The UNITED Table – Art of Soy Sauce: A Conversation with Moromi’s Founder

Join us at the United Table for a conversation with Bob Florence, founder of Moromi, whose handcrafted shoyu, miso, and hot sauces have put North Stonington on the fermentation map.

Discover how his passion for Japanese soy sauce tradition led to building a small-batch production facility in Connecticut, and how he blends age-old methods with creative innovation. Get a rare peek into the shoyu-making process and hear what’s next for Moromi as it continues to honor and reimagine the world of ferments.

• How Moromi Was Started The story behind the brand and its roots in Japanese tradition
• Looking Ahead What’s next for Moromi and the evolving world of ferments
• Finding Inspiration What sparked Bob’s interest in fermentation and shoyu
• Carrying Tradition Forward Honoring history while adapting to modern contexts
• The Shoyu-Making Process From soybeans and Koji to rich, complex flavor