Kagome Milestones
A quick look at some of the key moments in our rich history.
The very beginning
Ichitaro Kanie begins cultivating tomatoes and other non-native vegetables in Japan.
Initial production
Kagome produces tomato sauce in Japan.
Changed the brand mark to KAGOME
We developed a timeless brand that we’re still proud of today.
Broke ground on Kagome USA
Kagome USA is established in Los Banos, California. It is Kagome’s first wholly owned subsidiary overseas.
A new era of R&D
Kagome USA opens its own internal research and development center.
Kagome USA doubles its capacity
Acquisition of Kagome Foods, Inc.
New capabilities in dip cups, pouch sauces, margarines and buttery spreads.
Kagome Australia joins the Kagome family
HIT in Portugal becomes a subsidiary
Kagome USA 25th Anniversary
Kagome Opens GFS and R&D center
Kagome Opens Global Foodservice Sales and Innovation Center in San Carlos, California