Nichiken Food Co., Ltd. | Seasonings / Dashi / Soup StockOEM Manufacturing (Shizuoka)

About Nichiken Food Co., Ltd. OEM Manufacturing

A B2B natural seasoning manufacturer with 60 years of founding history. Manufactures natural seasonings across five categories: seafood-based, meat-based, vegetable-based, fruit sweetness-based, and fermented seasoning systems, as well as powdered tea and functional food products. Utilizes extraction, concentration, drying, and blending technologies to handle everything from essence and powdered seasonings to OEM product commercialization. Operates 3 domestic bases and 5 overseas bases.

Business Activities of Nichiken Food Co., Ltd.

• Nikkenfood Co.
• Ltd. specializes in the development
• manufacturing
• and sales of natural seasonings derived from livestock
• seafood
• and agricultural products
• powdered beverages centered on instant tea
• and functional materials utilizing subcritical water extraction technology.

Nichiken Food Co., Ltd. Features & Strengths

• 60 years specializing in natural seasonings
• 3 domestic and 5 overseas sites
• Diverse processing formats

Nichiken Food Co., Ltd. Specialties

• Natural seasonings
• Powder dashi
• Extracts
• Powder tea

Nichiken Food Co., Ltd. Certifications & Equipment

• Extraction
• concentration
• drying and blending equipment

Locations of Nichiken Food Co., Ltd.

Company History of Nichiken Food Co., Ltd.

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  Founded in 1964 with capital of 2 million yen in Sonenosaki-shinchi, Kita Ward, Osaka, Nikkenfood expanded with the commencement of the Osaka Factory in 1969 and relocated its headquarters to Nishi-nakajima, Yodogawa Ward, Osaka in 1973. The first phase of the Shizuoka Factory was completed in 1976, followed by the establishment of the current headquarters in Haruoka, Fukui City, Shizuoka Prefecture in March 1982. The third phase of the Shizuoka Factory was completed in 1984, establishing the headquarters-factory structure. The Food Future Research Institute was completed in 1987, and the Headquarters Tea Factory in 1995. International expansion began with the establishment of Taiwan Nikkenfood Co., Ltd. and Shanghai Nikkenfood Co., Ltd. in 1996, followed by Thai Nikkenfood Enterprise in 2005 and Nikkenfood USA in 2007. ISO14001 certification was obtained in 2008. In 2011, the Headquarters Extract New Factory was completed and ISO22000/FSSC22000 certifications were acquired, alongside the establishment of Thai Nikkenfood. The Headquarters Tea New Factory and Thai Nikkenfood Factory were completed in 2012. Full-scale production using continuous subcritical water extraction equipment commenced in 2017. A vacuum drum dryer was introduced and organic JAS certification was obtained in 2023. The company marked its 60th anniversary in 2024.

Awards & Recognition of Nichiken Food Co., Ltd.

• Chairman's Award from the Japan Green Promotion Council / Certified Health Management Outstanding Organization / EcoVadis Bronze Medal / Director's Award from the Kanto Bureau of Economy
• Trade and Industry / Shizuoka Prefectural Governor's Commendation / ISO14001 (2008)
• ISO22000・FSSC22000 (2011)
• Organic JAS (2023)

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