Comfort Co., Ltd. (KISHU ZOE)

Company Profile

Comfort Co., Ltd. (KISHU ZOE) is a regional trading company based in Wakayama City, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan that produces premium sweets that make use of local ingredients, acts as a sales agent, and does food planning and development.
We plan and sell high-quality sweets and foods using Wakayama Prefecture's rich agricultural products and specialty products, and play a role in connecting local producers with markets nationwide and overseas.

Business content and expertise

KISHU ZOE plans, manufactures, and sells premium sweets with the theme of ``disseminating the appeal of Wakayama's food.''
Furthermore, as a regional trading company, we also provide sales agency and distribution support for food manufacturers, with the aim of revitalizing the region and promoting local production and local consumption.

Products/Services

Sweets made with ingredients from Wakayama Prefecture

• Kishu Premium Fresh Lemon Cake – Made with lemons from Wakayama Prefecture, it has a moist texture and refreshing aroma.
• Smooth Lemon Tiramisu – A masterpiece that combines the sourness of lemon and creamy tiramisu.
• Kishu Premium Lemon Terrine – A luxurious sweet with the rich flavor of high-quality butter and lemon.

Other sweets/desserts

• Smooth Tiramisu – Authentic with rich cream and espresso flavor.
• Siesta Cheesecake – A melt-in-your-mouth cheesecake that goes great with coffee or tea.
• Ameimo pudding – A healthy pudding that takes advantage of the sweetness of sweet potatoes.

Rare cheese that makes use of fruits from Wakayama Prefecture

• Wakayama mandarin orange and strawberry rare cheese – A fresh cheesecake that takes advantage of the flavors of local citrus and strawberry.

Gelato

• Fujimoan Gelato – A carefully selected gelato made with luxurious peaches, strawberries, and mandarin oranges from Wakayama Prefecture.

Japanese sweets/traditional sweets

• Yuzu Monaka – The refreshing scent of yuzu is spreading.
• Citrus Jabara candy – A healthy candy made with citrus “Jabara”, a specialty of Wakayama.
• Plum candy that tastes just like plum juice – A candy that allows you to enjoy the original flavor of plums.

Unique Wakayama Gourmet

• Gibier and Kinzanji Miso Bruschetta – A creative dish that makes use of Wakayama's traditional miso, ``Kinzanji Miso.''
• Wakayama Big Shiitake Burger – Healthy burger made with thick shiitake mushrooms.

Competitive advantage/strength

• Strong network with local producers – We work directly with farmers and producers in Wakayama and use fresh ingredients.
• Using fruits and ingredients from Wakayama Prefecture – Developing products that make use of ingredients unique to Wakayama, such as mandarin oranges, lemons, plums, and bell peppers.
• High quality & premium sweets – Special sweets made with carefully selected ingredients and unique recipes.
• Food Production & Sales Agency Service – We support the expansion of sales channels for not only our own brands but also local food manufacturers.

Market development/export status

In addition to expanding the domestic market, KISHU ZOE is expanding its business with a view to expanding into overseas markets.

Domestic/overseas sales strategy

• Domestic sales
  • Sold at directly managed stores and tourist destinations in Wakayama Prefecture.
  • Available at department stores, food select shops, and EC sites nationwide.
• Overseas export
  • Exported to high-end supermarkets and Japanese food specialty stores in Asia.
  • Strengthen sales promotion as souvenir products for foreigners visiting Japan.

Certification/Quality Control

KISHU ZOE is committed to producing safe and high-quality food, and implements quality control that meets domestic and international food standards.

• HACCP certified – Compliant with international standards for food hygiene and safety management.
• Wakayama Prefecture Food Certification - Certified as a product made with locally produced ingredients.
• No additives or preservatives – We use only natural ingredients to provide safe and secure food.

Corporate growth and sales trends

KISHU ZOE has achieved stable business growth due to the growth of the premium food market and the increasing demand for ingredients produced in Wakayama Prefecture.

• Annual sales growth rate of 10-15% – Growing due to increasing demand in the luxury sweets market.
• Strengthen new product development – Launch 5 to 10 new products per year.
• Expansion of online sales – In recent years, sales via e-commerce sites have increased by more than 20%**.

Customer feedback/ratings

• “The lemon cake is so refreshing and delicious!” – Pastry chef at a high-end sweets specialty store.
• "Sweets made with Wakayama ingredients, perfect as souvenirs" – Tourist reviews.
• "The balance of smoothness and sweetness of tiramisu is the best!" – A popular post on SNS.

Main achievements

• Expand sales at department stores and high-end food stores nationwide.
• Media coverage for developing sweets using lemons from Wakayama Prefecture.
• Selected as a "regional revitalization model company" sponsored by the Japan Tourism Agency.
• We have a track record of exhibiting at food expos and food exhibitions.

Future prospects

KISHU ZOE will continue to develop high-quality foods that utilize ingredients produced in Wakayama Prefecture and expand sales channels, and aim to improve brand recognition in domestic and international markets.

• Development of new products – Expansion of new lineups that reflect trends in health-consciousness and natural foods.
• Strengthening expansion into overseas markets – Expand exports to Asia, Europe and America, and spread Japanese premium sweets to the world.
• Sustainable product development – Promote the production of products with low environmental impact by utilizing local resources.

KISHU ZOE aims to make further leaps forward with the concept of "Bringing the charm of Wakayama's food to the world".