Browse Beverages OEM and contract manufacturers in Japan. Find manufacturing partners for private label and contract production. Filter by small lot options and sample availability. Free consultations available.
Beverage OEM lets you outsource the production of soft drinks, juices, tea-based drinks, functional beverages, alcoholic beverages, and more. Manufacturers handle PET bottles, cans, paper cartons, and pouches, and many accept small-lot private-brand (PB) beverage development. With growing health-drink and craft-beverage markets, OEM demand continues to rise.
Beverage OEM manufacturer founded in 1957. Offers contract manufacturing for vegetable juices, health drinks, fruit juices, and more. Their FSSC 22000 certified factory supports both proposal-based and reproduction-based OEM. Capable of ultra-small lots from 60L in glass bottles.
Tea trading company founded in 1969. Offers end-to-end OEM services from global sourcing of herbs, black tea, Chinese tea, and maté tea to final product manufacturing. Pioneer of herbal tea culture in Japan. Exclusive Japanese distributor for Germany's Pompadour brand.
Health tea and herbal tea specialist with over 40 years in tea manufacturing and over 20 years in OEM/PB production. Track record of over 500 products. Handles more than 300 types of raw materials, providing original blends at small lots and competitive pricing.
Development-oriented beverage manufacturer founded in 1955 and incorporated in 1969. The majority of production is ODM/OEM for major beverage makers, with extensive track record. Pioneered canned coffee contract manufacturing in 1969. ISO 9001 certified.
A dairy manufacturer founded in 1933 with over 90 years of history in the Chichibu region. In addition to manufacturing milk and dairy beverages, the company operates ODM and OEM services. It provides integrated support from planning and development to raw material procurement and bottling. Small-lot contract manufacturing is available, with experience in beverage OEM including regional cider products.
A tea merchant in Kakegawa City, Shizuoka Prefecture, founded in 1933 with over 90 years of history. Based in Kakegawa, a renowned production area for deep-steamed tea, the company handles everything from green tea procurement to bag packaging, canning, tea bag production, powder processing, and PET bottle raw material supply. Also manufactures matcha and develops, plans, and exports products for overseas markets. Small-lot OEM production available.
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Soybean-processed-food manufacturer in Yokkaichi City, Mie Prefecture, established in 1968. The proprietary fine pulverization technology pulverizes whole soybeans to the 20 μm level, establishing a 'whole-soybean process' that emits no okara residue. Centered on concentrated soymilk using 100% domestic soybeans, the company manufactures tofu, fried tofu, soy meat and more. Export track record in 30 countries worldwide.
A development-oriented OEM contract manufacturer with over 30 years of experience. Based at its Tokyo headquarters and Kanto factory in Tamamura, Gunma Prefecture, offers contract manufacturing of soft drinks and beauty/health foods. Possesses extensive know-how in manufacturing a wide variety of beauty and health beverages, accepting contracts from the development stage for both carbonated and non-carbonated drinks. Holds three international standard certifications.
Founded in 1896, the oldest surviving Japanese ramune (Japanese lemonade) manufacturer. Leveraging Toyama's abundant water resources, the company expands its own brand products and OEM/ODM contract manufacturing for other companies including soft drinks, jellies, beauty/health drinks and confectionery. With over 120 years of beverage manufacturing technology since founding, also strong in beauty and health drink development.
A company specializing in mineral water OEM and private brand business, established in 1985. Produces natural water at two facilities: Tsukigase Factory in Nara Prefecture and Daisen Factory in Tottori Prefecture. Handles original label-designed product manufacturing for diverse clients including supermarkets, drugstores, hotels, vending machines, and fitness facilities.
A mineral water manufacturer located at 615 meters above sea level on the northern foothills of Mt. Fuji in Yamanashi Prefecture. The company draws subterranean water from 100 meters underground and specializes in cold-pack filling in a clean room environment without heat sterilization. With over 30 years of OEM production experience for major beverage brands, the company maintains a quality management system based on HACCP methodology.
A development-oriented beverage manufacturer founded in Gifu City in 1955 and incorporated in 1969. The company manufactures coffee beverages, dairy beverages, soft drinks, lactic acid bacteria beverages, alcoholic beverages, and other products. It is involved in numerous private brands for major enterprises and provides comprehensive ODM and OEM production services from planning through manufacturing and delivery.
