Raw materials for foods and beverages

Brewing materials

We supply malt, hops and their processed products to leading beer companies as well as new craft beer markets, by using our accumulated experience. We also provide crop information and industry trends in a timely manner from our local offices and suppliers.

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Malt

Malt is a main raw material in beer and whisky.
In addition to base malts, we offer a range of special malts such as caramel, roasted and peated malts for the recent boom in craft beer and craft whisky. We can offer you suitable malts for the beer style you want.

Country of originCanada, Australia, Germany, UK, Czech, Belgium, China, Sweden, Denmark, New Zealand, etc.

Malt extract

Malt Extract can be used to colour and flavour cereals, confectionery and others, as well as beer raw materials. It has a wide range of uses in foods and beverages.

Country of originAustralia

Barley

Barley is a raw materials to make new genre beer (beer-like taste beverage).

Country of originCanada, Australia etc.

Hops

Hops is a main raw materials in beer.
It provides aroma, bitterness and foaminess. It can be aromatic, bitter or other types, but recently some varieties have been classified as flavour types, and hops with a wide variety of aromas are being developed one after another.
It is available in pellet, leaf and extract forms.

Country of originGermany, U.S.A., UK, Czech, Slovenia, Australia, New Zealand, etc.

Hop extract

Hop extract is in demand in foods, sugar production, ethanol and yeast industries as a natural antibacterial material, as well as for beer applications.

We stock different types of malt and hops. We can supply quantities based on customer requirements. We also provide our customers with a monthly "European Beer Report" from our Europe office. We deliver a wealth of local information and cutting-edge trends in a timely manner.

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Whisky materials

We actively select and propose the most suitable suppliers from around the world in line with our customers' requirements, by using the know-how we have accumulated through our long experience and track record in import and sale of whisky ingredients, etc.

Hard liquor materials

We supply a variety of hard liquor materials, including aged whiskies, new fillings, brandies and liqueurs.

Country of originScotland, U.S.A etc.

Maturing casks

We import wooden casks used for ageing which add value to various alcoholic beverages. You can freely choose char levels and grains of the wood. We offer a wide range of sherry casks and mizunara casks.

Malt

Please see MALT of Brewing materials for details.

For inquiries about Whisky materials

Wine materials

We supply many Japanese wineries with high-quality wine (bulk wine and bottled wine) and juice for wine (grape must and grape juice concentrates) from quality suppliers around the world.
Timely local information from Argentina and Chile, where we have offices, has been well received.

Bulk wine

We supply quality bulk wines from all over the world, including New World countries such as Chile, Australia, South Africa and Argentina, traditional countries of France, Spain and Italy, and other Eastern European countries.

Juice for Wine (Grape Must, Grape Juice Concentrates)

We supply Japan with quality raw materials from Argentina, Chile, Spain and Italy, which are the largest suppliers of juice for wine.
We can offer a wide range of products, from general to custom-made products (varietal, JAS organic, high-polyphenol, intense-aroma, cloudy juices, etc.).

Grapes from Chile(Fresh, Crushed)

We supply refrigerated fresh grapes and quick-frozen crushed grapes. They have various uses in Japan, including actual wine-making and hands-on wine-making lessons for Japanese users.

Imported bottled wine

We can offer a wide range of proposals according to country of origin, price and minimum purchase quantities.

Concentrated wine extract, flavored wine, casks, etc.

We can also develop functional raw materials tailored to customer requirements. Wine extracts, for example, can be used as a secret ingredient in yakiniku sauce.
Our French maturing casks have been well received by many well-known wineries in Japan.

We publish the monthly "Local Wine Report" from our overseas offices to deliver information on domestic and international wine trends.

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Fruit juice concentrates

We import and supply a wide range of carefully selected fruit juice raw materials from all over the world.

Grapes(Red Grapes, White Grapes, Concord, Muscat, etc.)

We offer high-quality grape juice at a competitive price mainly from Argentina and Chile. We also supply concentrated fruit juices from USA, Europe and Australia, with the characteristics of each variety.

Citrus fruits(Satsuma Mandarin, Lemon, Orange, Grapefruit)

We import mandarin orange juice concentrates made from the Japanese variety, satsuma mandarin, from Argentina. We also supply lemon juice concentrates from Argentina, orange juice concentrates and grapefruit juice concentrates that are highly competitive in terms of quality and price.

Apples

We supply apple juice concentrates from China and Chile, the market leaders in apple juice, as well as apple paste from Chile.

Others

We also supply functionally rich cranberry juice concentrates produced in Chile, a fruit treasure trove.

For inquiries about Fruit juice concentrates

Processed fruits,
Processed vegetables

We import and supply quality processed fruit products and processed vegetable products that are safe and reliable for our customers, by using our network of excellent origins and suppliers around the world. We deliver a range of processed seasonal fruit and vegetable products harvested at the optimum time of year.

Processed fruits

We offer a wide variety of frozen fruits, including berries and tropical fruits, as well as a range of processed products such as pastes, purees and peels. Fruit preparations, jams, ice creams and many other applications are available to our customers. We are able to offer our customers a wide range of origins and varieties, as well as products development according to customers' specifications by using our worldwide network.

