Food OEM Manufacturers in Japan

Leading health food and pharmaceutical CDMO established in 1993. Headquartered in Fuji City, Shizuoka, with 16 GMP-certified production sites providing end-to-end OEM manufacturing for supplements and functional foods.

Founded in 1953 in Gifu. Established baked goods OEM manufacturer with dual Organic JAS and FDA registration, enabling US export. Produces bar-shaped baked goods (40-120mm) with functional ingredients like soy, okara, and protein. Offers full-order and semi-order manufacturing with 100+ annual recipe consultations.

Founded in 1973 in Ama, Aichi. The only baked goods factory in Japan with organic JAS certification, enabling organic OEM production. Manufactures rusks, cereal bars, granola, and cookies. Over 60 years of manufacturing experience with OEM products for Tokyo Skytree and Haneda Airport.

A plant-fermented extract specialist manufacturer founded in 1976. Uses approximately 80 types of raw materials centered on mugwort, producing enzyme products fermented and matured slowly in ceramic jars. Some 80-90% of its products are OEM or private-label, with fully integrated contract services covering raw material procurement, planning, processing, manufacturing, and packaging. Supports liquid, paste, capsule, tablet, and other formats.

A umeboshi (pickled plum) specialist manufacturer based in Shirahama Town, Wakayama Prefecture. Successfully commercialized Japan's first crispy ume product made from Kishu-grown plums, holding the No. 1 national market share. Manufactures umeboshi, ume paste, crispy ume, and related products at a Wakayama Prefecture hygiene management certified factory. Handles OEM contract manufacturing for major convenience stores, restaurant chains, and food manufacturers.

A Kobe-based kelp and seaweed processing manufacturer founded in 1930. Handles the manufacturing and processing of kelp tsukudani, salted kelp, tororo kelp, dashi kelp, kelp rolls, kamameshi seasoning mix, dried hijiki, and more. Accepts OEM and private-label contract manufacturing in a clean room factory with FSSC22000 certification. Small and mid-sized lots available.

A comprehensive food manufacturer established in 1960. Drawing on over 50 years of traditional craftsmanship cultivated through its predecessor Omiya Ham, the company handles OEM manufacturing of a variety of hams and bacons for commercial and gift use, as well as bento ingredients for convenience stores. Operates a HACCP-approved manufacturing system capable of flexibly accommodating small-lot orders.

A workshop in Murakami City, Niigata Prefecture, handcrafting ham and sausages for over 30 years. Winner of a gold award at the DLG German Agricultural Society international quality competition. Provides OEM manufacturing services targeting livestock farmers, restaurants, and hotels. Handles a wide variety of ingredients including pork, chicken, wild boar, venison, and lamb.

A meat processing manufacturer based in Murayama City, Yamagata Prefecture, holding JAS certification and HACCP implementation. Specializes in the manufacturing and sale of salami sausage, dry sausage, beef jerky, and pork jerky. Uses carefully selected fresh livestock meat and accepts OEM contract manufacturing tailored to a wide range of customer needs.

A processed cheese specialist manufacturer wholly owned by Morinaga Milk Industry. Home to one of Japan's largest factories, producing approximately 20% of domestic processed cheese output. In addition to manufacturing Kraft brand products, the company handles contract manufacturing for private-label products across various clients. Possesses the technical capability to produce over 160 varieties of cheese products and holds FSSC22000 certification.

A confectionery OEM contract manufacturer based in Wakayama City. They handle a wide variety of baked goods including roll cakes, baumkuchen, castella, and cookies. In 2018, all three of their factories obtained Wakayama Prefecture HACCP certification, ensuring rigorous quality control standards.

A dairy manufacturer established in 1953 in Hakodate, Hokkaido. Ranked sixth in Japan for domestic raw milk procurement, they produce powdered milk, concentrated milk, butter, yogurt, and cheese. The company is HACCP certified.

A contract manufacturer specializing in tablet confectionery, founded in 1973 in Uji, Kyoto. With over 40 tableting machines and a track record of producing more than 1,000 product varieties, they hold FSSC 22000 and GMP certifications.

Established in 1991, Kyoto Grain System processes agricultural products through steaming, roasting, and grinding to produce beverage and food ingredients. The company holds both Organic JAS and FSSC 22000 certifications.

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.

Established in 1971, this cooperative produces approximately two-thirds of Ishikawa Prefecture's total miso output. They have the capacity to fill up to one million spout pouches per month, serving both their own brands and OEM clients.

A meat processing manufacturer based in Sakai City, Osaka, founded in 1996. The company specializes in yakitori and skewered products, handling everything from chicken processing to heat-treated products. It holds Osaka Prefecture HACCP certification.

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.