OUR MISSION

MESSAGES

Message from the Chairman & Founder

Nihon Shokken was founded on October 1, 1971, when I was 31 years old, together with six colleagues in Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture. Since then, through many experiences and challenges, we have grown significantly into a company that offers a wide range of food-related products, with a core focus on sauces and powdered blended seasonings.

Today, the Nihon Shokken Group consists of 16 companies, with total annual sales reaching 150 billion yen and nearly 5,000 employees. We have established sales offices in every prefecture of Japan, and internationally, we operate five local subsidiaries, five factories, and more than 30 sales locations (branches and offices). We are proud to have grown into a global food company, even if on a modest scale.

This growth would not have been possible without the long-standing support of our valued customers and suppliers, as well as the dedication of our employees who have worked alongside us since the beginning. I offer my heartfelt gratitude to all of you.

As "composers of fine flavor," we will continue striving to deliver delicious, healthy food and to contribute to the global food culture. Our goal is to become a company that endures for generations. We would like to express our sincere appreciation for your continued support.

CEO, Nihon Shokken Group (16 companies)
Chairman, Nihon Shokken Holdings Co., Ltd.

Kazuhiko Ozawa

Message from the President

Since our founding, Nihon Shokken has achieved exceptional growth, thanks to the support of many people. I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to everyone who has helped us along the way.

Our next major goal is to reach 300 billion yen in group revenue—approximately double our current scale. To accomplish this, we are more committed than ever to becoming an essential and irreplaceable partner to our customers.

We possess top-tier development and manufacturing capabilities not only in Japan but around the world. Our product offerings span from blended seasonings to processed foods, raw materials, and packaging supplies. These are all delivered through our integrated “manufacturing and sales model,” which encompasses planning, production, and distribution under one roof.

This all-in-one approach is our greatest strength. By challenging industry norms and pushing boundaries, we aim to make the world more delicious—this is our mission.

Our business exists to bring happiness to everyone we work with—our customers, suppliers, employees, and communities. To that end, we will continue to value meaningful work, the spirit of partnership we’ve maintained since our founding, and the strong ties we’ve built with local communities. These principles will remain at the heart of everything we do as we pursue our ideal future.

We deeply appreciate your continued support and loyalty.

President, Nihon Shokken Holdings Co., Ltd.

Tetsuya Ozawa