Food & Nutrition
NAGASE Solutions
At NAGASE, we leverage the strengths of three core entities to drive innovation in the food industry. Nagase Viita leads our bio business with expertise in developing and manufacturing enzymes, carbohydrates, and functional materials. Our global sales and procurement network provides strong market access and operational support. Prinova, a leading U.S. distributor of food ingredients in the nutrition sector, adds deep industry knowledge and reach. Together, we are pioneering the future of food in partnership with our customers.
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At NAGASE, we fully support your food business by providing tailored sourcing of materials such as NAGASE Viita's enzymes, carbohydrates, and functional ingredients, as well as Prinova's nutritional materials. We offer suggestions for quality improvement and ensure compliance with international business regulations to meet your needs.
At Nagase Viita, we globally supply products with a focus on new material exploration, process establishment, and research into physical properties and mechanisms, all while ensuring quality and environmental sustainability in our manufacturing. We also offer a wide range of products that are certified kosher and halal.
We have established application labs both domestically and internationally, focusing on region-specific applications and recipe development. Our goal is to solve challenges in food development for our clients while providing expert consultation.
Key Areas of Focus and Initiatives
Amid the growing health consciousness, NAGASE leverages its procurement and research and development capabilities to provide a diverse range of high-quality materials tailored to meet various needs. Through our research on the health functions of materials, we also propose innovative applications.
We are pleased to welcome Prinova, a top-class distributor in the sports nutrition sector, to our group. Together, we source high-quality ingredients globally and provide optimal solutions, including functionality enhancement and flavor improvement.
We offer tailored solutions to meet individual needs, including sourcing plant-based ingredients for environmentally conscious plant-based foods, improving specific odors and textures, developing recipes, and providing solutions to reduce egg usage.
Group Network
- Domestic Locations
- Global Operations
- Related Websites
Core Company of the Trading Group
Founded in 1832 as a dye wholesaler in Kyoto, we are a specialized trading company providing products, services, and solutions primarily in the food, electrical equipment, semiconductor, mobility, chemical industrial, and life sciences markets.
Manufacturing
Development, manufacturing, and sales of food ingredients, pharmaceutical ingredients, cosmetic ingredients, health food ingredients, functional colorants, enzymes, and phospholipids.
Sales & Trading
Sales of agricultural chemicals, fertilizers, feed additives, and food additives
Manufacturing, Trading, and Sales
Prinova Group LLC
Business Overview
Development, manufacturing, and sales of functional food ingredients in North and Central America.
Management consulting, investment and asset management, and professional services provision.
Trading Company & Sales
Nagase do Brasil Chemical Products Trading Ltd.
Business Overview
Import and export sales in South America, intermediary trade,
market development, and information gathering
Manufacturing, Trading Company & Sales
Prinova Group LLC
Business Overview
Development, manufacturing, and sales of functional food ingredients and food nutrition in Europe.
Management consulting, investment and asset management, and professional services.
Trading and Sales
Nagase (Europa) GmbH
Business Activities
Import and export in the European region, domestic sales,
marketing
Trading and Sales
Nagase Singapore (Pte) Ltd.
Business Activities
Import and export in Singapore and Australia,
domestic sales, and marketing
Trading and Sales
Nagase (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
Business Activities
Import and export in Malaysia, domestic sales,
and marketing
Trading Company & Sales
Nagase (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
Business Overview
Import and export in Thailand, domestic sales,
marketing
Trading & Sales
Nagase Vietnam Co., Ltd.
Business Overview
Import and export, domestic sales,
and marketing in Vietnam
Trading Company & Sales
Nagase Philippines Corp.
Business Overview
Import and export, domestic sales, and
marketing in the Philippines
Trading Company & Sales
PT. Nagase Import-Export Indonesia
Business Overview
Import and export activities in Indonesia, domestic sales,
marketing
Trading Company & Sales
Nagase India Private Ltd.
Business Activities
Export and import in India, domestic sales,
marketing
Trading Company & Sales
Longse (China) Co., Ltd.
Business Activities
Import and export, domestic sales, marketing
Trading and Sales
Taiwan Nagase Co., Ltd.
Business Activities
Import and export, domestic sales, marketing
Trading Company and Sales
Nagase Korea Corporation
Business Activities
General import and export trading, retail and wholesale operations,
trading agency services
Business Beyond Boundaries
Formulation
We assist you in optimizing materials and component formulations to enhance product quality and production processes.
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Product Development
We fully support your product innovation to address the challenges of changing consumer needs.
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Manufacturing
With manufacturing bases in 15 countries and regions around the world, we offer support backed by extensive expertise and cutting-edge technology.
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Supply Chain
Our company possesses the expertise to address current supply chain challenges in real-time.
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Distribution and Logistics
At NAGASE, we go beyond the traditional trading company framework to offer tailored, optimized solutions just for you.
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Regulatory Compliance
We support the balance between compliance and manufacturing based on our extensive knowledge of global regulations.
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