Starch sugar manufacturer headquartered in Chita City, Aichi Prefecture. Japan's leading supplier of pharmaceutical-grade glucose (Japanese Pharmacopoeia). Over 30 years of OEM contract fermentation experience with beneficial microorganisms including lactic acid bacteria. Capable of fermenting lactic acid bacteria and bifidobacteria from culture through powder formulation and starter production. Flexible capacity from small-batch fermentation at 10L units to large-scale production. Part of the Showa Sangyo Group.