ItemsStrawberry, Blueberry, Raspberry, Mango, Pineapple, Kiwi fruit, Peach, Pear, Banana, Dates, Nata de coco, Orange peel, Lemon peel, etc.

Country of originChina, Vietnam, Serbia, Italy, Spain, South Africa, Mexico, Peru, Chile, New Zealand, Morocco, UAE, etc.

Processed vegetables

We offer a range of products from a variety of commodities and origins. Our products are used in a variety of processed foods.

ItemsOnion, Pumpkin, Corn, Broccoli, Paprika, etc.

Country of originChina, Vietnam, Chile, etc.

For inquiries about Processed fruits, Processed vegetables

Herbs and
Spices etc.

We work with suppliers from all over the world to offer a wide range of fragrant and characteristic herbs and spices.

Herbs and Spices

We deliver products in a variety of specifications to suit our customers' applications. We also propose various processed products such as frozen, dehydrated and pickles, which are widely used for a variety of processed foods.

ItemsHerbs(Basil, Parsley, Coriander, Tarragon, Marjoram, Saffron, etc.), Spices(Chilli peper, Habanero, Jalapeno, etc.)

Country of originFrance, Spain, Italy, India, China, Mexico, etc.

For inquiries about Herbs and Spices etc.

Cocoa, Matcha,
Confectionery
Materials

As the exclusive distributor of "VAN HOUTEN" in Japan, we handle various kinds of cocoa powder and couverture chocolate as raw materials, offering them to confectionary, bakery and beverage industries in Japan. We also supply high-value-added powdered ingredients, including matcha produced by "Tsujiri" and creaming powder for processing.

VAN HOUTEN cocoa powder

"VAN HOUTEN" cocoa powder is praised as a velvet feeling worldwide, with excellent taste, aroma and quality.
We propose products for confectionery, bakery, beverages and other applications.

Product list

Article number 4107.4 4007.9 4447.1 4447.3 4367.9 4001.9
Name of product MAVIS RED Low Fat
High Fat High Fat Low Fat
Fat content 22-24% 22-24% 10-12% 10-12%
pH 6.8±0.2 7.5±0.2 6.8±0.2
Characteristics Standard type suitable for various application such as beverage, ice cream, and confectionery. Red type suitable for baking application. Good balance of distinct flavor & dark vibrant reddish brown color. Best product for beverage with low fat content and excellent dispersibility, solubility.
Package 5kg×4 25kg 1kg×18 5kg×4 25kg 25kg

VAN HOUTEN professional couverture chocolate

Barry Callebaut, the world's largest B2B manufacturer of chocolate materials, with integrated production from procuring raw materials to processing, produces and offers couverture chocolate for professionals.
You will enjoy the straightforward flavour of cocoa.

Product list

Name of product Extra dark chocolate Dark chocolate Dark chocolate Milk chocolate White chocolate
Cacao content 70% 60% 54% 39% 28%
Package 1kg×10 1kg×10 1kg×10 1kg×10 1.5kg×10
10kg×1 10kg×1 10kg×1 10kg×1 12.5kg×1

"Tsujiri" domestic tea products for manufacturers

Tsujiri, which was founded in 1860 and continues to produce the finest quality tea in Uji, Kyoto, is pioneering new possibilities for tea while preserving traditional cultivation and processing techniques.
We actively support our customers who are planning and developing tea-based products and creating new topics of conversation through tea, and propose from a wide range of products.

Creaming powder

We import vegetable fat-based creaming powders from Europe and Asia. We propose a wide range of applications such as powdered soft drinks, powdered soups and flour mixes.

Caramelized powder

Caramelised powder is a natural food materials made from roasted and finely ground sugar.
Small amounts can be added to beverages such as coffee and cocoa, as well as confectionery, bread and other products to give a roasted aroma, bitterness and body.

For inquiries about Cocoa, Matcha, Other Powder Materials

Honey in bulk

We supply honey in bulk from all over the world.

Argentina

The main source of nectar is alfalfa flower, which grows in a vast pasture called La Pampa.
The flowers are cute and small, about the size of a knee, and have a faint cinnamon-like aroma, similar to clover.
Argentine honey is characterised by a slight orangey acidity, which the Japanese like.

Canada

Honey harvested from vast rape fields is the mainstay of Canadian honey.
It has a creamy, full-bodied flavour and is suitable for confectionery use.

Romania

The mainstay of Romanian honey is a mellow honey harvested from acacia and linden flowers in Transylvania.
It is characterised by a mild taste compared to other countries' honeys and is close to the taste of Japanese honey, which gives a nostalgic feeling.

Ukraine

Ukraine is the second largest honey producer in the world, producing 85,000 tonnes of honey annually. Honey is harvested from acacia, linden and sunflower in early spring and early summer.
Some believe that the yellow part at the bottom of the Ukrainian flag is inspired by sunflowers, and sunflower honey, the country's most popular flower, is bright yellow in appearance and has a rich flavour.

For inquiries about Honey