Browse Prepared Foods (Sōzai) / Ready-to-Eat 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.
Frozen food OEM manufacturer in Kobe. Specializes in Western-style prepared foods including minced cutlets, croquettes, and hamburgs using Kobe beef and Japanese wagyu. Supplies department stores and hotels.
Part of the Commissary Eight Group, established in 1998. IFD specializes in manufacturing emergency rations and health foods using freeze-dry technology. The company holds both FSSC 22000 and ISO 22000 certifications.
A retort food OEM specialist manufacturer based in Mizuho Town, Tokyo. The company has extensive production experience in retort-packaged stewed dishes such as braised pork belly, simmered beef tendon, stewed offal, and char siu, as well as various curries, stews, and sauces.
A specialist manufacturer of kombu tea and ume-kombu tea, founded in 1958. Operating from an ISO-certified factory, the company handles small-lot OEM production of a wide range of powdered food products including kombu tea, ochazuke seasoning, powdered soups, and seasonings.
A long-established manufacturer that succeeded in developing Japan's first solid curry roux in 1950. With a track record of over 2,000 varieties in retort curry OEM development, the company handles a wide range of products including regional specialty curries, commercial curries for hotels, and curries supervised by renowned restaurants.
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Specialist manufacturer of commercial gyoza wrappers. Produces approximately 100 types of commercial gyoza wrappers at their Nagoya factory, with frozen gyoza and shumai also produced at their Hamamatsu factory. HACCP-compliant quality control, awarded the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare's 'Excellent Food Hygiene Facility' commendation. OEM available.
Seasoning OEM manufacturer established in 2009. Offers OEM production of sauces, dipping sauces, soups, and dressings from small lots. Halal certified by the Japan Islamic Culture Center, with track record of food exports to the Middle East.
Retort OEM specialist established in 1970, part of the House Foods Group. FSSC 22000 and ISO 14001 certified. Boasts a track record of over 1,000 recipe developments, providing contract manufacturing for retort foods including braised pork, curry, and stew.
Meat processing manufacturer established in 1980. With half a century of history, they develop OEM/PB products including roast beef, steak, and karaage fried chicken. Operates a headquarters factory plus a facility in Asagiri Town, Kuma District, supporting everything from sample prototyping to mass production.
Incorporated in 2016. Provides OEM contract manufacturing for processed meat products including chashu pork, roast beef, ham, and hamburger steaks. Strengths in high flavor reproduction capability from the founder's professional chef background, with small-lot prototyping and production. Also handles retort and frozen prepared foods.
Established soy sauce brewery founded in 1882 and incorporated in 1950. Offers extensive OEM production spanning soy sauce, miso, pasta sauce, hot pot soup base, retort foods, and spices. HACCP implemented across all three factories with SQF international certification.
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Frozen seafood processing manufacturer established in 1980. Ships squid tempura, squid karaage, white fish fritters, vegetable tempura, and other fried products nationwide. Primary business is OEM production for major food manufacturers and co-ops.
Frozen food manufacturer established in 1978. Core business includes bread crumbs, tempura batter balls, pizza, and frozen bread. Strengths in OEM supply of frozen pizza dough and tempura coating materials. Operates as a group of four companies.
Frozen pizza OEM manufacturer established in 1986, originating from a pizza delivery chain. Known as Japan's first pizza delivery company, with over 40 years of pizza manufacturing expertise. Provides original frozen pizza OEM to companies nationwide.
Pioneer of frozen pizza in Japan since 1964. Offers OEM production centered on wheat products including chilled/frozen pizza, naan, and tortilla. Holds high market share in chilled pizza for supermarkets. Over 60 years of pizza manufacturing expertise.
Frozen food contract manufacturing OEM company. Handles a wide range from pizza, croquettes, hamburger steaks, and gyoza to prepared dishes and sweets. Boasts an industry-leading network of approximately 40 partner factories. Provides end-to-end support from planning to production regardless of scale, from convenience stores to individual restaurants.
Commercial frozen food manufacturer established in 1962, part of the Umios Group. Their Shimizu factory produces approximately 2 million meals per day. Handles PB and OEM production of gratin, doria, hamburger steaks, croquettes, and more. FSSC 22000 certified.
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Frozen food manufacturer established in 1979. Specializes in croquettes, gratin, and spring rolls, with extensive OEM production for convenience stores and major supermarkets. Strengths in product development using Hokkaido ingredients. All factories ISO 9001 and FSSC 22000 certified.
A commercial food manufacturer with over 100 years of history, founded in 1911 as Japan's first chutney maker. Handles OEM contract manufacturing for a wide range of products including seasoned rice mixes, curry sauce, roux, and prepared dishes. Possesses proprietary production techniques such as roux roasted over direct flame for extended periods and simmered syrups.
Key regulations and requirements for importing Prepared Foods (Sōzai) / Ready-to-Eat from Japan
Prepared and ready-to-eat Japanese foods (bento items, frozen meals, retort pouch foods) must meet FDA requirements including HACCP-based food safety plans, proper thermal processing registration for low-acid canned foods, and comprehensive allergen labeling.
Prepared foods must meet Japan's food safety regulations. For meat-containing products, MAFF export certificates may be required.
Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW)
Facilities must have a written Food Safety Plan under FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act) with hazard analysis, preventive controls, and monitoring procedures.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Retort pouch and canned products with pH above 4.6 must register as LACF facilities with FDA and file scheduled process information (21 CFR Parts 108 & 113).
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Products containing meat or poultry are regulated by USDA-FSIS (not FDA) and face stricter import requirements including plant equivalency assessments. Japan currently has USDA equivalency for some products.
4-8 months (LACF registration if applicable, food safety plan development, labeling)
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.