History
Merger of three oil refining industry leaders
Over our 100-year history, we have combined the know-how and strengths of each company to create synergy and provide various values to society through our products and services. We will continue to hone our strengths to become a "delicious design company" that masters "oil" and creates deliciousness that moves people's hearts.
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chronology
The Kumazawa family builds a waterwheel oil mill in Ichinomiya, Owari.
Yoshiwara Shoten was founded by taking over the oil wholesale business of the Kawada family.
South Manchuria Railway Co., Ltd. (Mantetsu) founded
The company launched "Soybean White Refined Oil" using a caustic soda refining method. Later, the brand name was changed to "Hounen Oil," and the product is still popular today as a well-established brand in the commercial market.
Golden salad oil (cottonseed oil) launched
800g and 1400g cans of home-use tempura oil are released. Sold in supermarkets in the early days, it quickly became popular in households.
Established Honen Lever Co., Ltd. As bread became more popular, margarine products became popular in households.
"Mariem" (creaming powder) launched
Launch of "High Linoleic Acid Salad Oil Series" for home use
"Olive Oil Pure Extra Virgin" launched
Honen Corporation and Ajinomoto Oil Mills merged to form a holding company, Honen Ajinomoto Oil Mills.
In 2003, Yoshiwara Oil Mills Co., Ltd. joined the business integration and the holding company name was changed to "J-Oil Mills Co., Ltd."
Each operating subsidiary is absorbed and merged to form "J-Oil Mills, Inc.", fully integrating the business and operating subsidiaries.
Launched the new commercial oil "Chocho Tokutoku", which became a long-selling product as an economical oil that contributed to cost reduction.
The company took over the sales business of commercial processed oils and fats, and confectionery and bread ingredients from its consolidated subsidiary, Honen Lever Co., Ltd.
Entered the powdered oils and fats business and completed construction of a manufacturing facility at Shizuoka Factory (now Shizuoka Office).
Established J-OILMILLS (THAILAND) Co., Ltd., a joint venture with Toyota Tsusho (Thailand) Co., Ltd. and MHCB Consulting (Thailand) Co., Ltd. in Thailand.
The Kurashiki Factory was completed in Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture as the soybean oil extraction base for Western Japan.
Opened a multi-purpose presentation facility, "Oishisa Design Studio®," in Hatchobori, Chuo Ward, Tokyo.
Our wholly owned subsidiaries, Yokohama Pack Co., Ltd., J-Service Co., Ltd., and Golden Service Co., Ltd., merged to establish J-Pack Co., Ltd.
We have established a business and capital alliance with Premium Nutrients Pte. Ltd, a holding company based in Singapore.
Our consolidated subsidiaries, J-With Co., Ltd. and NIKKA OILS Co., Ltd., are integrated to form J-NIKKA PARTNERS Co., Ltd.
The company revamped its corporate philosophy and introduced the communication brand "JOYL" at the same time.
Sold all shares of consolidated subsidiary J-Chemical Corporation.
Due to a review of market classification by the Tokyo Stock Exchange, the company moved from the First Section to the Prime Market.
Established Oil Refining Partners Japan Co., Ltd. as a joint venture with Nisshin Oillio Group Co., Ltd. Kurashiki Plant was transferred to the joint venture.