At a glance
- Japanese name
- オキナワパウダーフーズ株式会社
- Location
- Itoman, Okinawa
- English support
- Inquire via operator
- Export experience
- Inquire via operator
- Website
- powder-foods.com
Editor's scoring
Overall 7/25 (28%)
- English supportMinimal
- Export experienceMinimal
- Certification breadthMinimal
- MOQ flexibilityLimited
- Lead timeLimited
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About
Specialized Okinawan island vegetable powder manufacturer. Factory located in sugarcane fields in Itoman. Flash-drying technology to preserve nutrients. Direct contracts with local farmers. 7+ ingredients: beni imo, kandabā, yomogi (fuchiba), shikuwasa, awamori sake lees, mulberry leaf, sugarcane.
Ingredients offered
- GlossaryRaw material4 suppliers
Sake Lees Extract
酒粕エキス
Sake lees (酒粕, sakekasu) is the residual solid obtained after pressing fermented rice mash in sake brewing. Used in cosmetics for amino acids, peptides, and yeast-derived bioactives. Major sake-producing regions (Niigata, Nada, Fushimi, Saijō) supply upstream material. Well-suited to sustainability narratives as an upcycled brewing byproduct.
Niigata, Hyōgo (Nada) +2MOQ 10–30 kg - GlossaryRaw material4 suppliers
Green Papaya
青パパイヤ
Unripe papaya harvested before ripening, rich in papain, chymopapain, and carpain enzymes. Japanese fermentation techniques enable safe supplement use (raw papain is pharmaceutical-designated).
Okinawa Prefecture (primary), KagoshimaMOQ 1–50 kg (powder); 100 g – 10 kg (fermented extract) - GlossaryRaw material3 suppliers
Botanboufu (Sakuna)
ボタンボウフウ
Hardy perennial herb (Apiaceae family) native to Yonaguni Island and other subtropical Ryukyu coastlines. A local Okinawan longevity herb with chlorogenic acid and rutin content comparable to or exceeding kale.
Yonaguni Island (Okinawa), Amami Islands +1MOQ 1-100 kg (powder); 500 g – 10 kg (extract)
How to talk to Okinawa Powder Foods Co., Ltd.
- Email inquiry
- ✓ Available
- Video meeting (Japan hours)
- ✗ Not available
- Video meeting (EU hours)
- ✗ Not available
- Video meeting (US hours)
- ✗ Not available
- In-person at their facility (Japan)
- ✓ By appointment
- Overseas in-person
- Not standard — overseas meetings via OEM JAPAN's operator team
- Languages
- Japanese
- Preferred first contact
- Email via OEM JAPAN inquiry form with company profile, target market, and indicative volume
Information based on public sources, manufacturer verification pending
FAQ about Okinawa Powder Foods Co., Ltd.
Q. What does Okinawa Powder Foods Co., Ltd. produce?
Okinawa Powder Foods Co., Ltd. is listed on this platform with 7 ingredients for overseas B2B sourcing. Their listed categories include okinawan longevity ingredients, medicinal plants, beverage ingredients, and cosmetic raw materials. Examples include Goya (Bitter Melon), Beni Imo (Okinawan Purple Sweet Potato), and Yomogi (Japanese Mugwort).
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — sourcing platform manufacturer record
- Okinawa Powder Foods Co., Ltd. official site
Q. Where is Okinawa Powder Foods Co., Ltd. located, and how does that affect shipping?
Okinawa Powder Foods Co., Ltd. is based in Itoman, Okinawa, Japan. 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 Okinawa Powder Foods Co., Ltd. support overseas buyers in English?
Okinawa Powder Foods Co., Ltd. primarily operates in Japanese. OEM JAPAN's operator team handles inquiry translation, specification documentation, and ongoing communication on behalf of overseas buyers — no Japanese language capability required from your side.
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — sourcing platform manufacturer record
Q. What's the inquiry process for Okinawa Powder Foods 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 Okinawa Powder Foods 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: 2026-04-23