Founded in 1972, Kikkoman Foods is a food manufacturing facility that provides a range of soy and related products. It is owned and operated by Kikkoman Corporation, which operates a chain of food processing units throughout the world. Kikkoman Corporation operates production facilities in the United States, Netherlands, Japan, Singapore, Taiwan and China. It provides soy sauce and a variety of Japanese dishes. The company additionally offers recipes for several culinary items. Kikkoman Corporation also takes part in cultural exchange programs.