Japanese OEM Manufacturers

A long-established Niigata company founded in 1897. Operates an integrated system from rice production to sales. Products include packaged mochi, retort-pouch rice, and rice flour.

Established in 1924, a long-standing OEM manufacturer specializing in retort-packaged rice porridge. Their Gunma factory holds JAS Organic certification and FSSC 22000 certification, producing diverse varieties of rice porridge including emergency stockpile, hotel-grade, hospital-grade, and regional ingredient-based products, with minimum orders from 1,000 packs. Extensive track record with major food manufacturers and food service operators.

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.

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 startup founded in 2019 as a spin-off from Shinshu University. AKEBONO develops, manufactures, sells, and offers OEM services for gluten-free foods made with Shinshu-grown sorghum. Their dedicated workshop is completely wheat-free, ensuring zero cross-contamination.

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 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.

A long-established food manufacturer founded in 1889 (Meiji 22). Starting from soy sauce brewing, the company owns one of Japan's largest factories for retort food production, including rice seasoning mixes and mixed rice seasonings. Leveraging over 130 years of brewing expertise, it handles OEM contract manufacturing. The FSSC 22000-certified factory has established a high-mix, high-frequency production system.

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.

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 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.

Headquartered in Saitama Prefecture with an in-house manufacturing facility, the company plans, develops, manufactures, and sells small-package liquid, paste, and powder seasonings. Certified with FSSC22000 and ISO9001. The company provides OEM contract manufacturing services for the school lunch industry, foodservice sector, and food manufacturers, handling everything from flavor development of original products to bagging and repacking in small batches and diverse product varieties. A second powder-specialized factory was newly established in 2023.

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.

A frozen Japanese confectionery manufacturer headquartered in Kurate County, Fukuoka Prefecture. A group company of Warabeya Nichiyou Holdings (listed on Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime). Boasts manufacturing experience of approximately 500 product types and handles OEM and private brand contract manufacturing for both commercial and retail frozen Japanese confectionery. Main products include daifuku (55% composition), warabi mochi (20%), kuzu mochi (15%), and sakura mochi (10%). Equipped with individual packaging capability, statutory labeling compliance, prototype development services, and rapid freezing equipment.

A meat wholesale and processing manufacturer founded in 1971, based in Kumamoto Prefecture. The company handles everything from meat wholesaling to processed food manufacturing. Its in-house original roast beef has won the Japan Food Selection Gold Award. PB and OEM manufacturing is available, including small-lot orders and delivery in semi-prepared form.

A seafood processing manufacturer based in Hirado City, Nagasaki Prefecture. Produces dried sardines (niboshi), iriko, and dried fish products primarily from Japanese anchovies. HACCP certified. Committed to additive-free production without antioxidants, colorants, or chemical seasonings. Provides OEM manufacturing for a wide range of seafood products including furikake, tsukudani, and dashi packs. Small lot orders available upon consultation.

A confectionery manufacturer established in 1950 in Nagoya. The company produces corn snacks, powdered juice, ramune candy, and shrimp crackers. With edible ink printing technology for cookies, marshmallows, rusks, and ramune, it handles OEM manufacturing of printed confectionery and mint tablets. ISO 22000 certified.

Frozen bento OEM manufacturer listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market. Operates FSSC 22000 certified factories in Gunma and Tochigi with development experience spanning hundreds of product varieties. Provides OEM contract manufacturing for a wide range of frozen foods including frozen bento boxes, prepared dish packs, and semi-prepared items. Strengths in expertise supervised by registered dietitians, cultivated through elderly meal delivery services.

A food manufacturer based in Mita City, Hyogo Prefecture. In 2016, it obtained Japan Halal Association certification as the first halal kitchen in Japan (excluding airline meals). The company established a new factory in Kita Ward, Kobe City, and commenced full-scale production of halal-compliant food products. The company also supplies OEM sesame tofu made with domestic sesame and authentic Yoshino kuzu, and engages in specialty product processing.

A food manufacturer established in 1960 in Miyagi Prefecture. Beginning with school lunch operations, the company has focused on proprietary products including care foods and frozen boxed meals since the earthquake disaster. It manufactures chilled pack regular meals and mousse foods for individuals with difficulty swallowing. A new facility is scheduled to be completed in Higashimatsushima City in 2024, with planned acquisition of FSSC 22000 certification.