At a glance
- Japanese name
- エスビー食品株式会社
- Established
- 1923
- Location
- Chuo, Tokyo
- English support
- English worldwide site
- Export experience
- Global
- Certifications
- FSSC 22000, Halal (selected lines), Organic JAS (selected products)
- Website
- www.sbfoods-worldwide.com
Editor's scoring
Overall 13/25 (52%)
- English supportLimited
- Export experienceAdequate
- Certification breadthStrong
- MOQ flexibilityLimited
- Lead timeLimited
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About
Tokyo-listed spice and seasoning specialist founded 1923. Best-known internationally for the S&B branded curry powder and shichimi togarashi blends. Beyond consumer brands, S&B operates substantial industrial seasoning and B2B spice supply for Japanese and overseas food manufacturers. Recent decade has emphasised exports of Japanese-style curry roux and ready-to-use spice blends for the global Japanese-restaurant supply chain.
Ingredients offered
- GlossaryRaw material3 suppliers
Sansho Pepper
山椒
Japanese mountain pepper (Zanthoxylum piperitum) — a native Japanese spice with a distinctive aromatic, tingling citrus-woody profile used for over a millennium in Japanese cuisine. Wakayama's Arida-gun (Budō sanshō cultivar) is the premier production region. Essential culinary companion to unagi, shichimi togarashi blends, and specialty confectionery. Cosmetic extracts also used in warming / circulation-positioned formulations.
Wakayama (Arida-gun, Budō sanshō), Hyōgo (Tamba) +2MOQ 1–10 kg (dried peppercorn); 100 g – 5 kg (powder)
FAQ about S&B Foods Inc.
Q. What does S&B Foods Inc. produce?
S&B Foods Inc. is listed on this platform with 1 ingredient for overseas B2B sourcing. Their listed categories include food ingredients. Examples include Sansho Pepper.
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — sourcing platform manufacturer record
- S&B Foods Inc. official site
Q. Where is S&B Foods Inc. located, and how does that affect shipping?
S&B Foods Inc. is based in Chuo, Tokyo, Japan (established 1923). 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 S&B Foods Inc. support overseas buyers in English?
Yes. English worldwide 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 S&B Foods Inc. have?
S&B Foods Inc. holds FSSC 22000, Halal (selected lines), and Organic JAS (selected products). They have prior export experience (markets served include: Global).
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — sourcing platform manufacturer record
Q. What's the inquiry process for S&B Foods Inc.?
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 S&B Foods Inc. 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