Mitsubishi Chemical Food & Healthcare DepartmentQuality Policy
- Each of our employees values customer feedback and is committed to sincerely providing products, information, and services that ensure the satisfaction of both our customers and society.
- We prioritize ensuring quality and safety based on scientific evidence to earn the trust and peace of mind of our customers and society.
- We are dedicated to full compliance by adhering to all relevant laws, regulations, and social norms associated with our products, while responding accurately to customer requirements.
History
1970's
- 1973
- Established Ryoto Co., Ltd. with joint investment from Mitsubishi Chemical Industries Co.,Ltd. and Dai‐Nippon Sugar Co.,Ltd.
Started sales of food surfactants, sugar esters
- 1974
- Built a new sugar ester plant at Mitsubishi Chemical Industries Co.,Ltd.'s Yokkaichi factory
1980's
- 1982
- Established Mitsubishi-Chemical Foods Corporation
1990's
- 1990
- Started sales of erythritol
- 1994
- Renamed to Mitsubishi-Chemical Foods Corporation
- 1999
- Transferred and started sales of colorants, antioxidants, etc. from Tokyo Tanabe Co.,Ltd.
2000's
- 2000
- Built a new polyglycerol ester plant at Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation's Yokkaichi business site
- 2003
- Opened Shanghai resident business office
- 2004
- Acquired antibacterial and freshness preservative agent Wasauro™ business from Carex Corporation
- 2007
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Absorbed MFC Lifetech Co., Ltd. (formerly Sankyo Lifetech Co., Ltd.)
Acquired businesses such as spore-forming lactic acid bacteria Lacris™, enzyme agents, and nutritional enhancers
- 2009
- Started capital alliance with enzyme manufacturer HBI Enzymes Inc.
2010's
- 2012
- Established local subsidiary "Pinghu Linghua Foods Corporation" (100% subsidiary) for manufacturing and selling food formulations in Zhejiang Province, China
- 2016
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Acquired all shares of Eisai Food & Chemical Co., Ltd.
Started sales of vitamin E, shelf-life improvers, health food materials, and pharmaceutical raw materials
- 2017
- Renamed to Mitsubishi Chemical Foods Corporation and absorbed Eisai Food & Chemical Co., Ltd.
2020's
- 2020
- Absorbed Japan Synthetic Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. and acquired sodium acetate business and Goshenol EG business
- 2021
- Started Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation's Food & Healthcare business (absorbed Mitsubishi Chemical Foods Corporation)
- 2022
- Opened Shanghai Food Park (food TS lab)
- 2024
- A new sugar ester production plant has been constructed at the Kyushu-Fukuoka Plant of Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, enhancing our manufacturing capacity and establishing a robust BCP (Business Continuity Plan).
Main Products
Business Domains
Our business spans a broad range of sectors, with a core focus on processed foods and beverages, and extends into the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries.
The listed examples are for illustrative purposes only. For other potential applications, please feel free to contact us.
Beverages
- Coffee
- Dairy drinks
- Tea-based drinks
- Soft drinks
- Alcoholic beverages
Processed Foods
- Cakes and confectionery
- Baked goods and snacks
- Retort foods (e.g., curry roux)
- Instant foods (e.g., instant noodles)
Ready-to-eat Foods
- Rice balls, bento, noodles
- Prepared foods, fried foods
- Frozen foods
- Sweets
Oils and Fats
- Processed oils and fats (e.g., margarine)
- Dairy products and cream
- Chocolate
- Oil-based seasonings and sauces
Non-food
- Pharmaceuticals, quasi-drugs (e.g., toothpaste, mouthwash)
- Cosmetics
- Supplements
- Industrial applications
