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HISTORY

  • 1952 MarchOkazaki 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 SeptemberThe company name is changed to Okazaki Marusan Co., Ltd. Mixed miso has been released.
    1970 FebruaryJYUNSEI KOJI miso has been released.
    1972 MarchCompany headquarters and plant relocated to the current address.
    1980 AprilThe construction of the soymilk plant at the headquarters has been completed.
    1983 JanuaryThe company name was changed to MARUSAN-AI Co., Ltd. The capital has increased to 230 million yen.
    1985 JuneAmerican Soy Products Inc. was established as a joint venture in the United States, and soymilk production was launched.
    1992 JulyTakumi Co., Ltd. was established ( Toyama prefecture, Japan )
    1993 JanuaryBeverage plants became a JAS( Japan Agricultural Standard ) -certified ( certified by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries of Japan. )
    1993 AprilTakumi Co., Ltd. relocated to the current address.
    2001 JuneListed on the Nagoya Stock Exchange ( 2nd section ). Capital increased to 562.14 million yen.
    2001 SeptemberCertified ISO9001:1994. ( soymilk products )
    2002 FebruaryCertified as an organic soymilk manufacturer under national organic program ( Organic JAS ).
    2002 JuneThe construction of the soymilk plant with soy pulp processing facilities at the headquarters has been completed.
    2002 SeptemberCertified ISO9001:2000. ( non-alcoholic beverages products )
    2003 DecemberStocks purchase in Tamai-miso Co., Ltd. ( to make the company a subsidiary ).
    2004 MarchNew soymilk plant in Gunma prefecture launched production.
    2004 SeptemberThe scope of ISO9001:2000 expanded to include miso.
    2005 MarchCertified as 'Aichi Quality Companies.' ( The promotion of Aichi prefectual government for manufacturing companies in Aichi )
    2005 SeptemberThe scope of ISO9001:2000 expanded to include Kanto plant.
    2006 FebruaryCapital increased to 865.44 million yen.
    2006 SeptemberThe scope of ISO9001:2000 expanded to include Takumi Co., Ltd.
    2006 OctoberThe construction of the new logistics center has been completed.
    2007 MarchMarketing launched of the first reduced-calorie soymilk in the industry.
    2007 SeptemberThe scope of ISO9001:2000 expanded to include all products.
    2009 MarchMarketing launched of 'Premium soymilk' using our premium soy beans 'Kinusayaka.'
    2009 December'Premium soymilk' get an award from a news paper publisher.
    2010 MarchMarketing launched of 'SOY YOGURT' ( fermented soymilk like yogurt, with lactic acid bacteria, non-dairy, cholesterol-free and sugar-free )
    2010 SeptemberCertified 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 JulyConclude the exclusive license contract with Blue Diamond Growers.
    2013 SeptemberMarketing launched of the first Almond milk 'Almond Breeze' in Japan.
    2014 JuneManufacturing technical guidance contract of soybean milk and licensing agreement are concluded with SAHACHOL FOOD SUPPLIES CO., LTD.
    2015 DecemberMr.ITO Akinori assumed office as Chairman of board of directors. Mr.WATANABE Kuniyasu assumed office as President.
    2016 JanuaryEstablished MARUSAN-AI TOTTORI Co., Ltd. ( Tottori prefecture, Japan )
    2016 NovemberCertified FSSC22000 ( soymilk and Miso plants at Head office ).
    2017 JanuaryMARUSAN-AI ( THAILAND ) Co., Ltd. Established. ( Bangkok, Thailand )
    2017 JuneMARUSAN-AI TOTTORI Co., Ltd. Soymilk plant starts operation.
    2017 JulyCapital participation in Haining Yufeng Brewing Co., Ltd.
    2018 JuneSold stocks of American Soy Products Inc. established as a joint venture in the United States.
    2018 SeptemberCertified FSSC22000 ( Kanto plant ).
    2019 AprilALMOND MILK miso has been released.
    2019 AugustCertified FSSC22000 (Tamai-miso Co., Ltd.).
    2019 NovemberCertified FSSC22000 (Marusanai-tottori Co., Ltd.).
    2020 SeptemberSOY SHREDDED CHEESE has been released.
    2020 NovemberThe construction of the Sakaizawa soymilk plant at Takumi Co., Ltd. has been completed.
    2021 FebruaryThe construction of the 2nd logistics center has been completed.
    2021 DecemberMr.WATANABE Kuniyasu assumed office as Chairman of board of directors. Mr.SAKAI Nobuyoshi assumed office as President.
    2022 March70th anniversary of establishment.

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