Makoto Turns Up the Heat with ‘Boom Boom’ Sauce and New Factory Expansion
July 23, 2025 | 2 min to read
Melbourne, Florida — Makoto, the beloved brand behind the iconic hand- crafted, chef-created Makoto dressings and sauces, is experiencing record demand and expanding operations accordingly. The company is producing 36,000 bottles daily and is now growing into its fourth production facility to keep pace with its rapidly increasing national footprint.
As part of its ongoing innovation, Makoto is also excited to announce the launch of its newest product: Boom Boom Sauce. A much-requested addition, this sauce balances a sweet, honey- like flavor with a bold kick of spice at the end. It’s just hot enough to deliver flavor—but still perfectly enjoyable by all.
“Our fresh, gourmet dressings—like our classic Ginger and Honey Ginger varieties—have long been fan favorites,” Wayne Brown, National Sales Manager. “We felt this was the perfect time to introduce a new product that captures the high-quality, gourmet flavors Makoto is known for, while offering even more versatility as a marinade, sauce, or dip.”
In addition to expanding its product line and facilities, Makoto continues to add to and evolve its packaging to meet modern retail and foodservice needs. The brand now offers versatile formats including PC cups, pouches, gallon jugs, and more, allowing for expanded usage across restaurants, foodservice, and home kitchens.
The story of Makoto Dressing started as a steakhouse in 1982 and took a transformative turn when it was acquired in 1985 by Thomas Cobb. Due to high demand from the customers at the restaurant, Cobb began bottling the signature dressing and selling it locally. That momentum quickly attracted attention from a major retailer in the area, which led to a DSD (Direct-store- delivery) partnership—and a launch that sparked nationwide success and a plethora of retail partnerships.
Today, Makoto is still a family-owned business with three generations of the family providing a variety of products that can be found in major retailers across all 50 states. To see a list of available locations, visit https://www.makotodressing.com/find-us.
Makoto remains committed to quality, fresh ingredients, uniqueness of flavor, and continued innovation as it expands its product offerings and national presence.
About Makoto
Purchased in 1985 and based in Melbourne, Florida, Makoto, originating from a Japanese Steakhouse, is now a premium producer of dressings and sauces inspired by Japanese flavors. Available nationwide, Makoto products are known for their fresh, high-quality ingredients, Chef- created recipes, bold taste and versatility across culinary applications.
VISIT MAKOTO at www.makotodressing.com and follow Makoto at www.instagram.com/makotodressingofficial