The very beginning
Our founder, Ichitaro Kanie begins cultivating tomatoes and other non-native vegetables in Japan
Initial production
Initial production – Kagome produces tomato sauce in Japan
Changed the brand mark to KAGOME
Changed the brand mark to KAGOME
We developed a timeless brand that we’re still proud of today
Broke ground on Kagome USA
Broke ground on Kagome USA
Kagome USA is established in Los Banos, California. It is Kagome’s first wholly owned subsidiary overseas
Announced corporate philosophy of ‘Appreciation’, ‘Nature’ and ‘Corporate Openness’
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Announced corporate philosophy of ‘Appreciation’, ‘Nature’ and ‘Corporate Openness’
Established brand statement ‘True to Nature, the Flavor of Kagome’
Established brand statement ‘True to Nature, the Flavor of Kagome’
United Genetics India started operations
United Genetics India started operations
Kagome Australia joins the Kagome family
Kagome Australia joins the Kagome family
HIT in Portugal becomes a subsidiary
HIT in Portugal becomes a subsidiary
Established Kagome Foods India
Established Kagome Foods India
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.
Calligraphy by Tomato Okina (Patriarch) Ichitaro Kanie/
Kagome - Japan's No. 1 Tomato Company, Since 1899/
