Okinawa Oil Co., Ltd. – A leading company in high-quality commercial cooking oil
Okinawa Oil Co., Ltd. is a specialized manufacturer that provides high-quality commercial oil in the Japanese edible oil market. Utilizing our years of experience and technological innovation, we develop edible oil products including the "Hosaku" brand, contributing to the food industry both domestically and internationally. With our strengths in high quality control standards and sustainable production systems, our products are used in a wide range of fields, including the restaurant industry, food processing industry, and hotel/restaurant industry.
Business details and product lineup
Okinawa Oil Manufacturing produces a variety of edible oils for commercial use and provides products for a variety of uses.
Main product categories
- Commercial cooking oil
- Harvest white squeezed oil
- Harvest Delica Mixed Oil
- Harvest Tempura Oil
- Harvest Delica Canola Oil
- Rich harvest soybean oil
- Harvest Delica Soybean Oil
- Nikko salad oil
- Harvest pure rapeseed oil
- Nissin Delica Ace RO
- Nissin Delica Premier O
- Nissin Delica Premier L
- frying oil
Company strengths/unique value proposition (USP)
- Use of high quality raw materials - Uses carefully selected vegetable oil to provide stable quality.
- Compounding technology specialized for commercial use – We develop professional oil and fat products and provide products that are optimal for the restaurant and food industries.
- Environmentally friendly manufacturing process – Uses waste oil recycling and energy efficient manufacturing techniques.
- Wide range of uses – We offer versatile cooking oils for frying, cooking, and processing.
- Strong presence in domestic and overseas markets – We supply food service industries throughout Japan and are expanding into overseas markets.
Performance/Market Development
While Okinawa Oil Refining has established a firm position in Japan, it is also steadily expanding in overseas markets.
- Annual sales: Approximately 2.8 billion yen (approximately 20 million USD)
- Annual production: More than 15,000 tons of commercial cooking oil produced
- Main customers: Restaurant chains, food manufacturers, hotels and restaurants, food processing industries
- Exporting countries: America, China, South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Southeast Asian markets
- Overseas sales ratio: 20% (with future expansion plans)
Certification/Quality Assurance
Okinawa Oil Mills uses manufacturing processes that comply with international food safety standards to provide high-quality products.
- HACCP certified – Adopts a manufacturing process that meets international standards for food safety and hygiene management
- ISO 22000 Certification – International Food Safety Management System Certification Obtained
- JAS (Japanese Agricultural Standards) certification – Providing high quality vegetable oil products
- Halal certification – Product development for the Islamic market
- Eco-friendly manufacturing – Reduces environmental impact and promotes the use of recycled oils and fats
Trade performance/export data
Okinawa Oil Products are exported to countries around the world, mainly in Asia, and are used in food processing industries and restaurant chains.
- Annual export volume: More than 3,500 tons
- Major exporting countries:
- America (30%)
- China (25%)
- South Korea (15%)
- Taiwan (10%)
- Singapore (8%)
- Others (12%)
- Export growth rate: 14% increase from previous year
Customer Testimonials
"Okinawa Oil's cooking oil gives a crispy finish to fries and is attractive for its stable quality. It is very easy to use for commercial purposes."
— Major restaurant chain chef Shunsuke Nakamura
"Salad oil and canola oil are of very good quality and last a long time, so they are cost effective. They are ideal for our food production."
— Kim Jun-ho, CEO of a Korean food manufacturer
Awards and media coverage
- Won the "Japanese Food Industry Excellent Company Award" (2022)
- Won the "Environmental Load Reduction Technology Award" (2023)
- Exhibited at FOODEX JAPAN, SIAL China, Gulfood Dubai, etc.
- Published in ``FOOD SERVICE MAGAZINE'', a specialized magazine for the restaurant industry
Future development and growth strategy
Aiming for further growth, Okinawa Oil Refining is focusing on new market development and product development.
- New product development: Development of "premium oil", "organic edible oil" and "cold-pressed oil"
- Improve production capacity: Target to increase production by 25% by 2026
- Strengthening overseas expansion: Expanding sales channels in North America and Middle East markets
- Sustainable edible oil production: Use of renewable energy, introduction of environmentally friendly packaging
summary
Okinawa Oil Co., Ltd. leverages its many years of experience and innovative manufacturing technology to contribute to the food industry both domestically and internationally. We aim to continue to grow in the global market by establishing an environmentally friendly and sustainable production system while providing high-quality commercial edible oil.
