Established ~ 1970s
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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). |
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1964 September |
The company name is changed to Okazaki Marusan Co., Ltd. Mixed miso has been released. |
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1970 February |
JYUNSEI KOJI miso has been released. |
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1972 March |
Company headquarters and plant relocated to the current address. |
1980s ~ 1990s
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1980 April |
The construction of the soymilk plant at the headquarters has been completed. |
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1983 January |
The company name was changed to MARUSAN-AI Co., Ltd. The capital has increased to 230 million yen. |
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1985 June |
American Soy Products Inc. was established as a joint venture in the United States, and soymilk production was launched. |
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1992 July |
Takumi Co., Ltd. was established ( Toyama prefecture, Japan ) |
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1993 January |
Beverage plants became a JAS( Japan Agricultural Standard ) -certified ( certified by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries of Japan. ) |
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1993 April |
Takumi Co., Ltd. relocated to the current address. |
2000s ~ 2010s
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2001 June |
Listed on the Nagoya Stock Exchange ( 2nd section ). Capital increased to 562.14 million yen. |
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2001 September |
Certified ISO9001:1994. ( soymilk products ) |
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2002 February |
Certified as an organic soymilk manufacturer under national organic program ( Organic JAS ). |
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2002 June |
The construction of the soymilk plant with soy pulp processing facilities at the headquarters has been completed. |
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2002 September |
Certified ISO9001:2000. ( non-alcoholic beverages products ) |
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2003 December |
Stocks purchase in Tamai-miso Co., Ltd. ( to make the company a subsidiary ). |
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2004 March |
New soymilk plant in Gunma prefecture launched production. |
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2004 September |
The scope of ISO9001:2000 expanded to include miso. |
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2005 March |
Certified as 'Aichi Quality Companies.' ( The promotion of Aichi prefectual government for manufacturing companies in Aichi ) |
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2005 September |
The scope of ISO9001:2000 expanded to include Kanto plant. |
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2006 February |
Capital increased to 865.44 million yen. |
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2006 September |
The scope of ISO9001:2000 expanded to include Takumi Co., Ltd. |
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2006 October |
The construction of the new logistics center has been completed. |
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2007 March |
Marketing launched of the first reduced-calorie soymilk in the industry. |
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2007 September |
The scope of ISO9001:2000 expanded to include all products. |
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2009 March |
Marketing launched of 'Premium soymilk' using our premium soy beans 'Kinusayaka.' |
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2009 December |
'Premium soymilk' get an award from a news paper publisher. |
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2010 March |
Marketing launched of 'SOY YOGURT' ( fermented soymilk like yogurt, with lactic acid bacteria, non-dairy, cholesterol-free and sugar-free ) |
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2010 September |
Certified ISO9001:2008. |
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2012 March |
Marusan.Ai ( Shanghai ) Co., LTD. Established. ( Shanghai, CHINA ) |
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Marketing launched new soymilk package with screw cap for the first time in Japan. |
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2013 July |
Conclude the exclusive license contract with Blue Diamond Growers. |
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2013 September |
Marketing launched of the first Almond milk 'Almond Breeze' in Japan. |
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2014 June |
Manufacturing technical guidance contract of soybean milk and licensing agreement are concluded with SAHACHOL FOOD SUPPLIES CO., LTD. |
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2015 December |
Mr.ITO Akinori assumed office as Chairman of board of directors. Mr.WATANABE Kuniyasu assumed office as President. |
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2016 January |
Established MARUSAN-AI TOTTORI Co., Ltd. ( Tottori prefecture, Japan ) |
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2016 November |
Certified FSSC22000 ( soymilk and Miso plants at Head office ). |
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2017 January |
MARUSAN-AI ( THAILAND ) Co., Ltd. Established. ( Bangkok, Thailand ) |
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2017 June |
MARUSAN-AI TOTTORI Co., Ltd. Soymilk plant starts operation. |
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2017 July |
Capital participation in Haining Yufeng Brewing Co., Ltd. |
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2018 June |
Sold stocks of American Soy Products Inc. established as a joint venture in the United States. |
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2018 September |
Certified FSSC22000 ( Kanto plant ). |
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2019 April |
ALMOND MILK miso has been released. |
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2019 August |
Certified FSSC22000 (Tamai-miso Co., Ltd.). |
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2019 November |
Certified FSSC22000 (Marusanai-tottori Co., Ltd.). |
2020s
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2020 September |
SOY SHREDDED CHEESE has been released. |
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2020 November |
The construction of the Sakaizawa soymilk plant at Takumi Co., Ltd. has been completed. |
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2021 February |
The construction of the 2nd logistics center has been completed. |
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2021 December |
Mr.WATANABE Kuniyasu assumed office as Chairman of board of directors. Mr.SAKAI Nobuyoshi assumed office as President. |
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2022 March |
70th anniversary of establishment. |