Kyowa Hakko, an international health ingredients manufacturer, has become a world leader in the development, manufacturing and marketing of pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals and food products. A pioneer in the development and application of fermentation technology, Kyowa Hakko has maintained a constant commitment to research, developing innovative products and quality management. Kyowa Hakko is guided by its corporate mission to improve the health and well-being of people worldwide. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, the company operates in North America as Kyowa Hakko U.S.A., Inc. from its main offices in New York and California. Internationally, Kyowa Hakko operates in more than 80 countries through over 50 corporate facilities, subsidiaries and affiliates. Kyowa Hakko U.S.A. offers manufacturers and formulators one of the industry's most extensive lines of over 50 amino acids and related compounds, including D-Amino acids and branch-chain amino acids, as well as nucleic acids, bio-products and fine chemicals. Kyowa Hakko U.S.A also has a wide range of specialty industrial chemicals used in the manufacture of coatings, resins, lubricants and cosmetics.