Address:
5-8 Koyo-cho-Nishi, Higashinada-ku, Kobe, Hyogo, 658-0033 Japan
Website:
English Site: https://en.kanetetsu.com/
Japanese Site: https://www.kanetetsu.com/
Employees:
391
Capital:
40 million yen
Revenue:
12,200 million yen
Introduction of your company & business:
Kanetetsu Delica Foods, a leading Japanese seafood processing manufacturer, is located in the heart of Kobe city, the southwestern region of Japan. Kobe is surrounded by beautiful mountains and sea and it is an international port city many businesses people desire to be.
Kanetetsu was established in 1926, and we became the largest in the Kansai area, and the fifth largest among 800 surimi companies in Japan today. We strive to create nourishing, high-protein, and sustainable food products, including surimi-based fish cakes, plant-based alternatives, and seafood substitutes. By leveraging our expertise in traditional fish paste products and innovative plant-based technologies, we continue to develop diverse products that meet various dietary needs worldwide.
Mission/Vision:
Mission: At Kanetetsu, we are committed to providing nourishing seafood that is tasty, healthy, and essential for creating a life full of vitality. Our nutritionists, researchers, and developers work with Surimi products and other seafood ingredients to support people’s diets, allergy-free living, and healthy growth. In addition, we work tirelessly to help create a sustainable global environment.
Vision: Creating new kinds of delicious and delightful seafood that inspires a healthy, happy, and productive life for the people around us and around the world.
History:
1926 The founder, Tetsuo Murakami established the origin of Kanetetsu Delica Foods
1955 Implemented industry-first bulk automatic packing system in Japan
1979 Created Kanetetsu’s first imitation crabmeat
1990 Implemented preservative-free for all products. Built HQ and new factory at Rokko Island, Kobe, Japan
2006 Acquired ISO22000
2016 Acquired US FDA’s HACCP NorthAmerica
2016 Acquired Dolphin Trading, a 100% subsidiary of Kanetetsu
2018 Acquired FSSC22000
2019 Yutaka Murakami is Kanetetsu’s new President
Key Products or Services:
Almost Crab® (Realistic crab-flavored surimi product)
Sea-delica Premium Imitation Crabmeat MSC (Premium gluten free Kanikama that concepts environmental consideration and health consciousness.)
A wide range of surimi-based and prepared food products
Business Achievements:
“Almost Crab®” has sold over 78 million packs as of August 2024 and achieved the No.1 nationwide sales ranking in the surimi category in 2022.
Awards:
Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award (Highest award at the National Kamaboko Fair)
Japan Naming Award 2022 Grand Prize (Almost Crab® was recognized for its innovative and SDG-conscious naming)
Food Hit Award (Excellent Hit Award) (Awarded for sales success and industry influence)
Company Goals & Objectives:
We aim to transition from a manufacturer of surimi and seafood products company to a global seafood brand and evolve from a product-driven entity to a lifestyle brand. Through originality, innovation, and empathy, we strive to create new and delightful seafood products that inspire healthy, happy, and productive lives for people worldwide. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a sustainable global environment. We value our connections with individuals, families, communities, and the planet, and aim to contribute to the well-being and quality of life for all.
