Japanese OEM Manufacturers

Founded in 1950, a Kumamoto-based harusame (glass noodle) manufacturer. Known for the Hakucho (White Swan) brand, pioneered harusame production by introducing the "drop-type harusame" method in 1963. Produces domestic harusame, Chinese harusame, cup taipien (Kumamoto-style noodle soup), premix flour, and more. Also handles OEM and private brand product planning and development, accommodating small-lot prototyping and customization.

A flour milling and noodle manufacturing company based in Niigata that began operations in 1947. By handling everything in-house from wheat milling to dried noodle production, the company consistently delivers high-quality products. It manufactures a wide range of dried noodles including somen, hiyamugi, udon, and ramen for both household and commercial use. In recent years, the company has also begun producing hand-pulled noodles. The company also offers OEM and contract manufacturing services.

A sesame specialist manufacturer celebrating its 106th year. The company created the industry's first organic sesame category and implements thorough quality management extending to raw material sourcing regions. FSSC 22000 certification has been obtained at the Neyagawa factory. The organic JAS-certified organic sesame series holds the No. 1 national market share.

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 group company of Wadaman Shoten, a sesame specialist with over 120 years of history. Since 2007, has developed an OEM business for functional sesame and sesame products. Develops various functional sesame products with enhanced active ingredient content and improved versatility through proprietary roasting technology, providing raw material and OEM supply.

A 100% gluten-free food manufacturer that started rice flour milling operations in 2010. Achieves a completely gluten-free environment with absolutely no wheat flour handled in any factory. Provides contract rice flour milling and OEM production using Koshihikari rice from Uonuma. Minimum milling lot of 30 kg.

A vegetarian food ingredient specialist manufacturer with 33 years of history. The company provides OEM contract manufacturing of plant-based food products, including Oriental vegan options free of five pungent vegetables (garlic, onions, and related alliums). The product range spans soy meat, vegan gyoza, shumai, karaage (fried chicken alternative), and various prepared dishes.

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.

A food processing subsidiary of 井村屋グループ. Engages in OEM manufacturing of retort products, spout pouch products, and frozen confections. Obtained Halal certification for spray dryer equipment in 2014. The spout pouch line has monthly filling capacity exceeding 1 million units and supports jelly beverages and functional beverages.

A freeze-drying specialist founded in 1978. Its freeze-dried yam powder has been a long-selling product for over 40 years. Focusing on freeze-dry contract manufacturing at the Okayama Nagi factory completed in 2017. Provides freeze-dry processing of food and health food ingredients in a safe and reliable environment.

A health food supplement OEM manufacturer and functional food ingredient specialist established in 2011. As a leading company in resveratrol and diosgenin, offers services from raw material sales to OEM manufacturing. Over 200 products supplied from an affiliated GMP- and ISO-certified factory in Yashio, Saitama. Supports small and medium enterprises in developing competitive products.

A health food and supplement OEM contract manufacturing company established in 2009. Handles over 4,000 types of raw materials with inventory of over 1,000 types. Operates 3 factories in Tokyo to flexibly accommodate small to large batch production. Provides end-to-end support from product planning, prototyping, manufacturing, packaging production, quality inspection, to delivery. Achieves high-quality manufacturing in GMP-certified facilities.

A health food and supplement OEM/ODM company established in 1992. Over 30 years since its founding, the company has conducted nutritional research and handles over 1,200 raw materials. It supports diverse dosage forms including tablets, capsules, granules, drinks, jellies, gummies, and candies. The company also complies with the food with function claims system and provides application support services.

A jelly and gummy candy specialist manufacturer established in 1958. As an OEM manufacturer with over half a century of experience, the company develops, produces, and sells pectin jellies, gummy candies, and confectionery-grade jelly ingredients. Small-lot production from 300 kg is available, with integrated capabilities from new ingredient development and product planning to short-lead-time production.

A starch saccharification manufacturer headquartered in Chita, Aichi Prefecture. The leading domestic producer of pharmaceutical-grade Japanese Pharmacopoeia glucose. With over 30 years of experience in contract cultivation of beneficial microorganisms including lactic acid bacteria, the company provides services from cultivation of lactic acid bacteria and bifidobacteria through to powdering and starter culture production. Flexible production from 10-liter small-scale cultivation to mass production. A member of the Showa Sangyo Group.

A dedicated manufacturer of lactic acid bacteria metabolites headquartered in Omura, Nagasaki Prefecture. Produces "PS-B1" by fermenting 21 strains of human intestinal lactic acid bacteria and bifidobacteria with domestic organic soybeans using a proprietary method. FSSC 22000 certified. Operates an integrated in-house production system from manufacturing to bottle filling and boxing, also accepting OEM contracts for supplements and cosmetics.

Historic sake brewery in Nara, founded in 1830 (Tenpo 1). Alongside brewing "Kankiko" sake, has been a pioneer in enzyme drink OEM manufacturing since 1935 with its plant fermentation extract "Sawada Enzyme." Supplies high-purity enzyme drinks and custom blends in liquid, paste, and powder forms, leveraging expertise as a raw material manufacturer. ISO 9001 certified.

Former company name: Japan Pharmaceutical Development Co., Ltd. A pioneer in the industry that commercialized barley grass juice in 1969. As a specialized OEM manufacturer of health food products based on barley grass extract juice, the company supports various formats including hard capsules, tablets, granules, jellies, and soft capsules. The Oita Plant holds GMP-compliant certification. The company excels in small-lot production and short lead times.

A health food manufacturer known as the originator of Kyushu-grown green juice (aojiru). The company sources raw materials from contract farmers across Kyushu, including barley grass, kale, and bitter melon, and performs integrated manufacturing from raw material sterilization and grinding to finished products at its Saga Prefecture factory. The company also operates its own ashitaba (Angelica keiskei) farm. OEM contract manufacturing of green juice made with domestic ingredients is available from small lots.

An original dried noodle manufacturer and producer based in the Izu, Numazu, and Mishima area. The company's noodles are characterized by their springy texture, achieved through thorough kneading and aging using the pure water of the Kano River. With extensive collaboration experience incorporating vegetables and other agricultural products, the company also handles OEM production of cup noodles and instant ramen. The company operates its own brands "Moemen" and "Rekimen."