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DM Mitsui Sugar and Taisho Technos Join Forces

On May 11, 2026, DM Mitsui Sugar Co., located in Minato, Tokyo, signed a business transfer agreement with its fully-owned subsidiary, Taisho Technos Co., also based in Tokyo. This agreement pertains to a portion of DM Mitsui's functional products business and is aimed at enhancing their operational capabilities and market offerings.

DM Mitsui Sugar, renowned for its popular sugar products associated with the spoon and flower symbols, seeks to leverage its extensive experience in development, manufacturing, and quality control alongside Taisho Technos' specialized technical sales expertise and broad distribution network. Together, they plan to build a robust system that will provide higher value products and services to their customers.

Overview of the Business Transfer

• - Effective Date: October 1, 2026
• - Transferring Company: DM Mitsui Sugar Co.
• - Receiving Company: Taisho Technos Co.
• - Target Business: A portion of the functional products business.

Products Included in the Transfer:

1. Palatinose and Palatinit:
- All operations including import, manufacturing, quality assurance, and sales will be transferred to Taisho Technos.
2. Sugar Cane Extracts:
- All aspects related to sales, excluding manufacturing and quality assurance, will be managed by Taisho Technos.

Company Profiles

DM Mitsui Sugar Co., Ltd.

• - Company Name: DM Mitsui Sugar Co., Ltd.
• - Location: 5-26-16 Shiba, Minato, Tokyo, Mita S-Garden
• - Executive: President & CEO, Taku Morimoto
• - Established: September 4, 1947
• - Business: Engaged in the manufacturing and sale of refined sugar, sugar-related products, functional foods, and real estate activities.
• - Website: MD Mitsui Sugar

Taisho Technos Co., Ltd.

• - Company Name: Taisho Technos Co., Ltd.
• - Location: 5-26-16 Shiba, Minato, Tokyo, Mita S-Garden
• - Executive: President, Yasushi Suzuki
• - Established: November 2, 1959
• - Business: Focused on manufacturing and sales of food additives and materials (such as preservatives, quality enhancers, coloring agents), industrial preservatives, and sanitation agents for food factories.
• - Website: Taisho Technos

This strategic partnership reflects the commitment of both companies to innovation and customer satisfaction in the functional products sector. The synergy created by combining their distinct strengths is expected to pave the way for significant advancements in the field of functional ingredients, further widening the market potential for both companies.