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Yamamori Expands Its Horizons with the Acquisition of Fudo Shokubo

Yamamori Corporation, based in Kuwana City, Mie Prefecture, has announced the acquisition of Fudo Shokubo, located in Abiko City, Chiba Prefecture. The acquisition will be effective from June 30, 2025, and aims to significantly broaden the product lineup of the Yamamori Group, responding to evolving customer needs in the food industry.

Background of the Acquisition

Founded in 1889, Yamamori started as a soy sauce manufacturer. Over the decades, the company has expanded its offerings to include a wide range of products such as sauces, dressings, retort pouch foods, and beverages. The growth has been driven by a commitment to innovation and understanding market demands. Meanwhile, Fudo Shokubo has been specializing in high-value-added foods using local ingredients since its inception in 2006. The company has developed products that Yamamori does not currently manufacture, such as bottled foods and frozen goods, thereby filling a crucial gap in Yamamori's existing product range.

In the face of increasing customer expectations for quality and variety, the integration of Fudo Shokubo will allow Yamamori to offer a richer palette of products, meeting the diverse needs of consumers.

Product Range of Fudo Shokubo

Fudo Shokubo is dedicated to creating food products that are rooted in local traditions, focusing on ensuring that families can enjoy them safely. The company excels in producing "eating seasonings", particularly in the realm of bottled foods. Their offerings extend to various items including retort foods, frozen foods, liquid seasonings, and pickles. Some of their highlighted products include the "Ichiban Series" featuring mushroom and leek based seasonings and the popular "Sanpi Ryorin Series" supervised by renowned chef Masahiro Kasahara, which received accolades in various culinary competitions.

Notably, Fudo Shokubo has won several awards at the condiment championships hosted by the Japan Regional Revitalization Association, achieving the overall first place in 2023 with their mushroom seasoning and second place in 2022 with their leek seasoning.

Future Prospects

By leveraging Fudo Shokubo's product innovation and food processing technologies, Yamamori aims to tap into sales channels that it hasn't previously explored. Additionally, Fudo Shokubo's products will be promoted through Yamamori's established distribution networks, providing ample opportunity for sales expansion.

Yamamori also operates other companies within its group, including Ise Soy Sauce Honpo and Asia Foods, which are involved in food manufacturing and sales. The synergies created by interconnecting Fudo Shokubo’s initiatives with these subsidiaries will drive growth across the Yamamori Group’s overall operations.

Yamamori Group Overview

As of 2025, Yamamori’s group of companies comprises several entities focusing on diverse food products:

• - Ise Soy Sauce Honpo: Manufacturing and sales of soy sauces and retort pouch foods.
• - Central Pack: Production of retort pouch foods.
• - Wise Logistics System: General cargo transport and warehousing services.
• - Asia Foods: Food manufacturing, particularly seasonings.
• - Fudo Shokubo: Seal-packaged and frozen food production specialists.

In addition to its manufacturing companies, Yamamori operates a Thai restaurant called Siam Garden, consolidating the group’s presence in the food and beverages industry.

About Yamamori Corporation

Yamamori Corporation has a rich heritage, having been established in 1889. With a long-standing commitment to transformation and innovation, the company continuously adapts to the changing market landscape. Leveraging a vast repository of recipes and culinary expertise, Yamamori aims to create products that delight and promote health, capturing smiles through its creative offerings.

For more insights about Yamamori and Fudo Shokubo, visit the following websites: Yamamori and Fudo Shokubo.