Exhibiting at Thaifex - Anuga Asia 2025

FIL Eastern Industry, operating under the brand FILGASHI, is an integrated food supply chain and international trade services provider with operational bases in Japan and business presence across China. With a core mission to streamline global food and beverage logistics, OEM/ODM manufacturing, and export-import services, the company bridges Asian manufacturing capabilities with international food markets through tailored, compliant, and efficient trade solutions.

Company Background

Founded with the vision of supporting high-growth food brands in accessing cross-border trade channels, FIL Eastern Industry is headquartered in Osaka, Japan, while actively facilitating operations with Chinese partners and manufacturers. The company acts as a strategic liaison between Asian food manufacturers and international distributors, importers, and retail brands.

FIL Eastern’s service model combines Japanese quality management standards with flexible Chinese supply capabilities, enabling the company to offer competitive services across the food production and logistics spectrum.

Core Business

FIL Eastern Industry provides a full-service food supply chain solution, including:

• Sourcing and procurement of food and beverage raw materials
• OEM and ODM manufacturing partnerships for brand owners
• Cross-border logistics coordination (Japan–China–Global)
• Import/export regulatory compliance management
• Private label support and documentation assistance

The company positions itself as a back-end operator for emerging food brands and global food distributors seeking efficient and reliable entry into Asian sourcing networks.

Product & Service Offerings

While not a manufacturer itself, FIL Eastern Industry specializes in:

Supply Chain Services

• Ingredient sourcing (including dried foods, specialty Japanese and Chinese items)
• Manufacturer vetting for food safety and production capability
• Third-party inspections and quality audits

OEM/ODM Services

• White-label food product development
• Regulatory labeling and multilingual packaging support
• Recipe-to-market advisory and production management

Logistics & Compliance

• Import/export documentation (in compliance with EU, U.S., ASEAN, and Japanese food laws)
• Cold chain and dry goods logistics coordination
• Freight forwarding partnerships in Japan, Hong Kong, and Shanghai

Specialization and USP

FIL Eastern’s strategic advantage lies in:

• Dual market fluency in Japanese and Chinese food production systems
• Comprehensive import/export documentation expertise, especially for niche products
• Access to a vetted supplier network of more than 80 food processors and packagers across China and Japan
• Lean operations with tailored support for SMEs, direct-to-consumer brands, and niche distributors

The company also focuses on helping clients reduce regulatory risks and delays by ensuring documentation compliance and third-party certifications for customs and food safety inspections.

Financial Overview

As a private logistics and service firm, specific revenue figures are not publicly disclosed. However:

• Estimated service volume handles over 120 product SKUs per quarter
• Supports food shipments valued over $10 million annually through direct and indirect contracts
• Maintains long-term OEM accounts in Singapore, Taiwan, and the Middle East

Revenue is generated via service fees, supply management, and OEM facilitation commissions.

Shipment and Export Records

According to export partners and trade listings:

• FIL Eastern facilitates shipments through Kobe Port (Japan), Shanghai, and Guangzhou
• Regular exports include tea, Japanese confectionery (wagashi), condiments, and health-oriented foods
• Partnered with freight carriers offering last-mile solutions across Southeast Asia, EU, and Australia

The company handles both containerized shipments and air freight for perishable goods and promotional launches.

Target Market

FIL Eastern Industry targets:

• Niche food brands looking to scale their manufacturing or launch in Asia
• Importers and wholesale distributors in health, specialty, and ethnic food categories
• Private label retailers seeking Japan- or China-manufactured products
• eCommerce and DTC food startups

They focus on firms requiring supply chain transparency, low MOQs, and agile production runs.

Capabilities

• Network of ISO22000/GMP certified factories in China and Japan
• Multilingual customer support (Japanese, Mandarin, English)
• Strategic partners in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Singapore
• Warehouse and packaging support in Osaka, enabling final-mile Japan delivery

Certifications and Compliance

FIL Eastern ensures:

• Products sourced and exported meet EU, FDA, and MHLW standards
• Allergens, nutrition, and traceability data are provided in compliant formats
• Collaboration with third-party labs for residue, contaminant, and microbiological testing
• Labelling follows GS1, FOP (Front-of-Pack) nutritional, and halal/kosher/organic certification pathways

Customer Testimonials

Feedback from regional buyers and private label customers suggests:

• “FIL’s understanding of Japanese documentation saved us weeks in port clearance.” – Taiwan importer
• “They helped us scale a product from local kitchen to 10,000 units/month export.” – Singapore-based DTC brand
• Maintains a 4.7+ satisfaction rating across B2B engagement platforms for responsiveness and problem-solving

Major Achievements

• Enabled launch of over 30 private-label SKUs for global clients between 2020–2023
• Facilitated food product exports across 13 international markets
• Selected as logistics support partner for Asia Food & Beverage Cross-Border Development Project 2022 (Osaka)

FIL Eastern Industry continues to be a preferred trade services partner for high-growth food businesses seeking structured, reliable, and scalable entry into the East Asian food supply ecosystem.