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Who owns KEWPIE Mayonnaise?

KEWPIE Mayonnaise is owned by Kewpie (Japan, TSE: 2809).[1]

This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.

Key facts

Current owner
Kewpie Corporation reported
Owned since
Not recorded
Previous owner
None recorded
Owner HQ
🇯🇵 Japan, Tokyo
Origin
🇯🇵 Japan
Founded
1925 by Toichiro Nakashima
Category
FoodCondiments, sauces & seasoningsMayonnaise & dressings
Parent ticker
TSE: 2809
Last verified
· 1 sources

About KEWPIE Mayonnaise

KEWPIE Mayonnaise was launched in 1925 by Kewpie founder Toichiro Nakashima, who had tasted mayonnaise while studying in the United States in the 1910s. It is made only with egg yolks rather than whole eggs, uses a vinegar Kewpie brews from apple juice and malt, contains no preservatives, holds the top share of the Japanese market and marked its centenary in March 2025.

Ownership timeline of KEWPIE Mayonnaise

Owners of KEWPIE Mayonnaise over 1925 to 2026 Kewpie start not recorded–present Kewpie (start not recorded) 19401960198020002020
  1. ? – present Kewpie [1] reported

Where KEWPIE Mayonnaise sits in Kewpie

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the parent company of KEWPIE Mayonnaise?

The parent company of KEWPIE Mayonnaise is Kewpie, a publicly listed company headquartered in Japan.

Is KEWPIE Mayonnaise Japanese?

Yes. KEWPIE Mayonnaise originated in Japan in 1925 and its owner, Kewpie, is also headquartered in Japan.

Is KEWPIE Mayonnaise still owned by Kewpie?

Yes. As of 16 September 2026, KEWPIE Mayonnaise is still owned by Kewpie. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.

Sources (1) & corrections

Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.

  1. [1] Kewpie Corporation Annual Securities Report 2025 — Kewpie Corporation, Annual report; retrieved 16 September 2026.

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