Blessed with fertile land, Kumamoto prefecture boasts Japan’s 5th largest agricultural output. Its rich natural environment has allowed agriculture to thrive, from Amakusa which produces a wide variety of seafood from the 3 oceans surrounding the island, Tamana Yatsushiro which produces an array of delicious vegetables, to Aso which is famed for producing high-quality livestock.
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Our prefecture offers many processed foods made from amazing ingredients produced on these natural lands. However, many of these producers are small and medium-sized companies that face difficulty venturing into overseas markets on their own. Therefore, we have established a consortium to convey Kumamoto’s charms to the world and aim to promote Kumamoto’s attractive food products to overseas markets and develop new sales channels. Please join us as we take this step towards bringing the taste and splendor of Kumamoto to the world.
KUMAMOTO Export Consortium
President
Osamu Yamamura
KUMAMOTO Export Consortium
President Osamu Yamamura
Our prefecture offers many processed foods made from amazing ingredients produced on these natural lands. However, many of these producers are small and medium-sized companies that face difficulty venturing into overseas markets on their own. Therefore, we have established a consortium to convey Kumamoto’s charms to the world and aim to promote Kumamoto’s attractive food products to overseas markets and develop new sales channels. Please join us as we take this step towards bringing the taste and splendor of Kumamoto to the world.
Member Companies
JA ASHIKITA (ASHIKITA AGRICULTURAL COOPERATIVE)
As an agricultural cooperative for 1 city and 2 towns located at the southern tip of Kumamoto Prefecture, JA ASHIKITA supports regional agricultural development. Characterized by mild climate and hilly ria coastline, this area’s topography has allowed fruit cultivation to flourish. In particular, the region produces much of Japan’s “Amanatsu” and “Dekopon”. It also focuses on developing processed foods using these fruits, focusing on jellies, and established a jelly processing plant in 2013.
Flagship product
Nakamura flour & Co., Ltd.
Located in Otsu-cho, Kumamoto Prefecture, Nakamura Flour & Co., Ltd. is a flour mill with over 100 years of history. It first began as a flour and rice mill using water wheels, and gradually evolved over time with technological advances to automate manufacturing processes. The company offers a wide array of products with a focus on producing Rakugango rice flour, which is an ingredient for Otsu-cho’s famous traditional dessert Dousentou. With the introduction of the latest high-speed milling machines, it now specializes in producing fine powders and is able to do small-lot production. The company is now expanding overseas to create a new food culture.
Flagship product
HIGO OIL Co.,Ltd.
Higo Oil is a traditional company which has been earnestly producing oil for over 100 years
since its establishment in 1909. It runs the only JAS-certified factory in Kumamoto and this strict certification is proof of its high quality standards. Higo Oil is currently helmed by the fourth generation who constantly strive to develop new products whilst preserving old traditions. By paying close attention to the manufacturing process and introducing modern controls, it is able to constantly offer high-quality products. The company aims to continue bringing customers joy with consistently high-quality products.
Flagship product
Fukuda Farm Inc.
Fukuda Farm was founded in 1960 in the Yunoko district of Minamata City, as the first farm in Kumamoto prefecture catering to tourists with fruit trees such as mandarin oranges and Amanatsu. Later, the farm began producing Amanatsu juice, sangria, local beer and even developed Yunoko Spanish Village which now attracts more than 100,000 visitors annually. With the vision of “continuing to create a happy food landscape in Shiranui, Kyushu”, the company aims to spread smiles through local food and deliver its products throughout the country and the world by using its network in Kyushu and its experience in processing agricultural products.
Flagship product
Ethical Products Inc.
We are a startup company that originated from an organic farm in Kumamoto Prefecture. Building upon the granular composition manufacturing technology developed by our founder during his farming days and further refined after becoming independent, we now provide granular ingredients for creative cuisine and plant-based salmon roe. In addition, we are working on developing new products that make use of underutilized local resources. By continuing to create products and services that are kind to people, society, and the environment, we aim to help realize a world where everyone can live better lives.
Flagship product
Fundodai, Inc.
Growing with the history of Kumamoto, Fundodai was first established as a money changer and sake brewery in the early 17th century. In 1869, it shifted from brewing sake to soy sauce, spreading its taste beyond Kumamoto to Kansai area and even overseas. Overcoming postwar challenges, the company was able to develop a variety of condiments with a focus on soy sauce and miso and has continued to offer products that have benefited from Kumamoto’s climate for 150 years. Amidst changing times, it has been able to preserve more than 400 years of tradition while constantly pursuing new values and has recently gained attention for its clear soy sauce.
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Consortium Overview
| Consortium Name | KUMAMOTO Export Consortium |
| Office | 972 Kusunomachi, Kita-ku, Kumamoto-shi, Kumamoto |
| President | Osamu Yamamura |
| Contact | +81-96-245-5222 *Inside Fundodai, Inc. info@kumamotoexport.org |