ABOUT US HISTORY

Established ~ 1970s

1952 March

Okazaki Jozo (Brewing) Co., Ltd. was established with a capital of 1.5 million yen for the manufacture of miso (soybean paste) in Okazaki (Aichi prefecture, Japan).

1964 September

The company name is changed to Okazaki Marusan Co., Ltd. Mixed miso has been released.

1970 February

JYUNSEI KOJI miso has been released.

1972 March

Company headquarters and plant relocated to the current address.

1980s ~ 1990s

1980 April

The construction of the soymilk plant at the headquarters has been completed.

1983 January

The company name was changed to MARUSAN-AI Co., Ltd. The capital has increased to 230 million yen.

1985 June

American Soy Products Inc. was established as a joint venture in the United States, and soymilk production was launched.

1992 July

Takumi Co., Ltd. was established ( Toyama prefecture, Japan )

1993 January

Beverage plants became a JAS( Japan Agricultural Standard ) -certified ( certified by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries of Japan. )

1993 April

Takumi Co., Ltd. relocated to the current address.

2000s ~ 2010s

2001 June

Listed on the Nagoya Stock Exchange ( 2nd section ). Capital increased to 562.14 million yen.

2001 September

Certified ISO9001:1994. ( soymilk products )

2002 February

Certified as an organic soymilk manufacturer under national organic program ( Organic JAS ).

2002 June

The construction of the soymilk plant with soy pulp processing facilities at the headquarters has been completed.

2002 September

Certified ISO9001:2000. ( non-alcoholic beverages products )

2003 December

Stocks purchase in Tamai-miso Co., Ltd. ( to make the company a subsidiary ).

2004 March

New soymilk plant in Gunma prefecture launched production.

2004 September

The scope of ISO9001:2000 expanded to include miso.

2005 March

Certified as 'Aichi Quality Companies.' ( The promotion of Aichi prefectual government for manufacturing companies in Aichi )

2005 September

The scope of ISO9001:2000 expanded to include Kanto plant.

2006 February

Capital increased to 865.44 million yen.

2006 September

The scope of ISO9001:2000 expanded to include Takumi Co., Ltd.

2006 October

The construction of the new logistics center has been completed.

2007 March

Marketing launched of the first reduced-calorie soymilk in the industry.

2007 September

The scope of ISO9001:2000 expanded to include all products.

2009 March

Marketing launched of 'Premium soymilk' using our premium soy beans 'Kinusayaka.'

2009 December

'Premium soymilk' get an award from a news paper publisher.

2010 March

Marketing launched of 'SOY YOGURT' ( fermented soymilk like yogurt, with lactic acid bacteria, non-dairy, cholesterol-free and sugar-free )

2010 September

Certified ISO9001:2008.

2012 March

Marusan.Ai ( Shanghai ) Co., LTD. Established. ( Shanghai, CHINA )

Marketing launched new soymilk package with screw cap for the first time in Japan.

2013 July

Conclude the exclusive license contract with Blue Diamond Growers.

2013 September

Marketing launched of the first Almond milk 'Almond Breeze' in Japan.

2014 June

Manufacturing technical guidance contract of soybean milk and licensing agreement are concluded with SAHACHOL FOOD SUPPLIES CO., LTD.

2015 December

Mr.ITO Akinori assumed office as Chairman of board of directors. Mr.WATANABE Kuniyasu assumed office as President.

2016 January

Established MARUSAN-AI TOTTORI Co., Ltd. ( Tottori prefecture, Japan )

2016 November

Certified FSSC22000 ( soymilk and Miso plants at Head office ).

2017 January

MARUSAN-AI ( THAILAND ) Co., Ltd. Established. ( Bangkok, Thailand )

2017 June

MARUSAN-AI TOTTORI Co., Ltd. Soymilk plant starts operation.

2017 July

Capital participation in Haining Yufeng Brewing Co., Ltd.

2018 June

Sold stocks of American Soy Products Inc. established as a joint venture in the United States.

2018 September

Certified FSSC22000 ( Kanto plant ).

2019 April

ALMOND MILK miso has been released.

2019 August

Certified FSSC22000 (Tamai-miso Co., Ltd.).

2019 November

Certified FSSC22000 (Marusanai-tottori Co., Ltd.).

2020s

2020 September

SOY SHREDDED CHEESE has been released.

2020 November

The construction of the Sakaizawa soymilk plant at Takumi Co., Ltd. has been completed.

2021 February

The construction of the 2nd logistics center has been completed.

2021 December

Mr.WATANABE Kuniyasu assumed office as Chairman of board of directors. Mr.SAKAI Nobuyoshi assumed office as President.

2022 March

70th anniversary of establishment.