[9] A plant in Sappemeer, Netherlands, began operations in 1997 and now produces over 400 million litres of soy sauce per year.
A type of the Aspergillus fungus is introduced to the mixture for three days to create shōyu koji, the base for the soy sauce.
[15] Kikkoman produces soy milk using selected soybeans and methods aimed at ensuring product freshness.
Kikkoman Soy milk is a leading brand in Japan and began expanding internationally in 2018, providing products to the Asia and Oceania regions.
The Nippon Del Monte Agri Company, established in 2013, focuses on the production and sales of fresh tomatoes and vegetable seedlings.
The company has increased harvest yields by incorporating advanced technology from the Netherlands and optimizing farming methods for Japan.