Kikkoman Sojasauce

Kikkoman is a world-renowned brand synonymous with traditionally brewed soy sauce. The brand's history dates back to the 17th century in Noda, Japan, where the Mogi and Takanashi families began brewing soy sauce. The company was formally incorporated in 1917 as Noda Shoyu Co., Ltd., later becoming Kikkoman Corporation.

While its heart is in Japan, Kikkoman is a global entity with production facilities across the world. For the European market, most products are manufactured at their specialized plant in Sappemeer, Netherlands, ensuring consistent quality and availability across the continent. Smaller specialty items may still be imported directly from Japan.

Today, Kikkoman Corporation remains an independent Japanese company and is the ultimate owner of the brand. It is a publicly-traded entity on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. In Europe, operations are managed through regional subsidiaries such as Kikkoman Trading Europe GmbH, which handles distribution and marketing for the German-speaking markets.