At a glance
- Japanese name
- 伊那食品工業株式会社
- Established
- 1958
- Location
- Ina, Nagano
- English support
- English corporate site for industrial agar B2B
- Export experience
- Global
- Certifications
- FSSC 22000, Halal (selected lines), Kosher (selected lines)
- Website
- www.kantenpp.co.jp/eng
Editor's scoring
Overall 13/25 (52%)
- English supportLimited
- Export experienceAdequate
- Certification breadthStrong
- MOQ flexibilityLimited
- Lead timeLimited
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About
Founded 1958 in Nagano, Ina Food Industry is the global benchmark in industrial agar (kanten) supply, with substantial market share in food-grade, microbiology-grade and pharmaceutical-grade applications. Kantenpapa retail brand and Funmatsu Kanten industrial line both originate here. R&D division produces specialty hydrocolloid systems for plant-based dessert and meal-replacement products. Continues Nagano's traditional freeze-drying heritage while operating modern industrial-scale plants.
Ingredients offered
- GlossaryRaw material1 supplier
Kanten (Agar)
寒天
Polysaccharide gelling agent derived from red seaweed (Gelidium / Gracilaria), traditionally produced through freeze-drying in the high-altitude winters of Nagano. Kanten has 200+ years of Japanese history as a wagashi (kuzukiri, mizu-yokan) ingredient, and modern Japanese producers Ina Food Industry and Marusan Bussan are global leaders in industrial agar supply. Used in confectionery, plant-based dessert, microbiology media (food-grade and laboratory-grade) and as a high-fibre functional food ingredient for satiety / weight-management positioning.
Nagano (traditional kaku-kanten), Gifu (Ena), Hokkaido (raw seaweed)MOQ 10–100 kg powder/strip; 1–10 kg specialty grades
FAQ about Ina Food Industry Co., Ltd.
Q. What does Ina Food Industry Co., Ltd. produce?
Ina Food Industry Co., Ltd. is listed on this platform with 1 ingredient for overseas B2B sourcing. Their listed categories include marine functional ingredients. Examples include Kanten (Agar).
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — sourcing platform manufacturer record
- Ina Food Industry Co., Ltd. official site
Q. Where is Ina Food Industry Co., Ltd. located, and how does that affect shipping?
Ina Food Industry Co., Ltd. is based in Ina, Nagano, Japan (established 1958). Most Japanese manufacturers ship internationally via Tokyo, Osaka, or Yokohama ports; expect 4–8 weeks typical lead time for production and 2–4 weeks for ocean freight to North America/Europe.
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — sourcing platform manufacturer record
- Industry knowledge — Japanese export logistics
Industry-knowledge claim — not yet pinned to a single primary source
Q. Does Ina Food Industry Co., Ltd. support overseas buyers in English?
Yes. English corporate site for industrial agar B2B Initial inquiries are routed through OEM JAPAN's operator team to ensure clear specification handoff.
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — sourcing platform manufacturer record
Q. What certifications and export experience does Ina Food Industry Co., Ltd. have?
Ina Food Industry Co., Ltd. holds FSSC 22000, Halal (selected lines), and Kosher (selected lines). They have prior export experience (markets served include: Global).
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — sourcing platform manufacturer record
Q. What's the inquiry process for Ina Food Industry Co., Ltd.?
Submit an inquiry through OEM JAPAN's form on this page describing your target product, target market, MOQ, and timeline. The operator team verifies the inquiry, contacts Ina Food Industry Co., Ltd. on your behalf, and returns with availability, pricing, lead time, and required documentation. There is no direct fee for buyers using this matching service.
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — buyer guide
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Last updated: 2026-05-05