TableMark

What TableMark does

TableMark Co., Ltd. is a Japanese frozen food manufacturer founded in 1956 (originally as Katokichi Fisheries Co., Ltd. in Kagawa Prefecture) and headquartered in Chuo-ku, Tokyo. The company operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Japan Tobacco (JT), which acquired it via a 2008 tender offer and rebranded it TableMark in 2010. TableMark's product portfolio centers on flash-frozen Sanuki-style udon noodles, microwave-ready packed cooked rice, frozen okonomiyaki and takoyaki, frozen baked bread, frozen prepared side dishes, frozen desserts, and the BEYOND FREE plant-based line. Core production technology includes proprietary flash-freezing applied immediately after boiling to preserve moisture differentials and chewy texture, a two-stage pressure-then-steam heating process for packed rice, and tray-based cooking (rather than bulk-then-transfer) to deliver uniform grain quality.

The company generates revenue through one-time sales of consumer packaged frozen foods via retail channels (supermarkets, convenience stores), its own online store (online-tablemark.jp), and B2B foodservice distribution (restaurants, hotels, school cafeterias, corporate lunch services, deli counters) served by regional branch and sales offices across Japan. Consolidated revenue reached ¥132.7 billion in FY2025 (IFRS, December 2025), up modestly from ¥130.3 billion in FY2024, with the group employing 3,420 people across 10 consolidated entities (9 Japan, 1 overseas). Production is anchored by five manufacturing sites, with the twin Uonuma Mizunosato factories in Niigata supplying approximately 57,000 frozen udon packs per hour. Customer segments are predominantly horizontal (mass-market household consumers and institutional food service), with segment-specific sub-brands (Katokichi, Gottsu-Umai, Menbou Ichiban, Sanuki Men Ichiban, Rice Talk, UDON LOVE, BEYOND FREE) addressing different use cases. International expansion is anchored by a July 2026 U.S. launch of three frozen udon-with-toppings SKUs, the first material export initiative, with CoCo Ichibanya as a co-development partner.

Name

TableMark

Legal name

TableMark Co., Ltd.

Website

https://tablemark.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

TableMark Co., Ltd. is a Japanese frozen food manufacturer and wholly-owned JT subsidiary, producing flash-frozen Sanuki udon, packed cooked rice, okonomiyaki, takoyaki, and baked goods for retail, B2B foodservice, and emerging U.S. export markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Frozen packaged foods

NAICS

Frozen Specialty Food Manufacturing (311412), Frozen Food Manufacturing (31141), Frozen Cakes, Pies, and Other Pastries Manufacturing (311813), Cookie and Cracker Manufacturing (311821), Food Manufacturing (311)

SIC

Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties (2030), Bakery Products (2050), Sausages & Other Prepared Meat Products (2013), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Frozen Prepared Foods & Meals Manufacturing (AFAKACAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Frozen prepared meals & entrées manufacturing (AFAKAHAA), Frozen Bakery Products Manufacturing (AFAKAAAF), Frozen Breakfast Foods (CRADADAC), Frozen Prepared Meals & Entrées Wholesale (AFAIAHAG), Frozen Meat, Poultry & Seafood Manufacturing (AFAKACAG)

Keywords

• Frozen udon noodles
• Packed cooked rice
• Frozen okonomiyaki
• Japanese frozen foods
• Flash-frozen noodles

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices16 records

Markets served

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Frozen food products sales: TableMark generates revenue primarily through the manufacture and sale of frozen foods, including frozen udon noodles, frozen noodles with toppings, okonomiyaki, takoyaki, frozen rice, frozen baked bread, and frozen desserts. Products are sold through retail channels (supermarkets, convenience stores), online store, and to business customers (restaurants, cafeterias, school lunch providers).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

TableMark manufactures and sells Japanese frozen foods, primarily flash-frozen Sanuki udon noodles, microwavable packed cooked rice, frozen okonomiyaki and takoyaki, frozen baked bread, and related prepared foods. The company operates five production factories in Japan and sells its products through supermarkets, convenience stores, its own online store (online-tablemark.jp), and B2B food service channels serving restaurants, school cafeterias, company cafeterias, and deli counters.

Product overview

TableMark is a Japanese frozen food company offering a diversified portfolio centered on frozen noodles (particularly Sanuki udon), packed cooked rice, frozen okonomiyaki/takoyaki, frozen baked bread, and frozen prepared foods. The company operates under the Japan Tobacco (JT) Group and maintains multiple product lines including the core 'カトキチ' (Katokichi) udon brand, premium '丹念仕込み' line, '讃岐麺一番' ready-to-heat udon series, 'うど 和膳' udon meal sets, 'パックごはん' ambient packed rice, 'BEYOND FREE' plant-based brand, and 'ごっつ旨い' okonomiyaki series. Products span household frozen foods, institutional foodservice items, and ambient-temperature foods. The company achieved Guinness World Records recognition as the world's top-selling frozen udon brand in 2024.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BEYOND FREE: Plant-based food brand launched by TableMark.
• カトキチ (Katokichi)
• ごっつ旨い (Gottsu-Umai)
• 麺棒一番 (Menbou Ichiban)
• 讃岐麺一番 (Sanuki Men Ichiban)
• Rice Talk

