Major food manufacturer Nissui will build a new factory in Kitakyushu’s Tobata Ward, slated to begin operations in 2027. The plant, located on the site of a former facility closed in 2022, will also consolidate production from an existing nearby plant. It will produce frozen foods and fish sausages. Mayor Kazuhisa Takeuchi welcomed the investment, calling it a sign of industrial expansion in the city. Source: Nissui

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