About Nakao

~ NAKAO ~

In search of even more deliciousness

The original texture, mouthfeel, and deliciousness of konjac

Based on the tradition

Without ever neglecting new interpretations and attempts,

And everyone can enjoy delicious food at ease.

We hope you enjoy our konnyaku dishes.

Even more deliciousness

I am exploring.

To that end,

Further learning, encouragement, and improvement of skills

There are many hurdles

With pride and ambition as a konnyaku shop,

For your "life full of smiles"

To contribute,

Until now and from now on

As the fourth generation of the konjac maker, I will do my best.

Representative: Tomohiko Nakao

Konjac potato History Management Philosophy Delivery record

Company Profile

Company Name

Nakao Food Industry Co., Ltd.

Business content

Manufacture and sale of konjac, tokoroten, etc.

Number of employees

18 people (as of May 2021)

capital

30 million yen

Establishment

April 3, 1975

Representative name

Tomohiko Nakao

Head office address

715 Kusabetsu, Nishi-ku, Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture

access

Google Maps is here

address:

715 Kusabetsu, Nishi-ku, Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture, 593-8312

phone:

072-273-4545

traffic:

◇ By train:

Approximately 25 minutes' walk southeast from Otori Station (East Exit) on the JR West Hanwa Line. From Tsukuno Station on the JR West Hanwa Line, take the Nankai Bus (bound for Izumigaoka or Toga-Mikita) to Keana Minami Bus Stop, then walk west for 5 minutes. *Rapid trains do not stop at Tsukuno Station.

◇ By car:

Parking for visitors: 3 spaces (to the left of the gate) For suppliers: Vehicles up to 10 tons can enter (advance notice required for 10-ton vehicles as traffic control is required)

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History

1927

Kikumatsu Nakao founded Nakao Shoten and began manufacturing konjac.

1969

Started manufacturing jelly using powdered ingredients

1975

Nakao Food Industry Co., Ltd. was established, and the second generation, Tadao Nakao, became the representative director.

1980

Headquarters moved to Kusabetsu, Nishi-ku, Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture

1982

Started production of jelly made from Amakusa

1985

Started manufacturing kudzu scraper products

1989

The company name was changed to "Nakashoku Co., Ltd." and the second wife, "Yuko Nakao," was appointed representative director.

1998

Started manufacturing konjac using 100% specially cultivated sweet potatoes and solidified with traditional ash.

2002

The company name was changed to Nakao Food Industry Co., Ltd., and the third-generation president, Koji Nakao, was appointed representative director.

Obtained organic manufacturer certification

2005

Started manufacturing konjac made from 100% organically grown konjac potatoes using traditional ash-solidified methods

Started production of warabimochi-style konjac sweets

2008

Started production of "Nama Tokoroten," which is boiled tokoroten packed without preserving water.

2013

The fourth generation, Tomohiko Nakao, becomes the representative director.

2016

Switched to outsourcing manufacturing of scrap metal products

Started production of hand-tied shirataki noodles for convenience stores

2017

Obtained a license for the manufacturing of side dishes

2018

Konjac direct sales event begins

2019

Obtained Osaka Food Safety and Security Certification System

Direct sales store opens

Tapioca konjac production challenge

2020

X-ray inspection equipment installed

2021

SHAPE MEN launched

JFS-B acquisition

Management Philosophy

Corporate philosophy

With tradition and creativity, we contribute to a life filled with smiles.

Corporate attitude

We will provide safe and appropriate food in accordance with compliance. We enrich society with unique technology.

behavioral guidelines

We always express gratitude to others and greet them cheerfully and with enthusiasm. We always think "better". We will carry out our work responsibly even when no one is watching. We set goals and work flexibly and quickly to accomplish our tasks. We judge and act based on what is right and wrong rather than on short-term gain or loss. We work with our customers to create products that they will love. We will continue to be the company of choice. We will proactively disclose necessary information. We will comply with laws and social rules and act responsibly. We will continue to be a company that can contribute to society.

Delivery record

List of achievements

- DELIVERY RECORD -

Asahi Suisan Co., Ltd., Ishigami Shoten, Japan Automobile Federation (JAF), Ichiho Co., Ltd., Inyan Club Co., Ltd., Ugaman Co., Ltd., Okita Foods Co., Ltd., Osaka City School Lunch Association, Oya Shoten Co., Ltd., Organic Cuisine Mamma, Auzora Co., Ltd., Okayama Food Service Co., Ltd., Ohara Co., Ltd., Alter Co., Ltd., Kagawa Udon, Kaori Co., Ltd., Ganso Takomasa Co., Ltd., Grand Food Hall Co., Ltd., K-Tenkyo Foods Co., Ltd., Komyoin Temple, Concierge Co., Ltd., Gomi Shoten Co., Ltd., Sasabe Foods, Sakai Tachibana Co., Ltd., Sankyo Co., Ltd., Natural Farm Mahoroba, Sakiki Seika Co., Ltd., Senshu.com Co., Ltd., Seiko Trading Co., Ltd., Sennan Consumers' Co-op (Orange Co-op), Takashimaya Senboku Store, Daiko Co., Ltd., Tanaka Shoten Co., Ltd. Yamato Shokai Co., Ltd., Daiwa Food Co., Ltd., Takamaru Foods Co., Ltd., Takemasu Co., Ltd., Tamura Foods Co., Ltd., Tsukifune Tomaya Co., Ltd., Delico Japan Co., Ltd., Tenri Bussan Co., Ltd., Tosca Co., Ltd., Natural Garden, Natural Harmony Co., Ltd., Nagoya Seikatsu Club Co., Ltd., Nishimura Katano Branch, Japan Coffee Trading Co., Ltd., Shinoda Foods Co., Ltd., Noppokun Co., Ltd., Hamariki, Hana no Mori, Hankyu Hanshin Department Stores Co., Ltd., Sei Foods Co., Ltd., Hikobae Co., Ltd., Hinodeya Iwahashi Co., Ltd., Food Core Sappy, Fussakai, Certified NPO Food Bank Osaka, Plus Co., Ltd., Help Co., Ltd., Matsui Tofu Shop, Matsumoto Shoten, Matsui Izumi Co., Ltd., Mizouchi Hideo, Mitsui Foods Co., Ltd., Meat Moritaya Co., Ltd., Muso Co., Ltd., Muso Shoji Co., Ltd., Mercato Piccolo Co., Ltd., Mozu Hachiman Shrine, Morikon Co., Ltd., Yamae Daiei Shoten Co., Ltd., Yasai Kojo Co., Ltd., Yamakou, Yamato Sakurai Minami Store, Yuzu Shinrin Co., Ltd.

( (In alphabetical order, titles omitted) )

News List

- NEWS -

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