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In July 1948 (Showa 23), to conduct the first domestic operation of processing corn by the wet method, Japan Grain Chemical Co., Ltd. (capital 10 million yen) was established, with its headquarters in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, and a factory in Handa City, Aichi Prefecture.
Established: July 1948 (Showa 23).
Established Nippon Gokusan Chemical Co., Ltd. (capital 10 million yen), headquartered in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, with a factory in Handa City, Aichi Prefecture.
Establishment
In May 1949 (Showa 24), the company name was changed to Nippon Food Chemical Co., Ltd.
Renamed the company to Nippon Food Chemical Co., Ltd.
In March 1950 (Showa 25), operations at the Handa factory (Handa City, Aichi Prefecture) commenced.
Commenced operations at the Handa factory (Handa City, Aichi Prefecture).
In January 1951 (Showa 26), the Nagoya branch (now Nagoya Sales Office) was established.
Opened the Nagoya branch (now Nagoya Sales Office).
In June 1952 (Showa 27), the Osaka branch (now Osaka Sales Office) was established.
Opened the Osaka branch (now Osaka Sales Office).
In July 1961 (Showa 36), a sales agency agreement was signed with Mitsubishi Corporation.
Signed a general sales agency agreement with Mitsubishi Corporation.
In October 1961 (Showa 36), shares were listed on the second section of the Tokyo and Nagoya Stock Exchanges.
Listed shares on the Second Section of the Tokyo and Nagoya Stock Exchanges.
In March 1965 (Showa 40), the Fuji factory was newly established in Fuji City, Shizuoka Prefecture.
Established a Fuji plant in Fuji City, Shizuoka Prefecture.
In June 1972 (Showa 47), all operations of Matsutani Sugaring Co., Ltd. were acquired, entering the sugaring product division.
Acquired all sales of Matsutani Sugaring Co., Ltd. and entered the sugaring product division.
In July 1982 (Showa 57), the company entered the fine chemicals division.
Entered the fine chemicals division.
In September 1987 (Showa 62), a joint venture, Asia Modified Starch Co., Ltd. (AMSCO), was established in Thailand with Mitsubishi Corporation.
Established a joint venture, Asia Modified Starch Co., Ltd. (AMSCO), with Mitsubishi Corporation in Thailand.
In April 1989 (Heisei 1), the Mizukami factory was newly established in Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture.
Established a Mizushima plant in Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture.
In April 1994 (Heisei 6), corn starch manufacturing equipment was newly installed at the Mizukami factory.
Established corn starch manufacturing equipment at Mizushima Factory
In September 1994 (Heisei 6), operations at the Handa factory were suspended.
Suspended operations at Handa Factory
In July 1996 (Heisei 8), the headquarters were relocated to Shibuya-ku, Tokyo.
Moved headquarters to Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
In August 2002 (Heisei 14), a business alliance agreement was signed with Sanmatsu Industrial Co., Ltd. and Sanwa Starch Industrial Co., Ltd.
Signed a business partnership agreement with Sanmatsu Industrial Co., Ltd. and Sanwa Starch Industrial Co., Ltd.
In February 2003 (Heisei 15), the listing of shares on the Nagoya Stock Exchange was discontinued.
Dissolved listing on the Nagoya Stock Exchange
Obtained ISO 14001 certification
In May 2004 (Heisei 16), the Kyushu office was opened in Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture.
Opened a Kyushu office in Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
In June 2007 (Heisei 19), Mitsubishi Corporation became the parent company through a public tender offer.
Mitsubishi Corporation became our parent company through a public tender offer
January 2008 (Heisei 20) signed a business partnership agreement with Kato Chemical Co., Ltd.
Signed a business partnership agreement with Kato Chemical Co., Ltd.
June 2010 (Heisei 22) moved headquarters to Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo.
Moved headquarters to Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
January 2012 (Heisei 24) obtained FSSC 22000 certification.
Obtained FSSC 22000 certification
July 2012 (Heisei 24) closed the Kyushu office and opened the Kyushu branch (now Fukuoka Sales Office).
