塚本 浩康
Capital
2843000000
Employees
767
Employees (male)
484
Employees (female)
283
Business summary
プロセスチーズの製造及び販売
Website URL
http://www.qbb.co.jp/
Year founded
Business category
E:製造業
Date established
Unified government qualification - grade
Unified government qualification - business items
Update date
2018-04-13
Key information
6140001011869
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