Exhibiting at Foodex Japan 2025

Okis Co., Ltd. – A leading manufacturer of dried vegetables and health foods that utilize the blessings of nature

Okis Co., Ltd. is an agricultural production corporation based in Kanoya City, Kagoshima Prefecture, which manufactures and sells dried vegetables, vegetable powder, health tea, and dashi/soup. We have earned high praise in the food industry both domestically and internationally by utilizing local agricultural products and using our unique drying technology to provide highly nutritious products.

Business details and product lineup

Okis specializes in the processing and distribution of agricultural products, and develops products that meet the various needs of the food industry.

Main product categories

1. Dried vegetables

   • Shredded radish
   • Shredded carrots
   • dried burdock
   • Dried wood ear mushroom

2. Vegetable powder

   • Purple sweet potato powder
   • Spinach powder
   • Carrot powder

3. Vegetable tea

   • Burdock tea
   • ginger tea

4. Dashi/Soup

   • Vegetable soup
   • mushroom soup

Company strengths/unique value proposition (USP)

1. 100% Domestic Ingredients - Made using fresh vegetables from Kagoshima Prefecture, grown with minimal use of pesticides and chemical fertilizers.
2. Unique drying technology – Low temperature drying technology preserves the original flavor and nutritional value of vegetables.
3. OEM support for the food industry – Supplied to food manufacturers and restaurants as commercial food raw materials.
4. Products for health-conscious consumers – Aggressive entry into the health food market through burdock tea and vegetable powder.
5. Green Production – Reduces waste and promotes sustainable agriculture and food processing.

Performance/Market Development

While establishing a strong position in the domestic market, Okis is also working to expand exports to overseas markets.

• Annual sales: Approximately 1.5 billion yen (approximately 12 million USD)
• Annual production: More than 3,500 tons of dried vegetables and vegetable powder produced
• Main customers: Food manufacturers, restaurant chains, health food companies, retailers
• Exporting countries: More than 10 countries including America, Taiwan, China, Singapore, Australia
• Overseas sales ratio: 30% (increasing year by year)

Certification/Quality Assurance

Okis has established a quality control system that meets international standards in order to provide high quality products.

• JAS Organic Certification – Providing products using organic agricultural products
• HACCP certification – Introduced food safety and hygiene management system
• ISO 22000 Certification – International Food Safety Management System Certification Obtained
• Gluten-Free Certified – Some products are certified as gluten-free
• Halal certification (Islamic market compatible) – Developing products for the Middle East and Southeast Asian markets

Trade performance/export data

Okis products are highly valued by overseas food manufacturers, restaurant chains, and the health food market, and exports are increasing year by year.

• Annual export volume: More than 800 tons
• Major exporting countries:
  • America (35%)
  • Taiwan (20%)
  • China (15%)
  • Singapore (10%)
  • Australia (8%)
  • Others (12%)
• Export growth rate: 18% increase from previous year

Customer Testimonials

“Okis dried vegetables are rich in flavor and highly nutritious, making them extremely useful in food processing sites.” — Kenichi Tanaka, Buyer, Major Food Manufacturer

"Burdock tea is easy to drink and perfect for maintaining health. It is a very popular product among our customers." — Wang Ming, CEO of a Taiwanese health food sales company

Awards and media coverage

• Won the “Japan Food Industry Award” (2022)
• Obtained “Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Regional Brand Certification” (2023)
• Featured on NHK "Professional Work Style" (2021)
• Exhibited at FOODEX JAPAN, SIAL Paris, Natural Products Expo West, etc.

Future development and growth strategy

Okis aims for further growth and plans to expand in domestic and international markets.

• New product development: Development of "superfood powder," "low-temperature dried fruit," "vegan soup stock," etc.
• Improve production capacity: Target to increase production by 50% by 2025
• Expansion of overseas markets: Expansion of sales channels in the American and European markets
• Sustainable food processing: Introducing environmentally friendly production techniques and aiming for carbon neutrality

summary

Okis Co., Ltd. operates a food processing business that combines tradition and cutting-edge technology in the blessed natural environment of Kagoshima Prefecture. Through dried vegetables, vegetable powder, healthy tea, and dashi products, we aim to contribute to the development of a healthy food culture and achieve further growth both domestically and internationally.