UK: Mizkan to invest £17 million in manufacturing operations

Mizkan, the leading Japanese vinegar producer,has announced that the company is investing £17 million ($22.9 million) to expand its operations in Middleton, near Manchester, UK.

According to sources, Mizkan is responding to increasing demand for Japanese vinegar products, as well as seeking to expand in the UK and European markets.

The firm owns the Sarson’s vinegar brand, and both Sarson’s and Japanese vinegar are produced at the Middleton site.

Commenting on the move, Mizkan UK CEO Chikara Tanaka said: “Mizkan is excited to be investing in the future of our long-established Middleton factory, developing our people and equipping ourselves for innovation and growth, particularly within premium and Japanese vinegars”.

The investment will enable upskilling, facility expansion and refurbishment. New facilities for product development are also planned to enable the company to innovate in Japanese vinegar and other premium products, serving both the retail and food service sectors.

Source: Invest in Manchester