Times-honored Flavor
and Taste of Futurefrom Kagoshima

MARUMOSpreading the wonderful
Japanese dashi culture to thefuture and the worldSince our establishment in 1928, we have been
engaged in the production of Katsuobushi inKagoshima, the largest producing area ofKatsuobushi in Japan.
It was in 1928 that my grandfather started manufacturing Katsuobushi (Themeaning is smoked and dried bonito) in Makurazaki, a town famous for its
Katsuobushi. In more than 90 years since then, we have inherited his skillsand spirit, and have continued to carefully produce Katsuobushi by sticking
to integrated production at our own factory.
In recent years, as people's awareness of health has been increasing, Katsuobushi has been attracting attention as one of the fermented foods that Japanis proud of, and we believe that Katsuobushi fills an important role. From
now on, we would like to develop new products based on the technology ofmaking Katsuobushi and propose new food scenes.
In addition, Japanese food is highly evaluated overseas, and the needs for
Katsuobushi are increasing. In 2015, we invested in an Indonesian company
which we had a cooperative relationship and established PT. NICHINDOMANADO SUISAN as a joint venture. Indonesia, which is close to thebonito fishing grounds, also supplies high-quality Katsuobushi to the world.

President and CEO

Tametsugu Oshige

We will continue to pass on the excellence and taste of authentic Katsuobushi
as a traditional ingredient to future generations, while at the same time
actively working to propose new tastes and improve the quality of Japanesefood around the world.
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Our commitment tointegrated production

Integrated production fromraw material purchasing tofinal products
In Kagoshima, Japan's largest producing area of Katsuobushi, we carefully selectraw materials and carry out integrated production from the production of Katsuobushi to Katsuobushi flakes at our own factory. From raw bonito to the final products, we carefully and responsibly manufacture and deliver safe, reliable, and delicious Katsuobushi and Katsuobushi flakes to our customers.

2Products forhome use

We offer a wide variety of products that allow everyone to enjoy
authentic taste and flavor on your daily table.

Katsuobushi flakesDashi bag

Katsuobushi
and others

Ajitatejozu Hana Kezuri（Large flakes）/
Ajitatejozu Soft Kezuri（small flakes）

Homerare Kaori Dashi（Tea bag style Dashi）

Sharpener &Fermented Katsuobushi

Products for We have a wide variety of products that can be used for various
business use purposes, such as Udon, Soba, and fine cuisine.
Katsuobushi flakes

Katsuobushi

Dashi bag

Hana Katsuo（Large flakes）

Fermented Katsuobushi

Gyomuyo Dashi bag（Tea bag style Dashi）

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Domestic Factories

Kagoshima Factory

Makurazaki Factory

Makurazaki Factory
Katsuobushi manufacturing

We manufacture Katsuobushi andKatsuobushi flakes at specialized
factories, each of which has
acquired HACCP certification andis committed to producing safeand reliable products under strict
hygiene management based on
global standards.

Kagoshima Factory

Katsuobushi flakes and other processed foods manufacturing

Indonesia Factory
PT. NICHINDOMANADO SUISAN(Joint venture)
The Indonesian factory(PT. NICHINDO MANADO SUISAN)
has acquired HALAL certification inaddition to HACCP certification. We
provide high quolity products thatare the same level as those made injapan.

4History of Marumo
About the founder,Morizo Oshige
Morizo Oshige, the founder of Marumo Corporation, was born in 1902 as the third son of a farmer in
Hioki Village (present-day Hioki City),
Kagoshima Prefecture.

Although it started out as a small factory, by around
1935, more than 100 people were working at thefactory. Before and after the World War II, he owned
a fishing ship and aspired to realize integrated
production from bonito fishing to Katsuobushi manufacturing.

After graduating from senior elementary school, hewent to work as an apprentice service at a Katsuobushi wholesaler in Kinsei-cho, Kagoshima City. He
became a manager but was more interested in manufacturing. At the age of 25 (1928), he started his own
business in Makurazaki City, which was the beginning of Marumo.

Morizo was very strict about his business, and while
he was steadily saving money, he was a person who
didn't hesitate using as much money as he needed for
employees and for his work. He had six sons and two
daughters, and after the World War II, he and hissons diversified into the bonito fishery, ice making,freezing and aquaculture, and Katsuobushi businesses, laying the foundation for the present Marumo.

History
1928

The Katsuobushi manufacturing business「Oshige Morizo Shoten」was established inMakurazaki City.

2011

Launched [Homerare Kaori Dashi].
Start to produce all-purpose soup stock packs.

1962

Company name changed to「Marumo Suisan Co」.

2015

Invested in PT. NICHINDO MANADOSUISAN in Indonesia and established a jointventure. Started overseas sales in earnest.

1972

A new Katsuobushi flakes packing factory is built inNanei, Kagoshima City.
Began production of Katsuobushi flakes.

2016

Makurazaki Factory acquired HACCP
certification for its Katsuobushi manufacturingprocess.

1981

Moved Katsuobushi flakes factory to
Taniyama-ko, Kagoshima City.

2017

1982

Company name changed to「Marumo Co., Ltd.」.

Kagoshima Factory acquired HACCP
certification for its Katsuobushi flakes anddashi bags.

2002

Launched [Ajitatejozu series], featuring
integrated production.

2018

Kagoshima Factory acquired a meat productmanufacturing license.

2019

Released [Ajitsuki Toribushi(Chicken flakes)]and [Homerare Kaori Dashi (Chicken flavor)]
using smoked and dried chicken.

5Company ProfileCompany name

Marumo Co., Ltd.

Head office〒891-0131
2-1-4 Taniyama-ko, Kagoshima-shi, Kagoshima, Japan
TEL: +81-99-262-0921 FAX: +81-99-262-1338
Office hours: AM9:00-PM5:00 (except Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays)
E-Mail: info@kk-marumo.co.jp

Representative

Tametsugu Oshige, President and CEO

Establishment

1928

Capital88 million yen

Business

Manufacture and sale of processed foods, mainly Katsuobushi and
Katsuobushi flakes

Products

Katsuobushi, other dried fishes, various types of dashi ingredients,
dashi bag, sprinkle, other prepared food products, Katsuobushi sharpeners,etc.

Offices / Factories /Affiliated Companies

Tokyo Office
1st Floor, Akabane Takano Building, 2-28-7 Akabane, Kita-ku, Tokyo
TEL: +81-3-5939-9200
FAX: +81-3-5939-9201
Osaka OfficeLontano 1-1F, 3-23-11 Koshienguchi, Nishinomiya-shi, Hyogo
TEL: +81-798-66-6400
FAX: +81-798-66-6500
Kagoshima Office2-1-4 Taniyama-ko, Kagoshima-shi, Kagoshima
TEL: +81-99-262-0925
FAX: +81-99-262-0557
Kagoshima Factory
2-1-4 Taniyama-ko, Kagoshima-shi, Kagoshima
TEL: +81-99-201-3176
FAX: +81-99-201-3177
Makurazaki Factory
35, Izumi-cho, Makurazaki-shi, Kagoshima
TEL: +81-993-72-1325
FAX: +81-993-73-1626
PT. NICHINDO MANADO SUISAN (Joint venture)
Jl.Trans Sulawesi Km. 52. Pondang Lingk.VII, Amurang,
Sulawesi Utara-Indonesia
TEL / FAX:+62(430)21972
E-MAIL: info@nichindo.com

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