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- T. Hasegawa Co., Ltd. (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 4958; OTC: HASGF) develops, manufactures, and sells flavors and fragrances, aromatic chemicals, food additives, and related foods primarily for the food and beverage, cosmetics, and household products industries. The company offers a broad portfolio of custom flavors including flavor modulators such as BOOSTRACT for enhancing kokumi, EmulsiTRACT as a fat mimetic, HASEAROMA to reproduce first-bite sensations, ChefAroma for chef-inspired flavors, and PLANTREACT for plant-based proteins; fragrances for body soaps, laundry detergents, and air fresheners; and specialized solutions for beverages, processed foods, savory applications, and shelf-stable freshness like HASECITRUS. It operates production facilities, sales offices, and subsidiaries globally, including T. Hasegawa USA Inc. in California, serving customers in Japan, North America, Europe, Asia, and other regions.
Founded in May 1903 as Hasegawa Totaro Shoten and formally established as T. Hasegawa Co., Ltd. in December 1961, the company maintains headquarters at 4-4-14 Nihonbashi-honcho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
In September 2024, T. Hasegawa USA Inc. acquired Abelei Flavors, Inc., expanding its North American geographical footprint, flavor portfolio, and technical capabilities in flavor modulation and processing to better serve food and beverage customers. The company also recently renovated its sweet flavor production facility in Rancho Cucamonga, California, incorporating advanced technology and sustainable practices while maintaining BRCGS certification, organic, kosher, and halal compliance across manufacturing sites. These moves support ongoing innovation in custom flavor creation for global markets.