Kadoya Sesame Mills Incorporated is a Japan-based company primarily engaged in the manufacture and sale of sesame-based products. Founded in 1858 and headquartered in Japan, the company operates through two main segments: Sesame Oil and Food Sesame Business. Its core product offerings include cooking oils such as pure sesame oil, white sesame oil, hot sesame oil, and defatted sesame oil. Additionally, Kadoya produces edible sesame products comprising sesame paste, roasted sesame seeds, and sesame seed meal. The company caters to both consumer and professional markets with versatile sesame-based ingredients.
Kadoya has expanded its global footprint, particularly in North America, where it exports 90% of its products and holds kosher and halal certifications to meet diverse consumer needs. It supports its supply chain through long-term partnerships with sesame producers by providing agricultural guidance and technical support to enhance yield quality and volume. Recent strategic initiatives include strengthening these partnerships and expanding export markets to capitalize on growth opportunities abroad. Kadoya also recently announced an increase in its dividend payout for the fiscal year ending March 2026, reflecting confidence in its stable financial performance.
The company maintains a strong position in the food and beverage industry, focusing on sesame oil production and sesame food products. Its product portfolio addresses household consumption, foodservice, and industrial ingredient needs, with operations concentrated mainly in Japan but with significant export activity in the US and other international markets. Kadoya remains a leading brand in Japan for sesame products, leveraging over 150 years of history and expertise in sesame processing and quality control. Recent reporting shows steady revenues supported by continuous product innovation and strategic global expansion.