Products and services

• Frozen Udon Noodles (冷凍うどん / Katokichi Sanuki Udon Series) Flash-frozen Japanese udon noodles (Sanuki, Inaniwa-style, ultra-thin, and reduced-salt varieties) quick-frozen at peak freshness to preserve the taste and chewy texture of freshly boiled noodles. Sold in microwavable multi-serving packs for household and commercial use. Includes the premium Dannen-shikomi (meticulous preparation) line.
• Udon Wasyoku Series (うどん 和膳シリーズ / Udon with toppings) Frozen udon meal sets with prepared toppings (pork shabu, vegetable kakiage, chikuwa ten, shrimp tempura, beef, mentaiko cream) and ready-made broths, designed for microwave preparation and intended for retail consumers.
• Packed Cooked Rice (パックごはん) Microwavable ambient-temperature packed cooked rice that tastes like freshly cooked rice and can be stored long-term at room temperature. Made with Uonuma natural water and TableMark's proprietary tray-cooking and two-stage heating process. Sold in multi-pack formats for households and emergency stockpiling.
• Gottsu-Umai Okonomiyaki (ごっつ旨い お好み焼) Microwavable frozen okonomiyaki with authentic hand-made taste, holding the top market share in Japan for over 20 years. Designed for quick microwave preparation.
• Gottsu-Umai Takoyaki (ごっつ旨い たこ焼) Microwavable frozen takoyaki with authentic round shape and traditional fillings, part of the Gottsu-Umai series. Holds the No. 1 market share for takoyaki in Japan.
• Frozen Cooked Rice (冷凍米飯) Frozen cooked rice products including yakimeshi (fried rice) and other rice dishes, sold for both retail household consumption and foodservice operations.
• Frozen Bakery / Frozen Baked Bread (冷凍ベーカリー / 焼成冷凍パン) Flash-frozen bread including Swiss rolls and other bakery items that preserve freshly baked taste even after room-temperature thawing, targeted at hotels, restaurants, buffets, and household consumers.
• BEYOND FREE Plant-Based Brand (ビヨンドフリー) Plant-based food brand launched by TableMark to address sustainability and diversification of consumer dietary needs, sold online through the beyond-free.jp dedicated site.
• Frozen Side Dishes and Bento Items (冷凍食卓・冷凍弁当) Various frozen side dishes and bento items including fried chicken, croquettes, and other prepared foods targeted at household consumers for convenient meal preparation.
• Instant Noodles (即席めん) Ambient-temperature instant noodles for household consumption, sold through retail channels as part of TableMark's broader noodle product portfolio.
• CoCo Ichibanya-Supervised Curry Udon (CoCo壱番屋監修カレーうどん) Curry udon supervised by CoCo Ichibanya, Japan's leading curry restaurant chain, featuring rich curry soup with chewy udon noodles, chicken, red kamaboko, and fried wieners. Developed to harmonize CoCo Ichibanya curry sauce flavors with TableMark's udon noodles.
• Frozen Udon with Toppings for U.S. Market Frozen udon with toppings (Shrimp Tempura Udon, Teriyaki Udon, and CoCo Ichibanya-supervised Curry Udon) targeted at the U.S. retail market as TableMark's primary international export line.

Quantifiable outcome

• 600 million units of udon sold annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CoCo Ichibanya (カレーハウスCoCo壱番屋)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026CoCo Ichibanya, Japan's leading curry restaurant chain, collaborated with TableMark to develop CoCo Ichibanya-supervised curry udon products. The curry udon products incorporate elements of Japan's beloved curry culture and were developed with supervision from CoCo Ichibanya to harmonize the curry sauce with udon noodles.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kibun Foods: Japanese frozen prepared foods manufacturer specializing in frozen noodles, udon, and Chinese-style prepared foods, directly competing with TableMark in Japanese retail and foodservice.
• Yamaki Co., Ltd. Specialized Japanese udon and noodle manufacturer with strong Kagawa/Sanuki udon heritage, directly competing with TableMark's flagship frozen Sanuki udon product line.
• Acecook Co., Ltd. Japanese instant noodle and frozen food manufacturer with strong presence in Japan and Asian markets, competing with TableMark in instant and frozen udon/ramen categories.
• Nichirei Corporation: Japan's largest frozen food manufacturer specializing in frozen prepared foods, vegetables, and proteins, competing with TableMark across B2B foodservice and retail frozen food channels.
• Nissin Foods Holdings: Global instant noodle pioneer and frozen food manufacturer with major Japanese market presence in Cup Noodles, frozen noodles, and prepared meals, directly overlapping with TableMark's product range.
• Toyo Suisan (Maruchan): Japan's leading instant and frozen noodle manufacturer behind the Maruchan brand, directly competing with TableMark in frozen udon, ramen, and prepared noodle categories in Japan and the U.S.

Broad incumbents

• Maruha Nichiro Corporation: Major Japanese seafood and frozen foods conglomerate, overlapping with TableMark's frozen seafood (shrimp) heritage products and broader frozen prepared foods portfolio.
• NH Foods (Nippon Ham): Large Japanese processed food and meat products conglomerate with a frozen prepared foods portfolio overlapping with TableMark's okonomiyaki, takoyaki, and frozen entrée categories.
• Ajinomoto Co., Inc. Global food and seasoning major with a significant Japanese frozen foods business (Gyoza, frozen Chinese dumplings) and overlapping B2B foodservice channels competing with TableMark.

Regional players

• San-J International: U.S.-based Japanese specialty food company (tamari soy sauce) preparing to distribute premium Japanese foods in the U.S. market, representing a comparable Japanese-to-U.S. expansion playbook.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/tablemark
• Facebookfacebook.com/TableMark
• Instagraminstagram.com/tablemark_jp

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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