Closed the Kyushu office and opened the Kyushu branch (now Fukuoka Sales Office)
April 2020 (Reiwa 2) relocated corporate functions to Fuji City, Shizuoka Prefecture, establishing Fuji headquarters and transitioning to a dual headquarters system in Tokyo and Fuji.
Transferred corporate functions to Fuji City, Shizuoka Prefecture, establishing Fuji headquarters and transitioning to a dual headquarters system in Tokyo and Fuji
April 2022 (Reiwa 4) moved from the Tokyo Stock Exchange's Second Section to the Standard Market following a review of market classifications.
Moved from the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange to the Standard Market due to a review of market classifications
April 2025 (Reiwa 7) merged the Nagoya Sales Office into the Osaka Sales Office.
Integrated the Nagoya Sales Office into the Osaka Sales Office
On November 12, 2026, as part of Chiyoda Ward's environmental beautification activities, 30 employees of our company conducted a litter pickup around the Tokyo headquarters during the "Chiyoda Ward One-Day Clean-Up Day." We intend to continue fostering connections with the community through ongoing environmental conservation efforts.
Japan Food Chemical Co. will sponsor the 'WINTER CUP 2026 SHIZUOKA ROUND Support Special Project' on SATV Shizuoka Asahi TV. This project aims to support high school students participating in the 79th National High School Basketball Championship (WINTER CUP 2026 Shizuoka Prefecture Qualifiers). Through sponsorship, we support educational institutions and high school students' activities, and will continue to engage in activities that strengthen ties with the community from our business locations.
Nippon Food Chemical Co., Ltd. will sponsor KSB Setouchi Sea Broadcasting's 'ROAD TO WINTER CUP 2026 OKAYAMA ROUND Support Project'. Through this initiative, we will support the activities of high school students and educational institutions participating in the Winter Cup 2026 Okayama Prefecture Qualifying, and continue activities that contribute to community connections.
On October 19, Masahiro Takada, Executive Officer in charge of research and Director of the Research Institute, lectured at the "Doctoral Career Innovation Seminar" held at Shizuoka University. He introduced the process of commercializing research results and the expected role of PhD talent, incorporating examples of the company's own research and development cases. After the lecture, a Q&A session with students was held.
Nippon Food Chemical Co., Ltd. will sponsor the 'National Factory Night View Summit in Fuji' held in Fuji City on November 14, and will exhibit a corporate booth at the venue. Additionally, the chimneys at the Fuji plant will be illuminated, and in the evening of the summit day, we plan to participate in a night view tour around factories in the city.
Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co., Ltd. promotes fair recruitment and has established a consultation desk for concerns about harassment. Multiple employees attend interviews and information sessions, with care taken to protect applicants’ privacy.
Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co., Ltd. will exhibit at the Shizuoka International Cellulose Circular Economy Expo at Fujisan Messe in Fuji City on October 22 and 23, 2026. Its booth will introduce Starcross, an environmentally conscious resin material containing starch, including its suitability for food-contact materials and its increased strength when combined with cellulose. Molded samples and promotional items will be available, along with product demonstrations and information.
Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co., Ltd. will exhibit at Food Development Expo 2026 at Tokyo Big Sight from September 10 to 16, 2026. Under the theme of making foods tasty, easy to eat and healthy through ingredients that support lasting habits, it will show applications for its new Megalolink product and Fit Fiber dietary fiber ingredient. Its booth is No. 1-063 in West Hall 1, and it will also give an exhibitor presentation.
Our Mizushima Plant was featured in ‘Okayama Jobs Book,’ published by OHK Okayama Broadcasting. The book is a supplementary learning resource for fifth-grade students and will be distributed to elementary schools and libraries in the prefecture through the Okayama Prefectural Board of Education. We introduced the work of food manufacturing operators and related occupations to help students consider future career options.
On September 1, 2026, two researchers from Nippon Food Chemical Co., Ltd. gave a career talk to sixth-grade students at a public elementary school in Fuji City. The talk was part of career education during the integrated studies period and introduced the appeal, duties, rewards, and challenges of research work. It gave students a chance to learn about the fulfillment and enjoyment of manufacturing and research and development. The company plans to continue collaborating with educational institutions.