Brand Manager

At Mizkan America, Inc., our success for more than 220 years of rich Japanese tradition.Our roots go back to 19th century Handa where, in 1804, Mr. Matazaemon Nakano began producing rice vinegar using byproducts from the production of sake (rice alcohol). Little did he know that as he sold this new product to local sushi chefs, he was laying the groundwork for a company that would become the largest vinegar producer in the world.Based in Mount Prospect, IL, Mizkan America is a subsidiary of the Mizkan Group, a global, family-owned company that has been Bringing Flavor To LifeTM for more than 220 years. As one of the leading makers of condiments and sauces in the United States, Mizkan America maintains 12 manufacturing facilities that serve the retail, foodservice, specialty-Asian and food-ingredient trade channels. Since 2005, Mizkan America has seen dramatic growth and their portfolio now includes a wide variety of vinegars, Italian and Asian sauces, mustards, cooking wines, wine reductions, sushi seasoning, and salad dressings. Mizkan America brands include: Ragú® , Bertolli®, Holland House®, NAKANO®, Mizkan Flavors and Barengo®. Mizkan America is also the exclusive distributor for Angostura® Bitters in the United States, Canada and Mexico. For more information about Mizkan America, please visit: www.Mizkan.com. About The Mizkan Group The Mizkan Group is a privately held, international food manufacturer, headquartered in Handa City, Japan, with a heritage that spans more than 220 years. Always guided by the company’s Two Principles (Offer customers only the finest products; and Continually challenge the status quo), the Mizkan Group offers a line-up of well-known international brands under the Mizkan umbrella and is a leader in the liquid condiment category. The Mizkan Group has operating facilities around the globe in places including: Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States, Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan.