At a glance
- Japanese name
- 株式会社三旺インターナショナル
- Established
- 1981
- Location
- Gifu City, Gifu
- English support
- Available
- Export experience
- Asia, USA, EU
- Website
- www.sanwo-int.co.jp
Editor's scoring
Overall 17/25 (68%)
- English supportStrong
- Export experienceStrong
- Certification breadthMinimal
- MOQ flexibilityStrong
- Lead timeStrong
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About
Pioneer of Japanese fermented green papaya products. Brand 'Bio-Normalizer' (バイオ・ノーマライザー) celebrated 45th anniversary in 2024 with cumulative sales exceeding 160 million packets. Self-operated organic-certified farms, new-moon and full-moon harvest cycles, whole-fruit fermentation (skin, seeds, flesh) with proprietary yeast cultures, non-heated processing, no additives. 45th anniversary packaging is a collaboration with Kyoto textile brand SOU·SOU. Contains all three digestive enzyme categories (protease, lipase, amylase) — unique among single-source whole-food enzyme products.
Ingredients offered
- 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)
Track record
Client types served
- Established Japanese brands and OEMs
- European cosmetic and food brands
- North American supplement and beauty brands
- Asia-Pacific exporters and distributors
How to talk to Sano International, Inc.
- Email inquiry
- ✓ Available
- Video meeting (Japan hours)
- ✓ Available
- Video meeting (EU hours)
- ✓ Available
- Video meeting (US hours)
- ✓ Available
- In-person at their facility (Japan)
- ✓ By appointment
- Overseas in-person
- Conditional — major exhibitions (in-cosmetics, Cosmoprof, FOODEX) and select trade missions
- Languages
- English, 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 Sano International, Inc.
Q. What does Sano International, Inc. produce?
Sano International, Inc. is listed on this platform with 1 ingredient for overseas B2B sourcing. Their listed categories include okinawan longevity ingredients. Examples include Green Papaya.
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — sourcing platform manufacturer record
- Sano International, Inc. official site
Q. Where is Sano International, Inc. located, and how does that affect shipping?
Sano International, Inc. is based in Gifu City, Gifu, Japan (established 1981). 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 Sano International, Inc. support overseas buyers in English?
Yes. Sano International, Inc. is set up to communicate with overseas buyers in English. 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 Sano International, Inc. have?
Sano International, Inc. has not registered specific third-party certifications on this platform — request COA, GMP statement, and ISO documentation directly via the inquiry form. They have prior export experience (markets served include: Asia, USA, EU).
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — sourcing platform manufacturer record
Q. What's the inquiry process for Sano International, 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 Sano International, 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: 2026-04-24