Food OEM Manufacturers in Japan

Founded in 1884, Kane Shichi is a long-established dashi and dried goods manufacturer with the motto "100 Years of Flavor Making." They produce katsuobushi, kombu, niboshi, nori, and offer natural dashi packs, powdered dashi, and furikake. Over 33 products are Halal certified, and they provide OEM contract manufacturing services.

Formerly Shimonita Bussan (founded 1986). Holds production at Shimonita, Gunma Prefecture — a famed konjac region — and manufactures konjac, shirataki, tokoroten and jelly. Konjac jelly using Gunma-grown konjac powder is the core product. FSSC 22000 certified.

An established miso and soy sauce brewing company founded in 1906. Provides OEM contract manufacturing of custom condiments tailored to each client's specifications. Capable of filling containers ranging from 150ml PET bottles to 20L QB containers, with additional production lines for small sachets and spout packs. First company in Kumamoto Prefecture to obtain HACCP certification.

Founded in 1928. A natural-fermentation soybean-miso maker known for over 80 years as "Kuramoto Masuzuka Miso". Holds approximately 400 large cedar barrels (the most in Japan) and continues to use natural fermentation with long aging (1.5+ years). For OEM contract manufacturing, supports custom labeling and package design.

A soy sauce brewing manufacturer headquartered in Tatebayashi City, Gunma Prefecture. The company engages in comprehensive operations spanning soy sauce fermentation, manufacturing and sales of processed condiments, and research and development. The company actively responds to contract manufacturing for OEM and PB products. The company is capable of handling specialty products including Halal certification-compliant products, additive-free products, and gluten-free soy sauce.

Founded in Meiji 44. A brewing manufacturer headquartered in Kanazawa Ōno, one of Japan's five major soy sauce production regions. Offers OEM contract manufacturing for soy sauce, miso, amazake, dressing, mentsuyu, and other products. Holds FSSC22000, Halal, and Organic certifications, and possesses liquid small-package filling equipment.

Specializes in OEM manufacturing of chilled prepared foods including sushi, bento, onigiri, okowa (sticky rice), and frozen foods. Multiple award winner at the "Bento & Side Dish Grand Prix." Obtained HACCP certification in 2012 and ISO 22000 in 2015.

A long-established bean-snack manufacturer founded in 1869 (Meiji 2). Processes beans (soybeans, broad beans, etc.) and nuts (peanuts, walnuts, etc.) using proprietary methods. Also produces vegetable and fruit chips, and offers integrated OEM service from planning to packaging. Brand name: "Mametoku".

A frozen confectionery manufacturer specializing in frozen cakes since 1980. The company produces over 250 types of cakes including OEM products and ships approximately 30 million units annually. The company operates a HACCP-compliant facility and also operates the commercial frozen cake brand 'SWEETS PRO'.

A comprehensive snack manufacturer founded in 1995. Handling over 10,000 product items combined with proprietary brands and OEM/PB offerings, the company covers a wide range of categories including delicacies, legume-based snacks, seafood-based snacks, and nuts. FSSC 22000 and JFS-B certifications have been obtained.

An established rice cracker manufacturer founded in Taisho 12. Engaged in OEM manufacturing of shrimp crackers and snack confectionery, capable of responding from planning to prototyping and proposal in as little as one week. Supplies broadly to supermarkets, convenience stores, and drugstores nationwide.

A flour manufacturer founded in 1940 in Sakurai City, Nara Prefecture. In addition to manufacturing approximately 200 types of wheat flour, the company provides OEM manufacturing of premix flour for bread, noodles, confectionery, and batter applications. Small-lot production from 200kg is available, with flexible accommodation of diverse formulations including materials with strong colors and aromas. Operating as a "Flour Products General Consultation Office," the company supports original product development that addresses customer challenges.

A major OEM manufacturer of health foods and pharmaceuticals headquartered in Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture. Founded in 1907, the company began as a beekeeping business. With 1,641 employees and revenue exceeding ¥36.6 billion, it provides one-stop OEM services from raw-material processing through ingredient development. Holds proprietary technologies in freeze-drying, fermentation, and natural-extract concentration. Strong in development and manufacturing of foods with functional claims (kinōsei hyōji shokuhin). Operates four factories: Motosu, Ikeda, Ibigawa, and Next Stage.

A pickled plum manufacturer headquartered in Minabe Town, Wakayama Prefecture. Founded in 1948, the company boasts over 70 years of expertise in plum products. Located in the birthplace of Nanko plums, it uses plums from a production area certified as a UNESCO World Agricultural Heritage Site. As a major pickled plum manufacturer with approximately 121 employees, the company supplies commercial-grade pickled plums and provides OEM manufacturing services. The company obtained SQF certification in 2020.

A food manufacturer headquartered in Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo. A 100-year company founded in 1912. Engaged in the manufacturing and sales of margarine, mayonnaise, and dressing products. Operates a JAS-certified mayonnaise factory in Shiga. Offers multiple types of mayonnaise including whole egg type and egg yolk type. Supplies a wide range of products from school lunches to commercial food service. Operates three factories: Kasukabe Factory (Saitama), Shiga Factory, and Bihoro Factory (Hokkaido).

A halal food manufacturer headquartered in Nakano Ward, Tokyo. Established in 1985, Japan's first specialized Turkish import trading company. Since 2016, it has manufactured frozen prepared dishes, confectionery and bread, and bento boxes at one of Japan's few fully halal-certified factories. The company also accepts contract manufacturing in small lots, which major factories cannot accommodate. Its strength lies in the development of unique halal food products utilizing Turkish culinary expertise.