Vinegar is first mentioned in literature, originally made from date palm or raisin

Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine notes the antibacterial effect of vinegar and uses it to treat respiratory diseases, skin disease and coughs

Balsamic vinegar is first produced in Italy

The first sushi ‘nare-zushi’, is introduced in Edo (the old name for Tokyo).

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Yohei Hanaya, the creator of Nigiri-sushi, is born in Fukui Prefecture

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Company Established

Matazaemon Nakano, a Japanese sake producer, has the idea of brewing vinegar from sake lees (a by-product of Japanese sake brewing)

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The Mizkan Handa Plant begins operation

The Birth of “Yamabuki”

‘Yamabuki’, a premium rice vinegar is introduced

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“Mizkan Logo” Registered

The famous Mizkan mark is derived from Matazaemon Nakano IV's family crest.

The Manor Vinegar Brewery (later to be bought by Mizkan), is established in Lozells, a suburb of Birmingham, England, in an old beer brewery.

Mizkan begins to export from Japan to the U.S

Nakano Biochemical Research Centre (now the Central Research Institute) Opened

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The Manor Vinegar Brewery moves premises to Burntwood, Staffs

Vinegar Bottling Began

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“Ajipon” was Introduced

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“Pure Food Campaign”

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“Beyond Vinegar Strategy”

Originally dubbed the “Non-Vinegar Product Strategy”, calls for efforts to increase vinegar sales while further developing non-vinegar products

Research Center Received Agricultural Chemistry Technology Award

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“Honteri” is Introduced in Japan

The ease of use and availability of this mirin sweet seasoning met the needs of consumers perfectly.

Major U.S. Vinegar Manufacturer “American Industries Co.” Acquired

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“SU-no-SATO” Japan’s First Comprehensive Vinegar Museum Opens.

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“Tsuyu” was Introduced in Japan

Mizkan’s “Tsuyu” soup base, is introduced in Japan Sourced from the Group History in the Mizkan Group Company Profile.

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“Gomoku Chirashi” a ready-to-use pouch-packed chirashi sushi mixture is introduced in Japan.

New Headquarter Building Completed

The New Mizkan Headquarter Building is completed in the city of Handa, Japan.

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Mizkan Rice Vinegar is launched into the UK and Europe

Nakano Europe Ltd. is established in Europe, initially selling imported Mizkan rice vinegar and seasoned rice vinegar

Mizkan Group Corporation purchases Manor Vinegar Ltd. Nakano Europe Ltd begins to run the UK and European operation from its offices in Burntwood, Staffordshire. Mizkan acquires the Manor Vinegar Brewery from Greencore PLC.

Kazuhide Matazaemon Nakano VIII takes over at the helmhelm of Mizkan

Adoption of New Group Vision and Group Vision Symbol

Nakano Europe Ltd changes its name to Mizkan UK Ltd. Mizkan Asia Pacific Pte.Ltd is established. Mizkan adopts a new corporate symbol

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Mizkan Rice Vinegars becomes widely available in UK supermarkets

Mizkan donates three tonnes of wood to rebuild the famous 19th Century ship, the Cutty Sark, after having been badly damaged in a fire.

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Mizkan UK Ltd changes its name to Mizkan Europe Ltd.

Nakano UK Vinegar is established and acquires the strong and iconic vinegar brands Sarson’s and Dufrais as well as the beloved pickles brand Haywards and its production facilities from Premier Foods PLC and continues to develop its business foundation for further growth in the UK.

Nakano UK Vinegar acquires the Branston brand, spanning sweet pickles, relishes and table sauces. Nakano UK Vinegar purchases Mizkan Europe Ltd, consolidating the two companies.

Mizkan Europe Ltd, changes its name to Mizkan Euro Ltd.