Japanese OEM Manufacturers

A commercial seasoning manufacturer founded in 1964. The company holds over 100,000 stock recipes and undertakes more than 1,000 custom-made manufacturing orders annually. Its core products are umami seasoning materials such as sauces, soups, and bouillons. The company handles OEM manufacturing for major food manufacturers, restaurant chains, and convenience store chains. Listed on the Sapporo Securities Exchange.

A soy sauce manufacturer with 170 years of history, founded in 1854. Building on its soy sauce, dipping sauce, and sauce production, offers PB/OEM contract manufacturing of ramen base sauces and broths. Supplies to Michelin-starred restaurants and renowned ramen shops, covering a wide range of ramen soups including soy sauce, tonkotsu (pork bone), salt, miso, and tsukemen styles. Small-lot production available with unlimited trial iterations.

A liquid seasoning OEM specialist founded in 1989, headquartered in Takatsuki City, Osaka. With over 35 years of experience and more than 1,000 product developments annually. Extensively handles hot pot-related seasonings including nabe tsuyu, motsu nabe, yosenabe, chanko nabe, and jjigae bases. Accommodates small-lot production starting from approximately 200 liters.

A tamari soy sauce and seasoning liquid brewery founded in 1957, headquartered in Handa City, Aichi Prefecture. Specializes in OEM production of commercial sauces and seasoning liquids, with a development team of over 10 staff dedicated to flavor prototyping. Handles small-lot production of hot pot soup bases starting from 250 kg, developing original recipes with a focus on Japanese-style flavors.

A domestic dried vegetable specialist manufacturer founded in 1972, based in Kumamoto Prefecture. The company exclusively uses 100% Japanese-grown raw materials, primarily sourced from Kumamoto and the Kyushu region, producing approximately 30 varieties of dried vegetables. With one of Japan's highest daily production volumes, the company offers diverse cutting methods including julienne, slicing, and dicing. All factories are ISO 22000:2018 certified.

Established in 2005, a vegetable processing manufacturer based in Oita Prefecture. Develops the in-house brand "VEGEMARI" powder series, offering Kyushu-sourced vegetables, fruits, and grains processed to suit specific applications. Also handles small-lot contract processing, with three processing methods available: dry, powder, and gelatinized (alpha). Has export experience to overseas markets.

A food manufacturer specializing in agricultural dried products, founded in 1948 and based in Hitachinaka, Ibaraki Prefecture. As a specialized dried sweet potato manufacturer, it holds 90% of Japan's national production share in Hitachinaka. The company maintains a vertically integrated system covering seedling cultivation, raw material production, processing, and packaging. With over 400 product items in its portfolio, it also offers soybean-processed foods such as kinako (roasted soybean powder).

Natural ingredient seasoning manufacturer established in 1976. Utilizes biotechnology to produce extract seasonings and functional food ingredients that fully harness 100% natural raw materials from seafood and livestock. Offers OEM contract manufacturing from small pouches to large-volume commercial sizes. Various packaging formats available including vacuum packs and retort pouches.

A sesame product manufacturer based in Ichinomiya City, Aichi Prefecture. Provides consultation on OEM/PB product development including planning, package design, and naming. Offers a wide range of commercial and household sesame-based products, as well as related items such as kinako (roasted soybean flour) processed goods.

A powder soup and noodle sauce manufacturer founded in 1967. Has been manufacturing and developing additive-free, gluten-free, and vegan products for over 10 years. Has export track record to Japanese mass retailers in Singapore and Malaysia. Currently expanding into the halal ramen market with capability for OEM manufacturing that accommodates diverse food cultures.

Food-processing subsidiary of the Imuraya Group. Operates OEM manufacturing of retort products, spouch products and frozen desserts. Acquired halal certification on its spray-dryer line in 2014. The spout-pouch line has filling capacity exceeding 1 million pouches per month, supporting jelly drinks and functional beverages.

A food import, sales, and wholesale company based in Tokyo, established in 1954. Known for the "Tengu" brand beef steak jerky, also engaged in domestic OEM manufacturing. Credited with establishing soy sauce-flavored beef jerky, originally from Los Angeles, in the Japanese market. Offers a diverse jerky product lineup including Regular, Hot, and Bites varieties.

A smoked salmon specialist manufacturer established in 1967, headquartered in Tomakomai, Hokkaido. Produces high-quality smoked salmon using proprietary smoking techniques and operates a flagship store in Ginza. Offers a diverse range of smoked seafood products including salmon ochazuke (tea-flavored rice), ikura soy sauce marinade in jars, Saikyo miso and sake lees marinated fish, and dried salmon chips.

An established honey and maple syrup manufacturer that began as a beekeeping business at the foot of Mount Fuji in 1931. In addition to the production and sales of honey and bee products and the direct import and sale of maple syrup, the company also provides OEM contract services for honey, maple syrup, and health foods. Offers total support from planning and development through manufacturing.

Founded in 1942, a umeboshi (pickled plum) manufacturer based in Minabe, the heart of Kishu plum country. An industry pioneer in obtaining ISO 22000 certification, with thorough quality and safety management at its headquarters factory. Specializes in manufacturing umeboshi and processed plum products using Kishu Nanko plums, with a Tokyo sales office for nationwide distribution. Also handles OEM and commercial manufacturing.

A umeboshi and plum wine manufacturer based in Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture. Produces a wide range of plum-based products including umeboshi, plum wine, plum jelly, plum jam, and plum extract. Joined the Marudai Food Group in 2011 and obtained Wakayama HACCP certification. Handles OEM and commercial product manufacturing with a two-factory system comprising the Hikigawa and Shirahama factories.

Founded in 1955, a konjac raw material manufacturer based in Shimonita Town, Gunma Prefecture. The HC Division comprehensively handles OEM contract manufacturing of konjac products, retort-processed foods, bottled drinks, and seasonings. HACCP certified since 2017. Also produces konjac flour and seaweed powder, with integrated capabilities from raw materials to finished products as a core strength.

A seafood processing manufacturer that has been producing cod roe (tarako) in Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture for over 40 years. Since its founding, the company has maintained a commitment to additive-free products, finishing all items using only raw eggs, domestic kelp, domestic bonito flakes, domestic fish sauce, salt, sugar, and lactic acid bacteria. The company handles private brand (PB) and OEM manufacturing, with product distribution ranging from e-commerce to business-to-business channels. The company also handles other fish roe products such as seasoned herring roe and salmon roe.