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- STI Foods Holdings, Inc. is a Japan-based food manufacturing company specializing in seafood products. The company procures marine raw materials and manufactures and sells a range of seafood prepared foods including grilled fish, boiled fish, soused mackerel, and salad fish mainly for convenience stores. Additionally, STI Foods produces canned foods and retort products using marine raw materials. Its food ingredients division manufactures and sells seafood ingredients such as salmon flakes, salmon roe, and mentaiko used in rice balls, bento boxes, pasta, and salads for convenience stores and daily prepared food manufacturers through foodstuff trading companies. Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo, STI Foods operates extensively within Japan with a rich domestic procurement network and an international network in North and South America.
Recent major changes include the acquisition of Hamashin Co., Ltd. as a subsidiary in early 2025, enhancing its operational capabilities and product offerings. The company continues to focus on expanding its original product development and maintains a supply chain that maximizes the value of fresh marine produce. STI Foods positions itself as a food manufacturer with an edge in seafood ingredients, aiming to create valuable food culture by effectively responding to social changes and emphasizing employee growth as a driving force. The company sustains strategic growth through continuous innovation and integration across the supply chain, reaffirming its commitment to quality and sustainability in seafood products. STI Foods Holdings employs around 276 employees and focuses primarily on the Japanese market with growing overseas connections.