Nichirei Corporation, established in 1942 and based in Tokyo, is a major Japanese conglomerate best known for its frozen foods, temperature-controlled logistics, marine and meat products, and a growing biosciences division. While their core business lies in food production and distribution, Nichirei continues to expand its bioscience operations, including research reagent development and biological storage services, supporting both domestic and international life-science initiatives. A key highlight of its bioscience portfolio is the FASTKIT® series, a line of rapid immunoassay diagnostic kits used for the detection of foodborne pathogens, allergens, and residual antibiotics. Designed for both speed and accuracy, FASTKIT® products are widely adopted in food safety laboratories and quality control settings, offering reliable on-site testing that streamlines workflows and enhances public health assurance across the food industry.