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A brewing manufacturer in Yonezawa, Yamagata Prefecture, boasting 192 years of history. In addition to manufacturing and selling miso, amazake (sweet rice drink), and koji made primarily from rice koji, the company also handles OEM and ODM contract manufacturing. In partnership with Koji Company Co., Ltd., it provides comprehensive support from fermented food product development, including powder processing, to package design. Committed to crafting body-friendly products using natural ingredients.
A long-established katsuobushi (dried bonito) specialist in Yaizu, founded in 1782 (Tenmei 2) with over 241 years of history. Committed to premium ingredients and traditional methods while pursuing the highest quality. Extensive OEM and collaboration track record, including dashi packs for Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten, major airlines, and KALDI Coffee Farm.
A specialist rice-koji manufacturer founded in 1988, part of the Kosei Sangyo Group. Provides manufacturing and OEM/ODM services for amazake, rice koji, plant milk and related products. Production at FSSC 22000 certified domestic factories. Amazake under the "Kojiya Satomura" brand has reached the top spot on Rakuten.
Founded in 1959, the company has grown through a dual business model of contract manufacturing and proprietary brand products, primarily focused on vegetable and fruit beverages. With manufacturing facilities in three locations—Nagano, Hokkaido, and Aomori—the company accommodates all container types including cans, PET bottles, paper containers, glass bottles, and pouches. The company also actively invests in the development of foods with functional claims.
Contract manufacturer of health foods, supplements, and beverages specializing in functional natural ingredients. Provides integrated services from raw material research and development to manufacturing, with a focus on evidence-based, high-quality products. Supports various packaging formats including spout pouches, bottles, and PET bottles. Certified with Health Food GMP, ISO 9001, and Informed Factory accreditation.
An established beverage manufacturer founded in 1953. Specializes in OEM/ODM manufacturing of carbonated beverages such as ramune and regional cider. Accommodates a wide range of containers from PET bottles to glass bottles, providing one-stop services from raw material procurement to packaging and shipping. Has extensive experience in OEM manufacturing for major brand owners, delivering flexible lot management and short lead times.
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Specialized OEM manufacturer of bottled soft drinks established in 1966. Provides end-to-end service from ingredient selection, formulation proposal, prototype, stability testing through to product commercialization. Strong in OEM of beauty and health drinks containing collagen, placenta and similar ingredients. ISO 9001 / HACCP compliant facility.
Key regulations and requirements for importing Beverages from Japan
Japanese beverages (green tea, ramune, fruit juices, functional drinks) have strong demand in the US. In addition to standard FDA food requirements, beverages may face specific regulations regarding caffeine content, functional ingredient claims, and container requirements.
All beverages must comply with Japan's food safety standards including microbiological criteria and additive limits.
Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW)
Standard FDA facility registration and Prior Notice requirements apply to all food imports including beverages.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Beverages must display Nutrition Facts with added sugars declaration. Juice content percentage must be stated for drinks claiming to contain juice.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Any beverage with more than 0.5% ABV is classified as an alcoholic beverage and requires TTB approval, a Federal Basic Permit, and COLA. This may affect fermented drinks like kombucha or amazake.
3-5 months for standard beverages; 6-12 months if TTB involvement needed
Japanese beverages including green tea, fruit juices, and functional drinks face standard GACC registration and GB standard requirements. Beverages with health claims may need health food (Blue Hat) registration.
Official health certificate required for beverage exports to China.
Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW)
Standard GACC facility registration and CIQ inspection at port of entry.
General Administration of Customs of China (GACC)
Must comply with GB 7101 (Beverages), GB 2760 (Additives), and GB 7718 (Labeling). Specific standards exist for categories like fruit juices (GB/T 31121) and tea drinks (GB/T 21733).
State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR)
Beverages with alcohol content above 0.5% may be classified as alcoholic beverages, requiring different import licenses and facing higher tariffs.
4-8 months
This information is provided for reference purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Regulations may change. Please consult with qualified trade compliance professionals for your specific situation.
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