| | SPEECH BY MR THARMAN SHANMUGARATNAM,MINISTER FOR EDUCATION, AT KIKKOMAN SINGAPORE 20TH ANNIVERSARY DINNER, 6 OCTOBER ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04) |
 | | Kikkoman exemplifies the enduring strengths of a traditional company, in a traditional industry, that has not only survived but thrived. |
 | | He attributed this to Kikkoman’s boldness in moving into new areas rather than seeking to survive in traditional fields, as well as its reliance on a strong core competency - Kikkoman knows a lot about yeast, which is a common factor in most of its activities. |
 | | When EDB staff were taken on a tour of the Kikkoman plant earlier this year, they were impressed with Kikkoman's dedication to continue with the traditional process of brewing soya sauce naturally over six months, despite the practices adopted by several of their competitors abroad who use chemical products to produce soya sauce more quickly. |
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