USA: Kewpie opens second manufacturing facility

Kewpie, the Japanese seasonings firm, has announced the opening of its second production facility in the US state of Tennessee, as well as the start of condiment production for its subsidiary Q&B Foods.

Commenting on the move, Kewpie representative director, president, and chief executive corporate officer, Mitsuru Takamiya said: “Our plan is for this Tennessee facility to become the manufacturing base not just for the United States but for all of North and South America combined. This means we’ll expand the scope of the plant and contribute to Tennessee’s economy by continuing to create jobs for many years to come”.

The facility spans around 80,000 sq m and is equipped to produce up to 60,000 tonnes of mayonnaise and dressings annually.

Kewpie is a leading Japanese food manufacture best known for its mayonnaise. In 1982, the company established Q&B Foods as its first local subsidiary in Southern California. Q&B Foods initially focused on manufacturing and selling Kewpie-branded products for commercial use, later expanding into contract condiment production.

Source: Kewpie