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Japan's No. 1 Tomato Company since 1899

Kagome Milestones

1899

Initial production – Kagome produces tomato sauce in Japan

1903

Our founder, Ichitaro Kanie begins cultivating tomatoes and other non-native vegetables in Japan

1983

Broke ground on Kagome USA
Kagome USA is established in Los Banos, California. It is Kagome’s first wholly owned subsidiary overseas

1989

Changed the brand mark to KAGOME
We developed a timeless brand that we’re still proud of today

2000

Established brand statement ‘True to Nature, the Flavor of Kagome’

2004

Kagome Australia joins the Kagome family

2010

United Genetics India started operations

2012

United Genetics India started operations

2018

HIT in Portugal becomes a subsidiary

Our History

Kagome (Japan) boasts more than 120 years’ experience in the tomato growing and processing industry. Kagome’s founder Ichitaro Kanie introduced tomato based products to Japan and understood the health benefits they brought with them. From these humble beginnings Kagome is now the largest primary producer of tomato based ingredients in Japan. Under Kagome’s ownership, Kagome Foods India is part of a global brand that embodies Quality, Innovation and Sustainability.

Appreciation

We are thankful for nature’s bounty and for human relationships. We respect natural ecosystems and value human sensibility.

 

Nature

Through nature’s bounty, we endeavor to create rich value that is ahead of the times and to contribute to consumers’ health and well-being.

 

Corporate Openness

We aim to be an open company that engages in fair and transparent corporate activities and respects each person’s individuality and abilities.