Corporate Profile / History

Company Information
Company Name ITOCHU Food Sales and Marketing Co., Ltd.
Tokyo Headquarters Shin-Aoyama Bldg. West Tower 21F, 1-1, Minami-Aoyama 1-chome,
Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0062, Japan
TEL: +81(3)5771-7266, FAX: +81(3)5414-5367
President Syuji Oe
Founded January 22, 1973
Capital 400 million yen
Stock Holder ITOCHU Corporation (100%)
Annual Sales 265,789 million yen
Main Business Import and sales of sugar, flours, oil, rice, confectionery materials, beverage materials, and other raw food materials.
Consulting services for rice milling and cooking processing technology.
Number of Employees 279
Directors and
Executive Officers
  • PresidentSyuji Oe
  • DirectorKatsunori Sato
  • DirectorToshiya Amano
  • DirectorYoshizumi Hirono
  • Director

    (Non-Executive)    Yoshihiro Tachikawa
  • Director

    (Non-Executive)    Shinsuke Yamanishi
  • Director

    (Non-Executive)    Yutaka Ogawa
  • Executive OfficerKenmei Yamanaka
  • Executive OfficerTaketoshi Ito
  • Executive OfficerHirotaka Sato
  • Corporate AuditorYuji Kagaya
  • Corporate Auditor
    (Non-Executive)    Junichiro Iida
  • Corporate Auditor
    (Non-Executive)    Ryuta Seike
History
  • January 22, 1973Itochu Sugar Sales Co., Ltd. established
  • July 27, 1990Komekyu (Itochu Rice Co., Ltd.) established
  • Octcober 1, 2001Company renamed Itochu Food Co., Ltd.
  • October 1, 2011Merges with Itochu Rice Co.,Ltd.
    The Company renamed
    ITOCHU Food Sales and Marketing Co., Ltd.

Subsidiaries

OSAKA DAIICHI SHOKURYO CO, LTD

In March 2015, we became a proud member of the ITOCHU Group, representing a renowned rice wholesaler in the Kansai region. Our “Tawara Mark” brand has gained widespread recognition among consumers, particularly in major retail stores.
As people increasingly prioritize food safety and security, we are dedicated to delivering even safer and more reliable products through rigorous quality control. Moving forward, we will strive to expand our operations, focusing on the Kansai region, in collaboration with ITOCHU Food Sales and Marketing Co., Ltd.

Takaragen Co., Ltd.

Takaragen founded in 1971, it has been a manufacturer primarily focused on the production and sale of formulations, primarily carrageenan and other polysaccharide thickener.
Leveraging its formulation design capabilities cultivated over many years and its in-house manufacturing system, we provides products that contribute to adding value to food products by improving texture, stabilizing quality, and extending shelf life.
We also flexibly responds to the development of custom formulations tailored to each customer's needs and challenges, and has a proven track record in a wide range of fields, including confectionery and bread, desserts, seasonings, and nursing care and health foods.
Going forward, the company will further strengthen its development and proposal capabilities in the functional ingredients field by collaborating with the knowledge and network of the ITOCHU Food Group.

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