TAIYO GmbH
The Face of Taiyo in EMEA
From Gevelsberg to the world:
bringing Japanese innovation closer to our partners across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Japanese Science.
Global Health.
Local Partnership.
Since its foundation,
Taiyo GmbH has pursued the goal of combining the scientific expertise and innovative strength of Taiyo Kagaku with the needs of the markets across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
From our location in Gevelsberg, we work closely with our customers and a carefully selected network of distribution partners. This enables us to understand regional market requirements, regulatory frameworks and cultural characteristics while ensuring the high quality and scientific standards of the Taiyo Group.
We do not see our partners merely as distribution channels, but as part of a long-term network built on trust, transparency and continuous development. Together, we support our customers in transforming scientific innovation into successful products and sustainable health solutions.
As part of a corporate group with Japanese roots, our daily actions are guided by values such as integrity, reliability, long-term thinking and continuous improvement. We see health not only as a response to existing challenges, but as a long-term responsibility. This mindset is reflected in our commitment to providing science-based solutions that promote health, wellbeing and quality of life.
Today, Taiyo GmbH serves customers across numerous countries in the EMEA region and sees itself as a bridge between Japanese research, global innovation and the needs of local markets.
Taiyo's Milestones
Since its foundation in 1946 Taiyo has achieved many milestones in more than 70 years of company history.
2020
Taiyo GmbH presents the first time as an expert at customer webinars.
2019
Name change of "Taiyo Lucid Pvt. Ltd." into "Taiyo Kagaku India Pvt. Ltd".
2017
Establishing the "Taiyo GmbH Educational Day" as a yearly distributor training program
2016
"Taiyo GmbH" moves stock into a bigger, food dedicated warehouse in Buchholz close to Hamburg
"Taiyo GmbH" moves from Filderstadt to Schwelm close to Düsseldorf
2014
"Taiyo GmbH" receives the EU Organic Certification
2012
"Taiyo GmbH" was founded in Filderstadt, Germany for handling sales within the EMEA-Region
2006
"Taiyo Kagaku China Co., Ltd." was founded in Shanghai, China
"Food Analysis Technology Center" established at Taiyo Tokyo office
2005
"Taiyo Kagaku" opens “Kogetsu” restaurant in Yokkaichi, Japan
2004
"Taiyo Green Power Co., Ltd." was founded in Wuxi, China as green tea and matcha manufacturing site
"Taiyo Food (Tianjin) Co., Ltd." was founded in Tianjin, China
1995
Kaifeng Taiyo Kinmei Food Co., Ltd. was founded in Henan, China as food manufacturing site
1994
Taiyo International Inc. was founded as North American subsidiary
1981
Taiyo Kagaku and Taiyo Food merge to form Taiyo Kagaku Co., Ltd.
1979
Taiyo founded the independent Mie "Food Analysis & Development Center"
1978
Taiyo launched the production of instant food products using unique microwave technology
1958
Taiyo Food Co., Ltd. was founded, becoming the first company in Japan to produce processed egg products on an industrial scale
1949
Taiyo startet with production of food flavorings
1946
Taiyo Kagaku Corporation was founded