About Takasago
Located at 200 Rua Francisco Foga in São Paulo, Brazil, Takasago International Corporation operates a cosmetic lab focused on fragrance manufacturing and development. The facility is part of Takasago’s global network of:
- Research and development centers
- Flavor and fragrance production
- Aroma ingredients manufacturing
- Quality control laboratories
The São Paulo site contributes to Takasago’s operations across South America, complementing the company’s 25 manufacturing facilities and 13 research centers worldwide.
Frequently asked questions
Takasago International Corporation operates in four main business areas:
- Fragrances
- Fragrance compounds
- Essential oils
- Aroma chemicals
- Flavors
- Natural flavors
- Synthetic flavors
- Food ingredients
- Aroma Ingredients
- L-menthol production
- Asymmetric synthesis
- Natural extracts
- Fine Chemicals
- Chemical intermediates
- Industrial ingredients
- Performance chemicals
The company integrates research, development, and manufacturing capabilities across these divisions.
Takasago International Corporation maintains these operational standards:
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The company employs 4,041 people globally and generates annual sales of 195,940 million yen.
Takasago International Corporation maintains a global operational network:
- Manufacturing Facilities
- 25 factories worldwide
- Production sites in Asia, Europe, and Americas
- Regional supply chain centers
- Research Centers
- 13 research facilities globally
- Technology development labs
- Application centers
Corporate Information:
Global HeadquartersTakasago International Corporation
Nihonbashi Takashimaya Mitsui Building
5-1, Nihonbashi-Shitaya 2-chome
Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-8439, Japan
More details about Takasago
A legacy of innovation in fragrance and flavor
Takasago International Corporation, founded in 1920 by Japanese chemists, has evolved into a global leader in fragrance manufacturing and flavor development. From its beginnings as a fragrance company, it now employs over 4,000 professionals worldwide.
Advanced research and development facilities
With 13 research facilities and 25 factories across the globe, including a cosmetic lab in São Paulo, Brazil, Takasago International Corporation maintains high standards in product development and quality control. The company’s presence at 200 Rua Francisco Foga serves the growing South American market.
Four main business divisions
Flavor and fragrance expertise
The company specializes in creating unique flavors and fragrances for various applications. Their research teams work on developing new compounds and improving existing formulations.
Aroma ingredients and fine chemicals
Takasago’s technical capabilities include the successful industrialization of l-menthol asymmetric synthesis in 1983, demonstrating their expertise in chemical manufacturing processes.
Quality assurance and certifications
The company maintains multiple international certifications including ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, ISO/IEC17025, and FSSC22000, ensuring consistent quality across all operations.
Global market presence
Operating in 28 countries and regions, Takasago International Corporation has established a strong global network. Their financial stability is reflected in consolidated sales of 195,940 million yen and a capital base of 9.2 billion yen.
Research and development focus
The company’s commitment to innovation is evident through their network of research facilities, where teams work on new product development and process improvements in aroma ingredients and flavor compounds.
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