At a glance
- Japanese name
- 大塚食品株式会社
- Established
- 1955
- Location
- Tokushima, Tokushima
- English support
- English corporate site
- Export experience
- Asia, US
- Certifications
- FSSC 22000, ISO 22000
- Website
- www.otsukafoods.co.jp/en
Editor's scoring
Overall 12/25 (48%)
- English supportLimited
- Export experienceAdequate
- Certification breadthAdequate
- MOQ flexibilityLimited
- Lead timeLimited
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About
Otsuka Group's food subsidiary, founded 1955. Best-known for Bon Curry — the world's first commercial retort-pouch curry (1968). Operates the Match (carbonated functional beverage), Crystal Geyser (mineral water), Match-Match, and increasingly plant-based meat-alternative product lines. Major OEM partner for retort-pouch food and functional-beverage programmes.
Ingredients offered
- GlossaryRaw material12 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 Nishio no Matcha was previously a GI but its registration was withdrawn in February 2020 and it is now protected as a Regional Collective Trademark.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
FAQ about Otsuka Foods Co., Ltd.
Q. What does Otsuka Foods Co., Ltd. produce?
Otsuka Foods Co., Ltd. is listed on this platform with 1 ingredient for overseas B2B sourcing. Their listed categories include food ingredients. Examples include Matcha Powder.
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — sourcing platform manufacturer record
- Otsuka Foods Co., Ltd. official site
Q. Where is Otsuka Foods Co., Ltd. located, and how does that affect shipping?
Otsuka Foods Co., Ltd. is based in Tokushima, Tokushima, Japan (established 1955). 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 Otsuka Foods Co., Ltd. support overseas buyers in English?
Yes. 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 Otsuka Foods Co., Ltd. have?
Otsuka Foods Co., Ltd. holds FSSC 22000 and ISO 22000. They have prior export experience (markets served include: Asia, US).
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — sourcing platform manufacturer record
Q. What's the inquiry process for Otsuka 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 Otsuka 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: 2026-05-05