At a glance
- Japanese name
- 株式会社明治
- Established
- 1916
- Location
- Chuo, Tokyo
- English support
- Global English corporate site
- Export experience
- Global
- Certifications
- FSSC 22000, ISO 22000
- Website
- www.meiji.com/global
Editor's scoring
Overall 12/25 (48%)
- English supportLimited
- Export experienceAdequate
- Certification breadthAdequate
- MOQ flexibilityLimited
- Lead timeLimited
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About
Tokyo-listed dairy and confectionery group, Meiji Holdings' core operating company, founded 1916. Operates one of Japan's largest dairy production networks (yogurt, butter, cheese), the Meiji confectionery brand portfolio, and a probiotic-strain B2B business. Substantial OEM partner for retail private-label dairy and confectionery; functional probiotic strain LB-81 (Bulgarian-yogurt cultivar) is licensed internationally.
Ingredients offered
- GlossaryRaw material17 suppliers
Matcha Powder
抹茶
Matcha is stone-ground tea powder made from shade-grown tencha green tea leaves. Japan's traditional production centers are Uji (Kyoto), Nishio (Aichi), and Shizuoka. Uji matcha is a protected geographical indication (GI). Nishio no Matcha was previously a GI but its registration was withdrawn in February 2020 and it is now protected as a Regional Collective Trademark. Export demand has grown sharply since the 2010s.
Uji (Kyoto) GI, Nishio (Aichi) Regional Collective Trademark +2MOQ 10–50 kg - GlossaryRaw material6 suppliers
Azuki (Adzuki Bean)
小豆
A small red bean central to Japanese wagashi (mochi, dorayaki, anko paste) and increasingly used in cosmetic ingredients for its saponin-rich seed coat. Hokkaido produces ~75% of Japan's azuki by volume; the Tokachi region's 'Erimo' cultivar is the most-consumed variety in industrial wagashi production. Cosmetic-grade azuki seed extract appears in cleansing and exfoliating formulations on the back of saponin and polyphenol content.
Hokkaido (Tokachi region — 75%), Tamba (Hyogo, premium) +1MOQ 100 kg dry beans; 10–50 kg paste; 1–10 kg cosmetic extract
FAQ about Meiji Co., Ltd.
Q. What does Meiji Co., Ltd. produce?
Meiji Co., Ltd. is listed on this platform with 2 ingredients for overseas B2B sourcing. Their listed categories include food ingredients. Examples include Matcha Powder and Azuki (Adzuki Bean).
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — sourcing platform manufacturer record
- Meiji Co., Ltd. official site
Q. Where is Meiji Co., Ltd. located, and how does that affect shipping?
Meiji Co., Ltd. is based in Chuo, Tokyo, Japan (established 1916). 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 Meiji Co., Ltd. support overseas buyers in English?
Yes. Global English corporate site 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 Meiji Co., Ltd. have?
Meiji Co., Ltd. holds FSSC 22000 and ISO 22000. They have prior export experience (markets served include: Global).
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — sourcing platform manufacturer record
Q. What's the inquiry process for Meiji 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 Meiji 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