Kato Seika Co., Ltd. | Candy / Supplements / Health FoodsOEM Manufacturing (Aichi)

About Kato Seika Co., Ltd. OEM Manufacturing

Founded in 1937, this Aichi Prefecture-based manufacturer has been dedicated exclusively to candy making. In 1977, the company pioneered the industry's first salt candy. Since 1995, it has handled OEM product development and manufacturing for major manufacturers, customizing products according to client specifications for flavor, ingredients, and taste profiles. Small-lot production is also available.

Business Activities of Kato Seika Co., Ltd.

• Kato Seika Co.
• Ltd. specializes in the manufacturing and sales of candies
• while also providing OEM product development and manufacturing services for major manufacturers
• as well as planning
• development
• and manufacturing of private label (PB) products.

Kato Seika Co., Ltd. Features & Strengths

• Over 80 years of expertise
• originator of salt candy
• extensive OEM track record with major companies

Kato Seika Co., Ltd. Manufacturing Information

Kato Seika Co., Ltd. Specialties

• Salt candy
• hard candy
• soft candy
• throat lozenges

Kato Seika Co., Ltd. Certifications & Equipment

• Candy production line
• molding equipment
• packaging equipment

Kato Seika Co., Ltd. Achievements

Locations of Kato Seika Co., Ltd.

Company History of Kato Seika Co., Ltd.

1. Founded in January 1937 by Daisaku Kato as Hinozuru Seika-sho
2. a sole proprietorship in Honzuka-cho
3. Nishi Ward
4. Nagoya
5. initially engaged in candy craftsmanship. Kato Seika Co.
6. Ltd. was established in April 1953. The company relocated its business office and factory to 60 Akagi-cho
7. Nishi Ward
8. Nagoya in 1965. In 1975
9. ahead of industry trends
10. it introduced standard containers for small candy shops and launched "Jumbo Cola" nationwide. The company developed and nationwide sales of "Shio-ame" (salt candy) in 1977
11. the industry's first of its kind. In 1983
12. it pioneered a technology to encapsulate effervescent powder within candies. In 1994
13. the company began development of sugar-free candies using palatinit
14. followed by commencement of OEM product development and manufacturing for major manufacturers in 1995. The head office relocated and consolidated to 60 Akagi-cho
15. Nishi Ward
16. Nagoya in 2002
17. with Atsushi Kato assuming the position of representative director. In 2012
18. the head office and factory relocated to 39 Oki-no-shima Kamiorisaki
19. Shichihō-cho
20. Ama City
21. Aichi Prefecture. An additional 1
22. 572 ㎡ of adjacent land was acquired in 2019. In 2021
23. the company issued an SDGs declaration. In 2023
24. a factory direct sales outlet was opened and the third factory and warehouse were expanded. In 2024
25. SBT certification was obtained
26. marking the beginning of decarbonization management initiatives.

Awards & Recognition of Kato Seika Co., Ltd.

2019: Aichi Prefecture Food Hygiene Association Food Excellence Facility Award (Aichi Prefectural Governor's Prize) / 2020: Aichi Prefecture HACCP Implementation Facility Certification / 2022: JFS-B Certification (Food Safety Management Association Domestic Standard) / 2024: SBT (Science Based Targets) Certification

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