Nosan Corporation

a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Corporation

CEO's Message

President CEO Koji Ono

Nosan Corporation started compound feed business in 1931, aiming to contribute to the improvement of Japan's diet and food culture.
In 1976, Nosan forayed into the food business and launched the Hikari brand of iodine-enriched eggs, the first-ever so-called brand eggs. Our activities have since expanded to include pet foods, horse feed, and reproductive technology using cutting-edge biotechnology.
A common element that runs throughout this broad spectrum of business fields is an engagement in "food and life," for it is our commitment to contribute to health and happiness through our role in the cycle of life that forms the basis of our social mission.
Eyeing the global stage, the Nosan Group aims to expand into growing overseas markets, turning its knowledge and experience, gained through a wide spectrum of business activities, to distinct advantage.

About Us

Company Name Nosan Corporation
Head Office 46F Yokohama Landmark Tower, 2-2-1,Minatomirai,Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 220-8146, Japan
Date Established August 6,1931
President & CEO Koji Ono
Paid-in Capital ¥7,411 million
Shareholder Wholly Owned by Mitsubishi Corporation
http://www.mitsubishicorp.com/jp/en/

Our Buisiness

Feed Business

Contributing to the livestock and fisheries industries as a leading and trusted manufacturer of quality compound feed

Livestock feed

With the full use of leading-edge mixing technologies and production systems, Nosan manufactures feed for egg-laying hens, broilers, swine, dairy cattle and beef cattle.
Nosan devotes much effort to manufacturing new feed products, making constant use of the latest technology such as nutrition programs based on the current field data and the blending of new raw materials and those from recycling food waste to reduce environmental burden.

Fish feed

Nosan handles various types of feed products. In addition to feed for the main cultured fish species such as red sea bream, yellowtail, greater amberjack, coho salmon, Japanese eel, ayu and rainbow trout, we also handle feed for Japanese tiger prawns, abalone, bivalves and hatchery aquariums. The feed we develop helps improve the quality of fish meat, and in collaboration with production areas and distribution companies, we promote the branding of cultured fish.

Food Business

Hikari brand iodine-enriched eggs for enjoyable, healthy food

Laid by hens raised on iodine-blended feed containing powdered seaweed, Hikari brand iodine-enriched eggs naturally receive the iodine captured by the hens. Iodine is one of major nutrition contained in seaweeds, etc. and the Hikari egg is confirmed to offer various advantageous effect not found in iodine itself. Nosan has conducted long-standing research on the Hikari egg's effectiveness in improving cholesterol balance and blood glucose levels, in helping control allergies, in breast cancer prevention and in anti-aging, and such research findings are presented at various academic meetings.
Furthermore, the deliciousness of the Hikari egg is ensured by Nosan's unique quality control program. Eggs laid at dedicated farms, which have passed strict screening criteria such as environment tests, undergo quality tests at certified grading and packing centers throughout Japan. Only the eggs that satisfy strict quality standards are shipped. Our R&D Center also regularly conducts bacteria and egg-quality tests as part of a stringent quality control system.

Life-Tech Business

Promoting health in people and pets and contributing to life through leading-edge products

Pet Food

Under the Petline brand, Nosan provides pet food and sanitary products for dogs and cats. We provide quality pet food and help people enjoy close relationships with their pets.

Feeds for race horses and zoo animals

Nosan's feed for race horses is nutritiously balanced and designed for the various periods of a horse's life: growth, racing, and breeding. Our zoo feeds are specially formulated to meet the dietary requirements of each zoo animal.

Reproductive technology

Nosan imports and sells reagents and equipments for human fertility treatment by partnering with companies in U.S. and Europe. we are contributing to the new beginnings of precious life for tomorrow.

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