Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCG Group) will expand its Sugar Ester emulsifier production capacity by adding a new line (production capacity: 1,100 tons/year) to the production facilities scheduled to go into full-scale operation in March 2024 (production capacity: 2,000 tons/year) at the Mitsubishi Chemical Kyushu Plant to help meet the global demand for high-quality food products. Construction of the new line began in January 2024, and operation is scheduled to start in March 2026.

Sugar Ester production facility (2,000 tons/year) scheduled to go into full-scale operation in March 2024; a new line capable of producing 1,100 tons/year is to be added in March 2026 (Mitsubishi Chemical Kyushu Plant)

Sugar Ester is an emulsifier made primarily from sucrose and fatty acids derived from vegetable oils and fats. It functions to mix water and oil evenly, helping to maintain quality during food processing, distribution, and storage, and is used across a wide range of food products.

To meet steady domestic demand, growing overseas demand from China and other countries, and BCP requirements, the MCG Group plans to start full-scale operation of the production facilities at the Kyushu Plant (2,000 tons/year) in March 2024 to complement those at the Tokai Plant.

The MCG Group is also considering establishing sales offices in various regions this spring to strengthen its marketing structure in Europe, the US, and Southeast Asia, and has already begun improving the texture and taste of products and otherwise designing products to meet customer needs.