Kenmin Foods Co., Ltd. | Noodles / Bihun / Harusame / Pho NoodlesOEM Manufacturing (Hyogo)

About Kenmin Foods Co., Ltd. OEM Manufacturing

A rice noodle specialist manufacturer founded in Kobe in 1950. Commanding approximately 50% of Japan's rice vermicelli market and about 60% of the domestic rice noodle market, the company is the industry leader. Its flagship product "Kenmin Yaki Bihun" holds a Guinness World Record. The company also provides OEM supply for commercial use, with extensive distribution channels including convenience stores, school meal programs, and restaurant chains.

Business Activities of Kenmin Foods Co., Ltd.

• Kenmin Food Corporation specializes in manufacturing and distributing rice-based processed foods including rice vermicelli (baifun)
• rice pasta
• rice paper
• and cellophane noodles. The company also manufactures and distributes frozen foods and oolong tea
• and operates proprietary restaurants and foodservice establishments. As a leading specialist in the domestic rice vermicelli market
• Kenmin Food holds approximately 43% market share.

Kenmin Foods Co., Ltd. Features & Strengths

• Founded in 1950|Over 50% domestic rice vermicelli market share|Guinness World Record certified|Contract OEM manufacturing for commercial use|Supply track record for convenience stores
• school meals
• and restaurant chains

Kenmin Foods Co., Ltd. Specialties

Rice vermicelli|Pho noodles|Rice pasta|Stir-fried rice vermicelli|Commercial rice noodle ingredients

Kenmin Foods Co., Ltd. Certifications & Equipment

Rice vermicelli production line|Frozen food manufacturing equipment|Tamba Sasayama Factory

Locations of Kenmin Foods Co., Ltd.

Company History of Kenmin Foods Co., Ltd.

1. Kenmin Food Corporation traces its origins to March 1950 when Kenmin Trading Company commenced rice vermicelli manufacturing in Kobe. The company established the Kamigori Funasaka Factory in Ako County
2. Hyogo Prefecture in April 1956
3. and incorporated as Kenmin Trading Co.
4. Ltd. in September 1957. In 1960
5. the company launched instant fried rice vermicelli
6. opened a Tokyo branch office
7. and established the Kamigori Sakaimachi Factory. Following a name change to Kenmin Food Corporation in September 1964
8. the company expanded with a Kyushu branch office (1966)
9. Nagoya liaison office (1971)
10. and began Chinese tea processing and sales (1977) with a Hiroshima liaison office. A new factory opened in Tanba Sasayama in November 1978
11. followed by the launch of frozen food manufacturing in April 1982. The company opened its flagship fast-casual Chinese restaurant chain "Yun Yun" in August 1985 and established a Thai factory in December 1987. Subsequent milestones include relocation to a new head office (1995)
12. opening of company-operated restaurants (1995)
13. launch of internet sales platform (1999)
14. establishment of Chinese and Thai facilities (2003)
15. introduction of rice pasta (March 2008)
16. and recognition of the Sasayama Factory with the Minister of Health
17. Labour and Welfare Award (October 2012). Further expansion includes the establishment of Fuji Kenmin Foods (February 2017)
18. Guinness World Record recognition and gluten-free product launch (2020)
19. and the opening of a U.S. subsidiary and the "Baifun Future Factory" in January 2024.

Awards & Recognition of Kenmin Foods Co., Ltd.

• Sasayama Factory - Minister of Health
• Labour and Welfare Award for Excellent Food Hygiene Facility (2012) / Kenmin Fried Rice Vermicelli - Guinness World Record Certification for the longest-selling instant fried rice vermicelli brand (2020) / Regional Future-Leading Enterprise - Certification (2018) / Hyogo Only-One Enterprise - Certification (2020) / Health Management Excellence Recognition 2020 - Certification (2020)

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