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What is the Nagano Prefectural Federation of Miso Manufacturers Cooperatives?

The Nagano Prefectural Federation of Miso Manufacturers Cooperatives is an organization that works to improve the quality of Shinshu miso even more by jointly purchasing ingredients, conducting research and training technical experts in its manufacturing.



Overview

Chairman Aoki Tokio
Established April 1950
Membership 8 cooperatives (100 companies as of January 2020)
Business details ■ Joint purchasing of miso ingredients
■ Managing training courses (one semester for 2 years) for technical experts in miso making
■ Production and sale of the lactic acid bacteria and yeast necessary for making miso
■ Shinshu Miso Lab operations
・ Guiding on a routine-run of factories
・ Technical consulting
・ Research and technology development
・ Conducting analysis on request
・ Joint sales of koji culture
・ Holding technical seminars and presenting research results
■ Disseminate knowledge and educational information about the cooperatives’ business
■ PR activities through the Miso Health Promotion Committee
■ Maintenance and joint promotion of the “Shinshu miso” collective trademark
■ Coordinating with miso wholesalers

Affiliated Groups

Cooperative name Location and telephone number
Saku Miso and Soy Sauce Manufacturers Cooperative 1-7-11 Aramachi, Komoro 384-0014
Saku 0267-22-0007
Office 026-228-1221
Office fax 026-228-9178
Ueda Miso and Soy Sauce Manufacturers Cooperative 4-12-21 Chuo, Ueda 386-0006
Ueda 0268-22-2280
Office 026-228-1221
Office fax 026-228-9178
Nagano Miso and Soy Sauce Manufacturers Cooperative 2180 Kazama Shimokawahara, Nagano 381-0023
Nagano 026-235-4022
Office 026-228-1221
Office fax 026-228-9178
Takamizu Miso and Soy Sauce Manufacturers Cooperative 1008 Nishijo, Nakano 383-0042
Nakano 0269-26-2534
FAX 0269-22-8048
Matsumoto Miso and Soy Sauce Manufacturers Cooperative 4-21 Ichiba, Matsumoto 399-0004
Matsumoto 0263-26-0507
FAX 0263-27-0803
Shinshu Suwa Miso Manufacturers Cooperative 2-10-24 Suwa, Suwa 392-0004
Suwa 0266-52-0446
FAX 0266-58-4259
Kamiina Miso Manufacturers Cooperative 2701 Nishiminowa, Ina 399-4501
Minowa 0265-74-1911
FAX 0265-74-1878
Iida Miso and Soy Sauce Manufacturers Cooperative 2-217 Odori, Iida 395-0056
Office 0265-22-1234
FAX 0265-22-0670

History

1959

1961

Shinshu Miso Research Institute opened

Shinshu Miso Research Institute Southern Nagano Branch opened

Location

Nagano Prefectural Federation of Miso Manufacturers Cooperatives

■ 1-1-2 Wakasato, Nagano 380-0928
■ Tel 026-228-1221 (representative)
■ FAX 026-228-9178