Exhibiting at Foodex Japan 2025

KOME Co., Ltd.: Pioneer in Asian food import and wholesale

KOME Co., Ltd. is a company that specializes in importing and wholesaling Asian foods within Japan, and is particularly strong in handling foods and beverages from Southeast Asia, including Vietnam. With a wide product lineup, we supply high-quality ingredients, seasonings, and beverages to food manufacturers, restaurants, and retailers.

Business overview and expertise

KOME is mainly engaged in the food import and wholesale business, and is particularly strong in the following categories, centered on foods from Asia.

• Beverages: Liquor and soft drinks mainly made in Vietnam.
• Ingredients: A variety of raw materials such as powder, noodles, dried foods, bamboo shoots, beans, etc.
• Seasonings: Powder seasonings, Vietnamese seasonings, liquid seasonings, seasoning salts and spices.
• Instant food: Instant noodles, desserts, and confectionery.
• Frozen products: A wide range of frozen fish, processed foods, processed marine products, fruits and vegetables, etc.
• Refrigerated products: Chilled foods such as processed seafood products.

Market position and target group

In line with the growth of the Asian food market in Japan, KOME supplies products to the following markets with a focus on B2B business.

• Food manufacturers: Supplying processed foods and seasonings to domestic food manufacturers that require them.
• Food and Drinks: Restaurants and chain stores serving Vietnamese, Chinese, and other Asian cuisines.
• Retailers: Wholesale sales to supermarkets and specialty stores selling Asian ingredients.
• Export market: We are looking to expand sales channels not only within Japan but also to Asia, Europe, and America.

In particular, as the demand for ethnic foods increases with the increase in the number of Vietnamese and Asian residents living in Japan, KOME's market value is further increasing.

Quality control/certification/sustainability

KOME implements strict quality control to ensure the safety of imported food.

• Partnering with HACCP certified manufacturers ensures safe food supply.
• Compliant with Japanese food safety standards through thorough quality inspection and food labeling control at the time of import.
• Introducing environmentally friendly packaging and promoting sustainable initiatives.

Aiming for a sustainable food business, we are building long-term partnerships with the Asian region.

Performance/growth strategy

KOME is expanding its business scale along with the growth of the Asian food market in Japan.

• Annual sales increase: Exact figures are not disclosed, but stable growth due to increased demand for imported foods.
• Sales channel expansion: While strengthening the distribution network in Japan, explore the possibility of overseas export.
• Use of digital marketing: Strengthen promotional activities through SNS and EC sites.

In the future, the company aims for further growth, not only in the existing domestic market but also in overseas markets.

Trade/export results

KOME's export performance is on the rise and is characterized by the following points.

• **Increase in food imports from Asia, mainly Vietnam. **
• **Movement to expand sales channels not only in Japan but also in the European and American markets. **
• **Build a stable supply system by expanding transactions with major supermarket and restaurant chains. **

With future market growth, further expansion of export volume is expected.

Customer Ratings and Industry Ratings

KOME's food products have received high praise from consumers and industry stakeholders.

• Providing high-quality ingredients has been praised and the number of repeat customers has increased.
• A wide variety of Asian foods, adopted by various restaurants and retailers.
• High customer satisfaction due to quick logistics and stable supply system.

In particular, as the ethnic food market expands, KOME's food products remain competitive in the market.

summary

KOME Co., Ltd. has established a strong position in the Asian food import and wholesale market in Japan. Further development is expected in the future by leveraging the diversity of food products, quality control, and stable supply system and responding to domestic and international market growth. We are strengthening our presence in the Japanese food industry as a specialized importer of Asian foods, and will continue to expand the market.