Japanese OEM Manufacturers

A dried fish manufacturer and wholesale distributor based in Ehime Prefecture. The company's flagship product "Marutotto" allows consumers to enjoy whole fish, and it has obtained JAXA Space Japanese Food certification for dried fish — a world first ("Space Marutotto"). For OEM contracts, the company can produce original products with customized fish sauce, ingredients, and processing conditions.

Manufactures commercial food products including kamaboko (fish paste products), imitation crab, and prepared dishes. Equipped with state-of-the-art food forming machines, jet ovens, and silent cutters, offering flexibility from mass production to small-lot spot production. ISO 22000:2018 certified, focusing on OEM and private label product development and manufacturing.

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 frozen fish specialist for commercial use based in Fukuoka City. For over 40 years they have manufactured frozen fish fillets, fried fish, and pre-cooked frozen grilled fish. Skilled craftsmen process carefully sourced fish from around the world using proprietary seasoning blends. They provide OEM contract manufacturing for supermarkets, convenience stores, and restaurants. ISO22000 certified in 2014.

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.

Mentaiko (spicy cod roe) manufacturer based in Onojo City, Fukuoka. Features an integrated production system with MSC/CoC certification through direct raw material sourcing from the Bering Sea. Handles OEM for original mentaiko products including yuzu-kosho flavor. Committed to sustainable fishery resource management.

A major seafood processing manufacturer established in 1964 (Sojitz Group). Conducts manufacturing and sales of processed seafood products including smoked salmon both domestically and internationally. Owns the Mie Factory, Hokkaido Factory, and overseas facilities, with a large-scale contract manufacturing system. Vertically integrated from raw material procurement to processing and sales.

Founded in 1948, the company has accumulated over 40 years of smoking expertise with smoked salmon as its flagship product. Employing British kiln-style cold smoking methods, the company concentrates the umami of salmon through temperature-controlled smoking processes. The company's hallmark is product-making that values the natural flavor of fish by minimizing the use of food additives, synthetic colorants, and chemical seasonings.

A smoked food specialist manufacturer founded in 1959 in Osaka. Has been producing cold-smoked seafood products, primarily smoked salmon, for over 60 years. Adheres to a production method free of chemical seasonings and additives using a proprietary cold-smoking technique with cherry wood chips. Handles wholesale for prestigious hotels and restaurants as well as OEM contract manufacturing. Recipient of the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award.

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.

With the motto "a maker who understands the seller," Kawakyo Foods employs Japanese cuisine chefs and provides OEM manufacturing for bottled products, frozen foods, and osechi (New Year dishes) from small lots of 50kg. Equipped with retort sterilization kettles and rapid freezing facilities across two in-house factories, they handle everything from planning and development to production and delivery for ryokan, hotels, and food manufacturers nationwide. Based in Nishinomiya, Hyogo.

Founded in Taisho 1 (1912), this long-established soy sauce brewery has preserved traditional natural fermentation methods for over 110 years in Izumo. Manufacturing hon-jouzou soy sauce aged for 1.5 to 2 years using natural spring water from the Hamayama Spring Group, selected as one of Japan's Best Waters of the Heisei Era. The company produces 76 varieties of soy sauce and soy sauce-based products, along with processed foods including miso and dressing. The company also handles private label and OEM contract manufacturing. Certified organic JAS factory.

A meat processing manufacturer based in Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture. Produces preservative-free and coloring-free processed meat products including smoked chicken, bacon, ham, and Kyushu pork sausage. Maintains a HACCP-certified manufacturing facility and handles OEM and private-brand contract manufacturing. Distinguished by a commitment to using Kyushu-sourced ingredients.

A frozen fish fillet and fried fish manufacturer for commercial use, headquartered in Fukuoka City. The company sources carefully selected fish from around the world, and skilled artisans prepare grilled fish, simmered fish, fried fish, and other frozen seafood products for nationwide distribution. ISO 22000 certification was obtained in 2014, ensuring thorough food safety management. OEM and private-label manufacturing available.

A seaweed food processing manufacturer based in Hiroshima Prefecture, founded in 1948 with over 70 years of history. The company engages in the sale of raw seaweed materials and food processing, primarily focusing on kelp, wakame, and hijiki. Holding FSSC certification, it provides OEM manufacturing of a wide range of kelp products including tororo kombu, shio kombu, kombu tsukudani, and dashi ingredients. The company has particular strengths in product planning and development for mass retailers.

A kamaboko manufacturer founded in 1950 in Niigata Prefecture. With a history spanning over 70 years, the company is committed to producing safe and reliable kamaboko by utilizing fresh ingredients. It manufactures a diverse range of processed seafood products including ita-kamaboko, sasa-kamaboko, and age-kamaboko. The company also provides commercial and OEM manufacturing services, supporting Niigata's traditional processed seafood culture.

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 smoked seasoning specialist manufacturer based in Kisarazu, Chiba Prefecture, operating under the brand "Kazusa Smoke." The company developed a patented technology for smoking liquids and produces innovative seasonings including smoked soy sauce, smoked mayonnaise, and smoked olive oil. With an organic JAS-certified in-house factory, the company also handles private brand and OEM development.

A mentaiko OEM manufacturer within the Fukuya Group, known for 'Aji no Mentaiko Fukuya.' Features an integrated production system from raw material procurement, manufacturing high-quality mentaiko in an ISO22000-certified facility. Has been supporting Hakata's mentaiko production since its founding in 1987. CAS freezing technology also available.

An OEM contract manufacturer of mentaiko (spicy cod roe) with over 30 years of experience as part of the Fukuya Group. Provides integrated services from raw material selection to product planning, development, manufacturing, and quality control under an ISO22000-compliant hygiene management system. Meets a wide range of OEM needs from primary ingredient (salted cod roe) processing to finished products.