History
1917 |
![]() Noda Shoyu Co. Ltd. (forerunner to Kikkoman) established in Noda through merger of eight family companies |
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1931 |
![]() Kansai plant (now the Takasago Factory) completed near Osaka, Japan |
1939 |
![]() ![]() Goyogura is built in Noda to preserve traditional techniques and continue production of soy sauce for Imperial Household |
1940 | "Kikkoman" adapted as single brand name nationwide |
1949 |
![]() Export of soy sauce, which ceased due to war, resumed |
1957 |
![]() ![]() Kikkoman International Inc. established in San Francisco for sales and marketing |
1962 |
![]() Katsunuma Yoshu Co., Ltd.(now Manns Wine Co., Ltd.) established in Japan |
1968 |
![]() Partnered with Leslie Salt Company in the U.S. to start local bottling of soy sauce and manufacturing teriyaki sauce |
1969 | Kikkoman invests in Japan Food Corporation, a trading company and predecessor to JFC International Inc., in San Francisco |